does anyone elses cats lick plastic bags?

Question

or throw themselfs to the ground in front of your feet while your walking up the steps?just aksing?lol

Answer 1

Hi there...Cats who chew, lick, suck non-edibles such as with plastic bags are known to have a condition called PICA. Here's an article about PICA and how it's treated: http://www.vmth.ucdavis.edu/home/beh/feline_behavior/pica.html

What is Pica?
Pica is the act of eating non-food items. In less serious cases, cats may chew or suck on objects, but not actually swallow them. Common targets include yarn or string, fabric, wool, phone or electric cords, and plants. Any object may be a potential target, however.

Why is Pica Dangerous?
Other than its destructive potential, pica can be extremely hazardous to your cat's health if non-food items are consumed. Ingested fabric, string, or other materials can lodge in your cat's stomach or intestine. The blockage prevents the passage of food and may cut off the blood supply to these organs. Both are life-threatening conditions. Cat's that chew on power cords may be electrocuted. Additionally, many common houseplants are toxic to cats; chewing or eating these plants can cause a wide range of symptoms from drooling to death. If your cat has a history of ingesting non-food items and becomes lethargic, vomits, or displays other concerning behavior, take them to your veterinarian immediately.

Why Does My Cat Eat/Chew on Non-food Items?
No one knows exactly why some cats exhibit pica behavior. Because pica has been associated with a variety of diseases including feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus, a veterinarian should examine any cat with pica. A genetic component is also suspected since wool or fabric sucking/chewing is more commonly found in Oriental breeds such as Siamese cats. Although it is normal for cats to eat small amounts of grass, consumption of large amounts of plant material may be an indication of a dietary deficiency or illness. Once medical causes are ruled out, behavioral reasons for pica can include boredom, attention-seeking, attractive odors, hunger, and learned behavior.

...please consider visiting the website to learn more about PICA and how it's treated.

Answer 2

Yes! My cat Lily has an obsession with plastic bags! I can't believe someone else's cat does it.. She is sooo cute when she stands over the bag and just licks it intently... My other cat loves to unravel the paper towel roll, and my third cat likes to lick the sticky paper from the lint rollers! But I don't let him do that.. it might be bad for him.

Aww, kitties. So cute!

Answer 3

Yes my cat did that once in a while. Most cats have their own unique quirks. Some advice: Please do not leave any plastic bags for them to lick around. Try to hide the bags in the cabinet or in a up on a shelf where kitty cannot reach.The cats can accidentaly go in the bag and suffocate themselves. Get your cat some catnip and other toys to entertain him.

Answer 4

All seven of my cats love playing in, attacking, licking, eating, and chewing plastic bags. :) All cats do. Just be sure they dont swallow any plastic.

Answer 5

Yes! Yes! And some even have a foot fetish! My friends' cats luv my shoes and rub themselves in them...sometimes with my feet still in them :).

Answer 6

One of my kitties EATS plastic bags if you leave them around. I have to be really careful to always put them away here as they are not very nutritious snacks...lol.
When I was at the vet recently, another cat owner told me how her cat had needed surgery to remove plastic bags from his tummy!

Answer 7

all cats are weird,cause my cat licks my arms and she eats onions,and pees outside and or the pad.

Answer 8

Mine does too, but all my animals are a little weird. Must be the water.

Answer 9

yes all the time

Answer 10

yup mine does and he runs into walls for no apparent reason.....