My 1 year old cat has a fondness for eating things she shouldn't. I know all about the dangers of cats eating weird things and am so aware of keeping the place spotless from anything that might tempt her. But she keeps finding new things....
#1 being plastic bags. I know that's not uncommon with cats, but Maya is like an addict. I hide all the bags in the closet and the second I open the door, no matter where she is or what she is doing, (eating, sleeping, even using the litter box!) she comes running for her "fix" and goes right for the bag. She doesn't just lick though. She chews and will try to eat little pieces if they are on the floor. (I'm so crazy about trying to keep these things away from her but somehow she will find the tiniest piece!). My vet advised getting a toy with the same crinkly texture, which I did, in pretty, shiny colors no less, and Maya sniffed it and went right back to the Petco bag.
Thing is, while the plastic bag addiction is manageable, her preference for non edibles doesn't stop there. I noticed a long hair hanging out of her bum today. I gave a gentle tug but ended up just cutting the part with the feces on it and gave her Laxitone. Judging by the litter box and (forgive me) trail of poo I had to deal with this morning, she must have consumed a wad of my hair. She seems totally normal and fine though.
She also likes her own hair from the garbage after I brush her....paper....and tape..and random dust/dirt that gathers in the window cil (a new interest)...fake plants, real plants....you name it.
This is my first kitty and I just want to know: does it stop? Can I make it stop? Does anyone know why? thanks...
#1 being plastic bags. I know that's not uncommon with cats, but Maya is like an addict. I hide all the bags in the closet and the second I open the door, no matter where she is or what she is doing, (eating, sleeping, even using the litter box!) she comes running for her "fix" and goes right for the bag. She doesn't just lick though. She chews and will try to eat little pieces if they are on the floor. (I'm so crazy about trying to keep these things away from her but somehow she will find the tiniest piece!). My vet advised getting a toy with the same crinkly texture, which I did, in pretty, shiny colors no less, and Maya sniffed it and went right back to the Petco bag.
Thing is, while the plastic bag addiction is manageable, her preference for non edibles doesn't stop there. I noticed a long hair hanging out of her bum today. I gave a gentle tug but ended up just cutting the part with the feces on it and gave her Laxitone. Judging by the litter box and (forgive me) trail of poo I had to deal with this morning, she must have consumed a wad of my hair. She seems totally normal and fine though.
She also likes her own hair from the garbage after I brush her....paper....and tape..and random dust/dirt that gathers in the window cil (a new interest)...fake plants, real plants....you name it.
This is my first kitty and I just want to know: does it stop? Can I make it stop? Does anyone know why? thanks...
