Coprophagia and Pica in Cats
 
Pica is a medical issue referring to a craving for non-food items and the subsequent eating of them. Coprophagia is the eating and ingesting of feces. Generally, neither of these conditions are the result of an underlying disease, but may be the result of a mineral or vitamin deficiency. Fortunately, there are treatment options in these types of cases, or behavior modification practices that can be implemented if it is a non-threatening issue.
 
Symptoms and Types
 
You may observe your cat eating dirt, clay, rocks, soap, or other items that ...read more