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What to do if your pet eats houseplants: reasons for the behavior
29.02.2024 06:50
Houseplants are not only an interior decoration, but also a part of home comfort. However, if there is a pet at home, it may start to "eat" the plants. This can be dangerous for both the animal and the plant itself. Therefore, it is worth figuring out how to act in such a situation.
Reasons for behavior
First of all, you need to determine the reasons; there may be several.
1. The animal lacks nutrients, so it tries to get them from plants.
2. Simple interest. Many people forget that animals can also just be interested in trying plants.
3. An attempt to attract the attention of its owner.
4. The animal likes the texture or smell of the plant.
It is difficult to determine the real reason, because talking to your pet is definitely not possible.
How to protect yourself
The situation with protection is more complicated. Here are some tips:
• restricting access to plants;
• installation in an inaccessible place;
• use of special products (they can be found in a pet store);
• install protective nets for plants.
It is also worth simply training your pet. It must clearly understand that gnawing plants in the house is unacceptable. The method of education should be selected individually.
Alternatives are needed
You can also offer your pet an alternative. These could be special toys or chewing bones. And if it simply lacks nutrients, you should contact a veterinarian who will suggest the best solution.
Earlier we talked about how to understand that a dog loves its owner .
