How to stop a cat from licking plastic bags: this habit is unsafe for your pet
The bags, made from rustling cellophane, are attractive to cats for a variety of reasons.
So, your purring cat may be interested in the bag because it contains the smell of food, the cat is attracted by the rustling sound, the animal is stressed or bored, the material from which the biodegradable bags are made contains starch and fat, etc.
Despite this, licking bags can hardly be considered a safe activity.
During this process, the cat can easily bite off a piece of cellophane with its sharp teeth and swallow it - and hello, intestinal obstruction.
To prevent this from happening, try to wean your pet off this bad habit. The following tips will help you with this.
1. Prevent your cat from having open access to bags – store them in inaccessible places, do not leave them on the floor or on the table. You also need to keep an eye on the trash can – the cabinet in which it is kept should be closed.
2. Visit your veterinarian regularly to check the condition of your pet's teeth and oral cavity.
3. Get some toys for your cat to keep her entertained and occupied.
4. Eliminate factors that cause stress to your cat.
5. Provide your pet with a balanced diet that includes all the necessary vitamins and microelements.
6. Give your pet special chew sticks with mint or matatabi to satisfy his chewing needs.
Earlier we told you what kind of entertainment for dogs was recommended by American scientists.
