pica and Cat-Diseases

pica has been researched along with Cat-Diseases* in 3 studies

Other Studies

3 other study(ies) available for pica and Cat-Diseases

ArticleYear
Characterization of pica and chewing behaviors in privately owned cats: a case-control study.
    Journal of feline medicine and surgery, 2016, Volume: 18, Issue:8

    The aim of this study was to characterize pica behavior in cats.. Cat owners were recruited to participate in a questionnaire survey on pica behavior exhibited by their cats. Emphasis was put on the type of item ingested. Questions on early history and environment, as well as general health and gastrointestinal signs, were asked. Owners of healthy cats not showing pica were also recruited into a control group. Associations between variables and groups were statistically tested.. Pica was directed most commonly at shoelaces or threads, followed by plastic, fabric, other items, rubber, paper or cardboard and wood. Some cats ingested specific items but only chewed others. A significant positive association was found between sucking and ingesting fabric (P = 0.002). Ad libitum feeding was significantly lower in the pica group than the control group (P = 0.01). Prevalence of self-sucking behavior was significantly higher in the pica group than the control group (P = 0.001). Cats with pica vomited significantly more often than control cats (P = 0.01).. Pica, the ingestion of inedible items, does not seem to be the consequence of a suboptimal environment or early weaning. Cats with pica were less commonly fed ad libitum than healthy cats. As frequently reported, pica and vomiting were related, but the causative association is not well established and thus warrants further investigation.

    Topics: Animals; Behavior, Animal; Cat Diseases; Cats; Female; Male; Mastication; Pets; Pica; Surveys and Questionnaires; Vomiting

2016
Ingestive behavior problems of dogs and cats.
    The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, 1982, Volume: 12, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Animals, Domestic; Anorexia; Cat Diseases; Cats; Coprophagia; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Drinking; Feeding and Eating Disorders; Feeding Behavior; Garbage; Humans; Obesity; Pica; Plants; Predatory Behavior; Sucking Behavior; Wool

1982
Toxocariasis in man and animals.
    The Veterinary record, 1969, Mar-01, Volume: 84, Issue:9

    Topics: Animals; Ascariasis; Cat Diseases; Cats; Child; Child, Preschool; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Humans; Infant; Pica; Skin Tests; Toxocara; Zoonoses

1969