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Keep your cats litter box as clean as possible. Intestinal parasites common to both cats and dogs can be spread by your dog eating cat feces and litter.
One of my Boxers within the last hour ate the cleanings from the kitty litter.
Why is my dog eating kitty litter. This time on the Acoma Animal Clinic blog why dogs eat kitty litter. Theres Some Science Behind It. As with just about everything your pet does surprisingly there is science behind their behavior.
While eating poop of all kinds is disgusting to us the behavior is shockingly normal. Pet grass is an all natural plant that your dog or cat can eat as a digestive aid. This is perfect for cat litter and for hairball control.
The plant contains high concentrations of Folic Acid and Fiber which moves oxygen into the blood stream and produces hemoglobin. This helps remove blockages caused by cat litter and hairballs. Additionally cat litter can be problematic for dogs if they eat it in large quantities.
The good news is that most dogs would have to eat a lot of litter before it could cause a blockage. If your dog is raiding the litter box you should speak with your vet to make sure it isnt an indication of boredom or poor nutrition. But most likely it just means your pup enjoys protein-packed snacks and has never heard of personal boundaries.
The reason most dogs eat kitty litter usually the clumping kind is that the feline feces in the litter tastes good to them. This may sound disgusting but it is what many dogs like. Cats are carnivores and require a higher protein diet than dogs.
The poop may contain harmful bacteria that can cause a number of illnesses including diarrhea and cramp. More importantly the dog will probably end up eating some of the cat litter as he searches for the cat poop. The litter can also cause serious medical issues like intestinal blockage.
If your dog eats a significant quantity of clumping cat litter he is at risk for dangerous intestinal blockage. Clumping litter swells up to 15 times its original volume when it comes into contact with liquids – this is how it clumps together cat poop and urine in the litter tray. Another reason dogs raid the litter box is because theyre bored.
Getting into the litter box adds a little excitement to their day. If you feel this is the issue burning off your dogs extra energy can help. Taking one or two walks a day is always recommended.
Some crystal cat litter contains a mixture of silica crystals with a clumping substancesodium bentonite. This type of litter swells when its wet and forms a solid lump. Even inside your pup when he eats it.
A few odd bits may not cause your pup too much trouble other than a slight gastrointestinal upset or constipation. Cat litter is not so great for your dogs teeth it turns out. It can cause mechanical damage and bacteria present in cat urine and feces contribute to infections in the mouth.
Intestinal parasites common to both cats and dogs can be spread by your dog eating cat feces and litter. The reason most dogs eat kitty litter usually The clumping kind is that The feline feces in the litter tastes good to them. This may sound disgusting but it is what many dogs like.
Coprophagia The practice of eating poop is common in dogs and a normal behavior in certain situations. If a dog eats enough it is possible for the litter to cause constipation or a gastrointestinal obstruction. If your dog is vomiting reluctant to eat or has a loss of appetite acting lethargic or straining to defecate please see your veterinarian to determine if the ingestion of clumping cat litter is causing a problem in your dog.
Cat litter can cause problems for your dog when eaten in large quantities. Luckily eating cat litter can only cause blockage when a dog eats too much of it. Your dog is probably fine if they still have regular bowel movements.
However if your pooch appears to have difficulty with his bowel movements or doesnt poop you should call your vet. How to Stop Your Dog From Eating Poop. Keep your cats litter box as clean as possible.
Scoop daily change litter regularly and clean the cat box often. Leaving the waste for any length of time makes the scent even more tempting to dogs. Crystal litter is a great way to reduce litter box odors its five times more effective than clay or.
Why Does My Dog Eat Cat Litter. Cat poop is just another thing to scavenge and eat. While you might think cat poop smells gross it probably smells like cat food to your dog.
Since normal cat food appeals to a dogs sense of smell and many dogs love to eat it this is one of the reasons why theyre often ready to snack out of the litter box. One of my Boxers within the last hour ate the cleanings from the kitty litter. She ingested about 112 cups of clumping bentonite kitty litter.
I have been able to get her to drink some water by pl. Another possible reason why your cat is snacking on litter is that hes not getting enough nutrition from its daily food. He may be lacking in vitamin A thiamine vitamin B1 taurine pyruvate kinase magnesium sodium or a combination of these vitamins and minerals.
Some litters especially clay-based ones contain minerals.