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It is much less common in cats, who tend to be much more fussy about what they consume. You can read more about \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fuk\u002Farticles\u002Feating-things-that-are-not-considered-edible-pica-in-cats\">pica in cats\u003C\u002Fa> here. Some of this behaviour can be considered normal. For example, puppies will often eat things they shouldn’t and often use chewing when they are young as a way of exploring the world they live in. Pica becomes a problem when it is repeated and compulsive. It can lead to obstructions in the gut. Read our article on gastrointestinal \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fuk\u002Farticles\u002Fhelp-my-dog-has-eaten-foreign-bodies-in-dogs-and-cats\">foreign bodies\u003C\u002Fa> for more information on this topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"causes-of-pica-in-dogs\">\u003Cstrong>Causes of pica in dogs\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Establishing the cause of pica in your individual dog can be difficult. The list below suggests some of the possible triggers:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Behavioural causes\u003C\u002Fstrong> - stress\u002Fanxiety, boredom, learned behaviour. For example if the owner laughs or fusses the dog for picking up certain items this may reinforce the behaviour\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Any condition or medication that increases hunger \u003C\u002Fstrong>- diabetes mellitus, treatment with steroids (particularly at high doses), appetite stimulants such as mirtazepine, malabsorption syndromes\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Diet related \u003C\u002Fstrong>- an unbalanced or low quality diet may cause your dog to crave things they are not receiving in their normal diet, so ensure you are using a high quality complete diet appropriate for your dog’s life stage\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Certain clinical diseases \u003C\u002Fstrong>- some conditions have been associated with pica, such as anaemia, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), liver disease and anaemia\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2 id=\"what-can-i-do-to-prevent-pica-in-dogs\">\u003Cstrong>What can I do to prevent pica in dogs?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Some dogs have very compulsive behaviour that is difficult to resolve. The following steps will help reduce the behaviour and prevent it occurring in the first place:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Ensure your dog is being fed a \u003Cstrong>high quality\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cstrong>diet\u003C\u002Fstrong> appropriate for their life stage and is a healthy weight\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Do not reinforce any behaviour which involves \u003Cstrong>picking up items\u003C\u002Fstrong>, try to exchange any item they have with something else like a toy or a treat. If the picking up of unwanted items is a learnt behaviour, it may be worth consulting with a dog coach or behaviourist to discuss techniques to reduce this\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">In extreme cases, using a \u003Cstrong>muzzle\u003C\u002Fstrong>, such as a basket muzzle might be useful in certain situations like on walks to prevent scavenging. 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For adult dogs, a minimum of a one hour walk or interaction a day is recommended. High energy breeds, such as collies, spaniels or huskies, may require more exercise. Mental stimulation could involve hiding treats or teaching them a new trick. Using interactive treats such as a KONG, filled with a little peanut butter and then frozen, will keep them occupied for a period of time\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Managing anxiety \u003C\u002Fstrong>- if your dog is anxious or has behavioural issues, such as separation anxiety, which drives their pica, it is important to address them. 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