Dog Pica and Eating Behaviors

Pica refers to a condition that describes dogs that crave and eat non-food items. Some dogs may only eat one type of non-food item while others may eat a variety. Pica can endanger a dog’s health because what the dog consumes might be toxic. The item the dog consumes might also not be digestible.

Dog ate a bar of soap

Did your dog accidentally eat a bar of soap? Is soap dangerous for dogs? Learn more about what you should do in this situation.

Dog ate kinetic sand

Did your dog accidentally ingest some kinetic sand? Here are some immediate steps you should be taking to protect your dog’s health.

Dog swallowed a sock

Your dog could still be sick even if they act normal after swallowing a sock.

When dogs chew and eat grass

Eating and grazing grass isn’t necessarily a harmful behavior unless the dog does it excessively.

Stop dogs from eating their own poop

Try these four simple tricks to stop your dog from eating his own poop (or the poop of other dogs). This condition is known as coprophagia.

Home remedies for dogs that ate chocolate

Has your dog eaten chocolate? Here are some home remedies you can try in the event you aren’t able to visit a vet immediately.

Dog ate plastic bag

Did your dog accidentally eat a plastic bag thinking it’s food? Here are the immediate steps required to keep your dog safe.