Cat-raising families should often see their cats sometimes even though they are full, they love to bite plastic bags. Why is this? There are 5 reasons, which are related to the health of the cat and need to be taken seriously!
01 "Driven by Curiosity"
Cats are like they come from outer space, and their behavior is very strange and interesting. This is all driven by cats' curiosity, especially things that can float. Cats are very interested.
Plastic bags are very light. When people pass by, the small wind will make it move, and the cat will keep chasing it and hugging it and chewing it. This is purely because it is fun and likes to move.
02 "Relieve stress"
The behavior of biting can make the cat relax. If the cat reaches a strange environment or has a new member joining the family, etc., this will make the cat feel uneasy and nervous.
The cat's inner pressure is huge. That feeling will make the cat very awkward. The cat will try to relieve and calm down. Bite is one of them. If there is a plastic bag next to it, it will become a tool to release the cat's emotions.
03 "Attracted by the smell"
Cats have a very sensitive sense of smell and can smell very small and delicate smells, which is something that humans cannot smell. The smell of plastic bags is very strong, and there is a very chemical substance inside, that is, anti-slip agent .
This smell is very attractive to cats, which also makes cats have a strong desire for plastic bags, which is also one of the reasons why cats love to chew on plastic bags.
04" Food temptation"
Plastic bags at home are generally used to hold food. The smell emitted by these foods will attach to the bag. The cat is a little greedy cat, which is also very delicious for the cat.
Since you can’t eat food, the cat will satisfy its greed by eating this plastic bag. This is also a transfer of consciousness, which is very strange.
05" Obsessive-compulsive behavior"
Some cats have an obsessive-compulsive disorder due to the influence of 's genetic gene or living habits, and long-term living in a strong and stressful environment, cats will form an obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is considered a mental disorder.
needs to be relieved through certain behaviors, such as meowing or gnawing on something of a specific texture. Some cats will be mentally relieved by gnawing on garbage bags.
This will have a serious impact on the cat's psychology and body, and it needs to be treated through training or medication.
06" Tooth itchy grinding and grinding"
Teen change or cats with teething period will be extremely itchy. They need to chew and grind their teeth to relieve this discomfort. Plastic bags at home will be placed anywhere and will become cats' exclusive teeth grinding tools.
However, plastic particles in plastic bags are difficult to decompose. If cats do this for a long time, it will be seriously harmful to the body. It is recommended that pet owners buy teeth grinding sticks or cat teeth grinding snacks to relieve cats itchy teeth.
07" Missing of trace elements "
If the cat's body lacks a certain trace element, the cat will instinctively supplement it by eating various things, which is what we often call " pica ", and you will chew whatever you catch.
But this thing is difficult to decompose by the cat's stomach acid. Continuous accumulation in the body can easily cause intestinal obstruction, and it can also lead to cats' poor appetite, poor digestion or constipation. In order to prevent cats from developing "pica", the owner should timely supplement nutritional elements for the cat.
Conclusion: Do your cat also like to chew on plastic bags?
