Why Does My Cat Chew On Cardboard

Why do cats eat paper and cardboard? Take a close look at this painting by S’mores. No, closer. What do you see? Read: why does my cat chew on cardboard Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&A will tell you what you see: tooth marks.Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&A Put enough cats in the room with some paper or cardboard and someone is bound to start chewing away Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&A Cats eat cardboard is a common problem “Why do cats eat paper and cardboard?” was a popular topic on cat forums, and the questions and comments the poster sent out read “Why do cats like to tear paper?” and “Anyone else cats love to chew on Kleenex tissues and toilet paper?” into “Cat licks paper, boxes, etc.” and “Cat chews paper… Pica? Need fiber? ”Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&ARead more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Q&A back to top Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q & AR Read More: Why Women Flake (And How To Stop It) | Top Q&A Dig deeper into the forums and you’ll find that some cats are connoisseurs of specific types of cardboard and paper. One poster mentions the cat’s fondness for chewing on diaper boxes, another likes tissues, and another likes paperback books. A message board contributor complained that her cat had bitten her daughter’s homework. See if your daughter’s teacher buys that excuse. Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&A: There’s no scientific research to explain cats’ preferences for chewing, shredding, or even eating paper and cardboard, but there are some good theories that could explain this behavior. Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&A Biting on paper and cardboard can be predatory knife Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q & AWild cats do not have access to steak knives. To devour freshly killed prey, they may have to break down their meal into bite-sized pieces by tearing or shredding. It’s possible that our domesticated pets are finding ways to enjoy this natural behavior by tearing or shredding paper and cardboard. Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&ARead more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&A Shredding paper and cardboard can be associated with teething or health concernsRead more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q & AKittens have baby teeth just like human babies, and they may find it comforting to chew on something with a little “give” when the adult teeth come in. Anyone who has or has spent time around a teething human knows the value of those rubber teething rings. Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&A Is your cat past its feline age and still chewing on cardboard? Perhaps he has irritated gums and rubbing them with cardboard feels good. Or perhaps your adult cat’s diet is missing some important nutrients. Other medical problems, such as thyroid problems, can also cause cats to eat non-food items. Check with your vet if you are concerned about any of these.Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&A Biting or chewing paper and cardboard can be a cat’s way of marking or collecting debtsRead more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q & ACats intentionally leave their scent on objects and people, often by rubbing against things they claim to be theirs. Biting or chewing on an object can be a cat’s way of saying, “This box (or tissue tube, or magazine) is mine.” Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&ARead more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&A Cats may chew cardboard and paper because of boredom or anxietyRead more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q & AD Do you have a very spirited or anxious cat? Perhaps, as she writes today, she is bored, or anxious, or looking for a way to drain some of that excess energy. Make sure to give her a variety of cat-appropriate toys and engage her to play daily to make sure she gets what she needs from you. Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&A For whatever reason your cat is interested in paper and cardboard, watch them carefully. Is he playfully and harmlessly shredding and disposing of paper or cardboard, or is he swallowing it? Ingesting non-food items can cause dangerous intestinal blockages, so keep paper and cardboard away from cats inclined to consume. Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&As And finally, think about the types of materials cats put in their mouths, even if they don’t actually eat it. What inks are on that paper? What did that shipping box come into contact with on the way to your home? Cat in the Box boxes are all made in the USA and the ink is made from soybeans and fillings. Read more: why can’t I see all my likes on twitter | Top Q&ALove on Pinterest? Here’s a Pinterest-friendly pin for your forums!Read more: why does my cat meow when I pick him up