Pica
Also known as: Ingestion d'objets non alimentaires
Le pica est l'ingestion persistante de matières non nutritives et non alimentaires telles que tissu, plastique, laine ou litière. Il comporte un risque important d'occlusion gastro-intestinale et de toxicité. Des causes médicales et comportementales peuvent toutes deux être à l'origine de ce comportement, et certains cas présentent une composante raciale, notamment la succion de laine chez les races de chats orientales.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Behavioral
- Typical onset:
- Chronic
- Body systems:
- Behavioral, Gastrointestinal
- Affected species:
- CAT, DOG
- Reference codes:
- ICD11 6B84
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Describes pica in companion animals, its medical and behavioural causes, and management.
- PetMD — Owner-facing overview of pica, its risks, and treatment in pets.
- ICD-11
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