异食癖
Also known as: 吃非食物物品的行为
异食癖是指持续摄入布料、塑料、毛线、猫砂等无营养价值的非食物性物质的行为。它带来相当高的胃肠道梗阻和中毒风险。内科因素和行为学因素均可能参与其中，某些病例还表现出品种相关的倾向，例如东方猫种常见的吸食毛线行为。
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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