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Why they do anything is a mystery cat-parents love to ponder, mostly because the majority of your cat’s quirks are ridiculously cute. Here’s what could be causing your cat’s odd plastic habit.Ĭats are enigmas. If your cat is nibbling on grocery bags, packing pillows, and shrink wrap, there may be an underlying reason - other than that your cat is just weird. That, coupled with keeping non-edible items out of reach, can help your cat break its plastic habit.It can be scary to see your fur baby nibbling on something that has child safety hazards printed all over it.Īfter all, plastic isn’t exactly a nutritious feline snack, right?Īctually, plastic pica - a recurring behavior of eating or chewing on plastic - is quite common in cats. It’s best to dissuade your cat from chewing on plastic by offering them other activities, like toys, cat perches, or play. Ingesting plastic can lead to stomach issues or blockages that require a veterinarian’s care. Regardless of whether the plastic chewing is prompted by some kind of health issue, it’s almost sure to cause one. In cats, pica could indicate dental problems, some kind of gastrointestinal disorder, or anxiety-maybe a cat is adjusting to a new living situation, or another cat. In humans, the condition is mostly psychological. The cat may have pica, a compulsion to eat non-edible material. Plastic bags offer other sensorial delights for a cat, like a satisfying crinkling noise and a smooth surface that might feel good under their paws.Ĭhewing on other plastic items that don’t necessarily have a taste may point to something else. If the bag was used for groceries, it may also harbor the scent of whatever was previously inside it.īut taste isn’t the only attraction. Plastic shopping bags, for example, are often made with cornstarch or gelatin to make them more biodegradable-which also gives them some flavor. The most common-and benign- reason is that cats find it somewhat tasty.

So why do cats enjoy munching on plastic? Bags, straws, milk jugs, blinds, and other inedible chew objects are attractive to cats, who don’t realize the potential harm of ingesting them.

When your cat isn’t chilling out in the bathroom sink or mounting an attack, you might find them leisurely snacking on plastic.