Veterinary Vertex
Veterinary Vertex
AVMA Journals
The Hidden Link: Pica and Chronic Enteropathy
21 minutes Posted Aug 26, 2025 at 5:00 am.
Introduction to Pica and Chronic Enteropathy
Research Inspiration and Patient Cases
Clinical Findings Behind Repeated Foreign Bodies
Surprising Research Discoveries
Future Research and Clinical Applications
Misconceptions About Pica Behavior
Key Takeaways for Vets and Owners
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Send us Fan Mail What if your pet's habit of eating socks, furniture stuffing, or other non-food items isn't simply bad behavior, but actually a cry for help? Dr. Julianna Perez's groundbreaking research reveals that pica – the consumption of non-food items – may be a clinical sign of chronic enteropathy in dogs and cats. The discovery began in emergency rooms, where veterinarians noticed dogs returning repeatedly for foreign body obstructions. When they removed these objects surgically, the...