Pet eating or often licking non-edible foods, objects Support

Educational Overview 

Pet Eating or Licking Non-Edible Objects Support

Eating non‑food items such as plastic, dirt, wood, or stool can indicate underlying medical, nutritional, or behavioural issues in animals. When this behaviour becomes repetitive or compulsive, it may pose risks to digestive health and overall well‑being.

Common Causes

• Nutritional deficiencies affecting appetite or cravings
• Gastrointestinal discomfort prompting unusual eating behaviours
• Parasites or digestive imbalance influencing stool‑related behaviours
• Stress, anxiety, or boredom leading to repetitive habits
• Learned behaviour reinforced by environment or routine
• Underlying metabolic or hormonal conditions
• Neurological issues affecting normal decision‑making
• Poor diet quality or irregular feeding schedules

Common Signs

• Eating or chewing plastic, wood, soil, fabric, or other non‑food items
• Stool eating (coprophagia), including own stool or that of other animals
• Vomiting, constipation, or diarrhoea after ingesting foreign material
• Restlessness or fixation on specific objects
• Reduced interest in normal food or altered appetite
• Dental wear or mouth injuries from chewing hard objects
• Signs of anxiety or over‑stimulation in the environment

Recognizing unusual eating behaviours early helps support timely veterinary evaluation and reduces the risk of digestive complications or foreign‑body obstruction.

* Natural pet botanicals are not intended to replace veterinary care or medication. Our formulas are offered as an alternative health support for your animal's condition and not as a cure. All our oral supplements are to be consumed voluntarily by your animal in food, treats or liquid.

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Educational Purposes

Some pets develop a habit of eating or frequently licking non-edible objects such as soil, fabric, plastic, or other unusual items. Traditionally, this behavior has been associated with nutritional imbalances, digestive irritation, or underlying stress.

This natural support blend is designed to help maintain digestive balance, calm tendencies of restlessness, and support overall wellbeing. By encouraging harmony in both body and mind, it may help reduce the urge to seek out non-food items.

Possible Causes of Eating or Licking Non-Food Objects (Pica)

• Nutritional Deficiency – low levels of minerals such as zinc, iron, or magnesium may trigger unusual cravings.
  
  

• Digestive Imbalance – irritation or malabsorption in the gut can lead to odd eating behaviors.
  
  

• Stress or Anxiety – some pets may comfort themselves through licking or chewing unusual objects.
  
  

• Boredom or Habit – lack of enrichment or stimulation can also encourage this behavior.

Care Tips

• Provide a balanced, nutrient-rich diet with mineral support (such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc).
  
  

• Include probiotics to help maintain a healthy gut flora.
  
  

• Offer safe chew toys, puzzle feeders, or natural raw meaty bones for dogs to redirect the behavior.
  
  

• Support relaxation with calming herbs or natural comfort blends during stressful changes.
  
  

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Formulated with plant-based ingredients selected for their gentle role in supporting overall balance and wellbeing. 


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Pico 273 formula


Contains: 
Phosphate of Soda (Nat Phos 6C)
Calcarea Phosphorica (Calc Phos 6X,1M)
Common Salt (Nat Mur 6X) 
in 20% USP alc.in purified water.

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These statements are for general wellbeing and educational purposes only. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. Always seek veterinary or professional advice for specific health concerns.

DISCLAIMER
The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from your health care practitioners. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act require this notice.