PICA

PICA

Animal starts eating inedible objects like paper, cloths, soil, leather etc.

Etiology-

• Intestinal worms
• Phosphorus deficiency
• Other mineral or vitamin deficiency

Symptoms-

• Animal starts eating inedible objects like paper, cloths, soil, leather etc.
• Drinks urine
• Licking wall

Diagnosis –

• by signs and symptoms

Treatment –

• First of all deworm the animal
• Give good quality of mineral mixture
• Give phosphorus and iron supplements
• Provide salt to the animal to eat