What is Pica in your dog? Pica is a type of illness that causes your pet to eat non-food items in an attempt to deal with nausea. If you find your little beast gnawing your things from shoes to books or anything that is not eatable then rush to your veterinarian and make sure your animal has a proper treatment because such habits may get dangerous for the pup. Though chewing is a normal and healthy part of any pup's development, as they learn about their world through chewing much the same as human children but care should be taken to protect them from the dangers that lurk in their



explorations. Therefore beside having some acceptable outlets there are also unacceptable outlets in chewing.

Train your dog as early as possible with the word "NO" that can save your dog from disasters. Using the word "NO" in an affirmative tone every time when you find him chewing uneatable things is the best way to train him. You can also remove the item before your dog reaches for it or supporting your "NO" with a spray from a water bottle, a loud clapping of the hands or a light but convincing tap on the nose will also help you to make your dog lose interest in whatever he may have been chewing on.

Do not give chase to your dog chewing on an undesirable thing because they will interpret this action of yours to be a game and they will be most happy to play for hours instead, calmly remove the object without being notice. You can also make

chewable item of your dog unpalatable by spraying chemical additive such as Bitter Apple in order to add a foul taste. Next most effective training is the Crate Training which stops the chewing behavior of your dog. It is also not likely to completely destroy your dogs urge to chew, as this habit is healthy for them when exercised correctly. They should be offered suitable objects for their chewing pleasure and would provide good outlets for a dog's destructive behavior and also help to keep up the oral hygiene of your pet. A dog toy, rope toys and crunchy dog biscuits will be ideal.

Dogs differ in their temperament so if your dog becomes aggressive and territorial, when not allowed to chew their favorite item then take the help of professional assistance to avoid further problems or biting.