Cats that like to chew

Cats that like to chew

Dear Cathy: I am on oxygen 24/7 and have two cats who have fun chewing holes in my tubing. I have used so much duct tape to patch it; it’s crazy. Do you have any suggestions? — Holly, Omaha, Nebraska

Many cat owners are surprised to see their pets sucking plastic bags or other unusual materials. Far from being a simple mania, this behavior has a specific origin and can represent a risk to the animal’s health. Feline behavioral experts studied this phenomenon for decades and called it “wool sucking.” According to Dr. Nicholas Dodman, emeritus professor of animal behavior at the University of Tufts, this behavior may be related to premature we…