Pica in dogs may not be a familiar term to many pet parents, but it describes a surprisingly common behavioral and medical condition where dogs consume non-food items. As a vet with 14 years of ...

Dogs often enjoy tearing objects apart. However, if they deliberately eat them, it could be a sign of pica syndrome. Photo: Getty Images At home, socks, tissues, or plastic scraps disappear–and later ...

Most of us have noticed our dog walk into the backyard and grab a chunk of dirt to nibble on. It's usually no big deal. If it happens every day, however, it's something to be concerned about. But how ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While puppies explore the world with their mouths, chewing on and eating anything from their owner's favorite shoes to a recently bought book, ...