What to do when your cat loves to eat plastic bags

Lately, many pet owners have been asking me, "What should I do about my cat eating plastic bags? Why does it do this?" Eating plastic bags by cats can lead to choking and other dangers related to the intestines. Let's learn how to deal with this issue together.

Dangers of cats eating plastic bags:

Cat eating plastic bags may cause choking and other intestinal dangers.

Why do cats eat plastic bags?:

Some plastic bags contain starch or fatty acids, and some are made from animal by-products such as gelatin. Of course, we can't smell or taste these ingredients, but cats have a sensitive sense of smell and might detect them, leading them to take a taste.
Another possible reason is that the cat has oral or intestinal issues.
However, both of these reasons account for a small portion of the cases. The majority of the time, cats eat plastic bags because they are bored.

How to solve the problem of cats eating plastic bags?:

Firstly, spend more time playing with your cat and choose interactive toys with different textures and sensations. This will help prevent your cat from eating plastic bags out of boredom. Secondly, it is best to use covered trash bins at home.