Why is my cat eating cardboard boxes? Should I be worried about it?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 1 month old | 8 lbs
why does my cat eat cardboard?
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Published on September 7th, 2019
Cats can chew cardboard for many reasons: Underlying dental problem Boredom Stress Predatory behavior Marking territory Dietary deficiency Obsessive compulsive disorder I suggest you have Misha to your vet to rule out a medical condition first.
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Published on March 13th, 2019
I doubt cardboard could hurt a cat’s teeth, but it could be a problem if he is ingesting a lot of it. If he’s eating the cardboard I would discourage this behavior, otherwise it’s fine to let him to continue.
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