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My cat started eating litter. Is this harmful and how can I stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 11 days old

my pet started eating litter sand, how to cntrol him. and is it harmful?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 23rd, 2019

This can be due to a nutritional or vitamin deficiency, or a serious disease like feline leukemia or kidney disease. Have Smog checked out by a vet to make sure everything is healthy, and feed him a high quality kitten food.

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