why do i chew on stuff?!


Question: Why do i chew on stuff?
i chew on rubba band, wood, tootpicks, soda canz, paper, eraser, hair, wires, food, gum, new shoes, i eat crayola clay , i chew pensil , crayon, bed covering,foil, plastic bags, garbage bages, glue bottle tips, buttons , aglets (plastik tipz on shoolaces) nails ,nail polish, paint chips,i eat powder, thick text books,sillly putty, ds styluses ...

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Could it be an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
There was a series of documentaries on OCD showed on A&E, a couple of those persons would chew on non eatable things like chalks, paper towels...
If you swallow it, it could become dangerous for your health. You should see your physician and talk about your habit. Try to chew some gum instead.

Documentaries about OCD



Its probably Pica, which is a medical disorder characterized by an appetite for substances largely non-nutritive. You should definitely do see a doctor to see how all this is affecting your health.



Because you're a dog? That would also explain your lack of spelling.




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