Many parents wish they had eyes in the back of their head when their toddlers start reaching for things they shouldn't, but for Jess Harry, it seems nothing is off limits for her son Junior.
Yup, pica. Or "cribbing" as it's called when you're talking about animals. Totally caused by mineral deficiency, so they're on the right track with noticing that his iron is low. Problem is that he's probably (certainly) missing other minerals too. But since he's human that won't get addressed with a good mineral block.
Another example of veterinary care being superior to "health" care.
Knew one gal who HAD to eat dirt - it was a compulsion. But only when she was pregnant... Same problem, same solution. *IF* you can get over the "But isn't that for goats?" objections.
Strange cravings during pregnancy have been known throughout history. My own mother used to crave dry, flaky things, such as blackboard chalk, when she was pregnant with me and my sisters. Both sisters ended up being elementary school teachers. I just ate an occasional crayon and licked fingerpaint off my hands (Try the red, it's got a rather piquant flavor).
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Yup, pica. Or "cribbing" as it's called when you're talking about animals. Totally caused by mineral deficiency, so they're on the right track with noticing that his iron is low. Problem is that he's probably (certainly) missing other minerals too. But since he's human that won't get addressed with a good mineral block.
ReplyDeleteAnother example of veterinary care being superior to "health" care.
Knew one gal who HAD to eat dirt - it was a compulsion. But only when she was pregnant... Same problem, same solution. *IF* you can get over the "But isn't that for goats?" objections.
John G.
The only animals I've ever seen cribbing was horses on brace posts. I can't tell you how many I've had to replace because of that.
DeleteWeird diagnosis. I wonder if they have gotten a second opinion.
ReplyDeleteMaybe she could go to the puppy aisle and get him some chew toys...
ReplyDeleteLock the kid in a room with Elizabeth Warren, Nancy Pelosi & Hillary Clinton for a few days. He'll come out cured.
ReplyDeleteStrange cravings during pregnancy have been known throughout history. My own mother used to crave dry, flaky things, such as blackboard chalk, when she was pregnant with me and my sisters. Both sisters ended up being elementary school teachers. I just ate an occasional crayon and licked fingerpaint off my hands (Try the red, it's got a rather piquant flavor).
ReplyDeleteMG
And you joined the Marines?
DeleteI knew that was coming.
DeleteNice way to celebrate the Marine Corps 250th birthday. :-)
DeleteWC - In Soviet America, marines join you! Happy Veteran's Day, all.
DeleteMG
So the BBC has morphed into the National Enquirer.
ReplyDeleteAll of the British media has.
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