You may notice dogs, cats, rats and mice ingesting feces — while essentially the same behavior, it does not serve a nutritional purpose and is actually called «pica,» a word that refers to the eating of nonfood items. (smallanimalchanel.com)
If your baby has diarrhea and is vomiting and you think he may have swallowed some kind of nonfood item like a medication, chemical, or plant, call the Poison Control Center right away (800-222-1222). (babycenter.com)
Another behavior linked with OCD is pica, which is a tendency to eat nonfood items such as rocks, dirt or feces. (dogcare.dailypuppy.com)