My Sixth Month old Kitten races around the house chasing and eating flies, is that bad, cause could she get worms?? or something
2006-10-04 15:35:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
nah she will be fine cats do this all the time, my cats always did this my friends cats did this and they are perfectly healthy. your kitten will be no different, she will eat them you will get used to it.
no worrys
hope i helped and hope you enjoy the time you spend with your kitten
2006-10-04 15:40:44 · answer #1 · answered by qwerty h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My kitten does the same thing and she is 7 months old.
She doesn't like any wet food or cooked chicken or fish.
She does eat bugs and flies. She is an indoor cat and I have only had her for 5 weeks from the humane society, so I don't know if she was like before that.
I don't have an answer for you, but would love to read what others say.
2006-10-04 23:28:27 · answer #2 · answered by Hedicat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. Fleas can cause tape worms because they suck the blood of infected animals, ingesting tapeworm eggs that transfer to the kitten. Flies don't suck blood therefore no tapeworm eggs and no risk to kitten. Roundworm and pin worm are caused by contact with infected cat feces. Catching and eating bugs is just play for kitty, don't interfere.
2006-10-04 23:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have had several cats over the years and many have chased and eaten flies and spiders with no ill effects. It is natural for them and extra protein. I suggest worming your kitten ONLY if you acquired her from a farm. Kittens can get worms from their mother even before they are born on a farm. We have acquired all our household cats from my sister on the farm and dosed them with cat wormer once or twice and that should take care of it as long as they remain indoor cats. Otherwise enjoy the pest control kitten. We have one neutered male that loves flies and another who loves spiders. And if he sees a spider on the wall and can't reach it he will meow at the top of his lungs until you get it down for him!
2006-10-05 10:14:24 · answer #4 · answered by truckinotter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no ..its an instinct for kittens to chase things and a great pass time lol shes having fun she will be fine ...better than you having to chase those pesky flies with a fly swatter
2006-10-04 22:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, this is her instinct to catch insects. In fact, domestic (house) cats kill more different species than any other feline in the animal kingdom! Over 3,000 different species! I always loved having cats around because there's no bugs, mice, spiders, or any other icky things! Let her get them!
2006-10-04 22:49:31 · answer #6 · answered by candygrr1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sure about worms, but when I lived in the south our kittens chased and ate cock roaches with no ill affects
2006-10-04 22:43:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat catches every fly it can its an indoor cat and thats where he hunts poor guy but he is fast and a good fly catcher lol
2006-10-05 01:21:05 · answer #8 · answered by Amy M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, all kittens eat bugs at some point
2006-10-04 23:34:43 · answer #9 · answered by Loollea 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a cat that ate moths or millers as we call them...crunchy but not harmful.
2006-10-04 22:44:03 · answer #10 · answered by Lil' Dog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋