If bugs get in the house he will go after them. I assume its ok because he would eat them in the wild, but im not sure.
2007-06-12 22:49:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Eatign bugs for cats is fine just aslogn as they aren't poisons such as certain spiders. My cat eats them all the time. Just watch out for the nasty little ones they do harm.
2007-06-12 22:55:46 · answer #1 · answered by Cautlin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're basically correct. But here's an issue: if your home or property has been chemically treated to kill insects, the bug may carry some of the insecticide -which could make kitty really sick. If your house has NOT been treated, then kitty IS the bug killer -a nice offset for having to clean the litter pan.
2007-06-12 22:54:56 · answer #2 · answered by JSGeare 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I had this one cat that went so crazy for June Bugs (Beetles), she would click (in her mouth). All the rest of the cats I had went after house flies and moths/butterflies. As long as there is no pesticide use, it should be fine. They are natural born hunters. It is better than having headless squirrels, chipmunks, mice and birds, and dead baby bunnies brought to your bedside (like one of my mom's cats' used to do, Mischief was a good provider,or at least tried to be).
2007-06-12 23:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, my cat, Lady, eats all sorts of wild bugs like beetles, and spiders and never once has he gotten sick or anything. It's just instinct.
2007-06-13 01:35:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Ryan Ross 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You eat bugs to so it should be ok for a cat. We all eat bugs when we sleep. Its a proven fact that you eat all sorts of bugs while sleeping, they crawl in your mouth and your body just does what comes natural.
2007-06-12 23:15:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it's very normal
my mom is so happy...my cats clean the house from bugs.
theu specially like butterflies, house lizard, and fly
my cats use yo jump all over the room just to catch a fly
it is the nature...normally they like just to kill pugs and play with it.
my cats just eat butterflies.
it's good.
2007-06-12 23:12:44 · answer #6 · answered by sweet-angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can only say I see mine 3 eat them regularly...BUT few weeks ago Lachee, about 9mo old - ate some kind that made her sort of foam at mouth !
really scared me- called vet- said just watch her- bring in if she worsened...did not- all ok..BUT do not know what kind of bug that was......friend said stink bug ???
2007-06-12 23:10:12 · answer #7 · answered by aredsailjunk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you're cat is purrfectly fine eating bugs...Animals' bodies aren't like ours they are made to eat those kinds of things it digests' well in their bodies, so you have nothing to worry about. Hope I helped :)
2007-06-12 23:11:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is instinct and no it wo't hurt them as long as it isn't a bee or wasp.
My cat do it all the time even when they are outside.
it just gives tehm extra protein.but no problem
2007-06-13 00:36:17 · answer #9 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it isn't bad. my cat also eats bugs and she's still alive and happy;)))
2007-06-13 00:14:07 · answer #10 · answered by melisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋