Crickets

My cats have recently begun playing with crickets, and I’ve even seen them eat them. Could this cause problems?  

- Caitlin M.

Caitlin, we currently do not have any data demonstrating that the field cricket (Gryllus sp.), mole cricket (Scapteriscus borellia) or other common cricket species are toxic to pets. However, the ingestion of insects can produce some mild gastrointestinal upset—so we advise that whenever possible, you should discourage your cats from consuming crickets.

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