Does Cat Eat Cockroach?
What happens if your cat eats a cockroach?
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Gastrointestinal Upset Large, rough exoskeleton pieces irritate the stomach as they’re digested, causing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Cats with food intolerances or allergies are most likely to have an adverse reaction to eating a cockroach.
What do roaches do to cats?
Eating such a roach, which has insecticide or pesticide all over it, can cause gastrointestinal issues (GI) in your cat, especially when eaten in excess. Roaches may also carry germs and bacteria. After all, they love anything dirty.J
Are cockroaches safe for cats to eat?
Can cats get sick from eating cockroaches? While cockroaches contain protein and vitamin B12, they’re unsanitary insects that harbor parasitic worms and bacteria that make cats sick. Their strong exoskeletons can cause oral irritation and gastrointestinal upset so, if a cat eats a poisoned cockroach, it can become ill.
