Cats may like to eat geckos because they are curious. In addition to geckos, cats are also interested in all small insects and animals, such as mice, cockroaches, grasshoppers, etc. Cats, as natural predators, will chase or play with them, and in the end even Eat them, it's normal. Although geckos themselves are not poisonous, some cats may experience vomiting, diarrhea, loss of mental appetite, etc. after eating them. It is recommended that owners pay more attention to observation. If they are worried, they can induce vomiting first and send them to the hospital for treatment in time if necessary. .

1. Will cats be poisoned if they eat geckos?

Cats will not be poisoned if they eat geckos. First of all, geckos themselves are not toxic. Cats generally do not have abnormal symptoms after accidentally eating them. A few cats may experience symptoms such as vomiting due to their own physical conditions. Secondly, although geckos are not toxic, cats may be infected with some parasites after eating them by mistake, so owners need to do daily deworming work for cats. Finally, it is recommended to maintain good environmental hygiene and prevent cats from coming into contact with other insects or small crawling things.

2. What to do if a cat eats a gecko

Because the gecko itself is not toxic, cats eating gecko by mistake will basically not cause poisoning. It is recommended that the owner observe the cat’s condition first and if there is any Seek medical attention promptly if abnormal.

1. If the cat’s gastrointestinal function is relatively fragile, it may cause vomiting after accidentally eating a gecko. In this case, it is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital immediately for vomiting treatment to prevent the gecko from continuously irritating the cat's stomach.

2. If a cat eats a dead gecko, it may cause a poisoning reaction, because the gecko may die from rat poison. At this time, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment as soon as possible. In severe cases, it may lead to death. When raising cats, be careful not to let cats eat dead animals.

3. Precautions

Cats are actually very curious animals. They like to eat flying insects or animals. Therefore, for the health of cats, owners must clean the environment regularly to prevent cats from accidentally eating insects or animals. In addition, during daily feeding, cats should not be allowed to eat random food, especially chocolate, onions, xylitol, grapes and other foods, otherwise it will cause acute poisoning reactions in cats.