It's certainly safe for cats to eat insects — specifically, crickets and mealworms — in limited quantities, and research suggests that it's safe for them to eat larger quantities of insects for an extended period of time.
What happens if my cat eats a mealworm?
Are Worms Toxic to Cats? Worms like earthworms and mealworms are not toxic for cats. However, if your cat likes playing outside and happens to ingest a worm, it may develop a bacterial infection or abdominal problems like pain or vomiting.
Do cats like mealworm?
As it turns out, some cats do like eating mealworms, while others may not care for them at all. Every cat has his or her own tastes and food preferences, so what one cat likes another may not like. They do have a high source of protein, which cats thrive on.
Are cats allowed to eat worms?
The likelihood of infection can be decreased by limiting your cat's ability to eat earthworms. In many cases, earthworms serve as the source of Capillaria infection.
What pets eat mealworms?
Mealworms, the larval stage of darkling beetles, are a tasty and nutritious meal for many reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish. Geckos, bearded dragons, turtles, lizards, frogs, some snakes, chickens, ducks, song birds, and carnivorous fish all rely on mealworms for nutrients.
