Can dogs eat Cicadas?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat cicadas? Yes, feeding a few cicadas won't cause any harm. However, don't get carried away with eating too many of these bugs. Allowing your dog to consume too many cicadas will risk him having stomach upset and intestinal obstruction.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Cicadas are not toxic to dogs. They are a source of protein.

Risks

health-risks
  • Cicadas have a tough-to-digest exoskeleton. When consumed excessively, it causes several digestive problems like digestive upset and intestinal blockage in dogs.
  • Some cicadas reside in areas often sprayed with harmful chemicals like pesticides. This can make them potentially toxic to dogs.
  • Although it rarely happens, cicadas may trigger allergic reactions in some dogs. Ingesting them may cause adverse reactions like hives, constant itching, and diarrhea.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Don't allow your dog to overeat any bugs even they are not toxic like cicadas to prevent the risk of causing harmful side effects.

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