News-Gazette (May 3) – Dr. Canaan Shores, DVM, head of the urgent and convenient care service at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, responded to a reader query sent to the Kathy’s Mailbag column.
“Thankfully, these insects do not bite or sting, nor do we believe they carry any diseases that can be transmitted to dogs or cats. Most pets are likely to avoid them. However, if a pet does ingest cicadas, there are unlikely to be significant effects other than mild GI upset: drooling, reduced appetite, possible vomiting or diarrhea. For a pet that is experiencing these symptoms, the primary care veterinarian should be contacted for further recommendations.”
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* WKRN TV News (Nashville, Tenn.; May 5)
https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/is-it-safe-for-pets-to-eat-cicadas/