Quote Originally Posted by flybyferns View Post
I don't know Cam.
My kitties have never stepped foot outdoors.
Sadly, it's just not the same as the 'old fashion' way we used to have cats.
A cat is faced with so many health ( and safety) threats outdoors.
They are exposed to various wildlife, in addition to the viruses and illnesses harbored by these other animals and feral cats.
The pesticides in the lawn care products -- alone are a disaster.
I had one cat ( yeas ago) die from Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite from mainly rodents. It caused horrible neurological problems. Exposure to rabies, feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus are highly possible because there are so many feral cats. Unfortunately, vaccinations will reduce but not eliminate the threat of some of these diseases. So, I have the same opinion about feeding my cat a random cricket. Why? Why bother? They have cat food!
Lynn
I'm not suggesting it's a good idea for cats to live outside, but very many do successfully. I commend you for keeping yours indoor, they are horrible on small native wildlife.
I just don't think I would worry about a cricket giving your cat parasites when animals of all kinds (amphibians, reptiles, sugar gliders, arachnids, etc) eat them as a staple.

I don't think feeding them a cricket is about feeding them. It's not a replacement for their food of course. It's more about giving the cat an edible toy.

I don't really care either way. I don't like cats



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