Why do cats like to eat geckos?

Cats eating geckos may be due to curiosity. Besides geckos, cats are interested in all small insects and animals, such as mice, roaches, grasshoppers, etc. As a naturally born hunter, cats will chase or play with them, and eventually even eat them, which is all normal. Although geckos themselves are non-toxic, some cats may experience vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased appetite after eating them. It is recommended that owners pay more attention to observe. If they are not sure, they can first induce vomiting and timely seek medical treatment if necessary.

Can cats get poisoned by eating geckos?

Cats will not get poisoned by eating geckos. First of all, geckos themselves are non-toxic. Generally, cats will not show abnormal symptoms after accidental ingestion, although some cats with weaker physical fitness may vomit. Secondly, although geckos are non-toxic, cats may be infected with parasites after accidental ingestion, so owners need to take good care of their cats' daily deworming work. Finally, it is advised to keep the living environment clean to avoid cats contacting other insects or small crawling things.

What to do if your cat eats a gecko?

Since geckos are non-toxic, accidental ingestion of a gecko by a cat will generally not cause poisoning. It is recommended that owners first observe the cat's condition and seek medical attention if any abnormalities occur.

If the cat's digestion is relatively weak, vomiting may occur after accidental ingestion of a gecko. In this case, it is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital for induced vomiting to prevent continuous stimulation of the cat's stomach by the gecko.
If the cat eats a dead gecko, it may cause poisoning because the gecko may have died from rodenticide. In this case, it is necessary to take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment immediately. In daily breeding, it is also important not to let cats eat already dead animals.
Precautions

Cats are actually very curious animals and like to eat flying insects or animals. Therefore, to ensure the cat's health, owners should always keep the environment clean and avoid accidental ingestion of insects or animals. Additionally, don't let cats eat whatever they want in daily breeding, especially foods like chocolate, onion, xylitol, and grapes, which can cause acute poisoning in cats.