Experts are warning dog owners to make sure their precious loved ones aren’t eating more than a few cicadas a day as the disgusting vermin aren’t a healthy snack, the Peoria Journal-Star reports.
American Kennel Club Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Jerry Klein says the noisy six-legged fuckers’ exoskeletons can cause digestive issues such ase abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Klein recommends that owners bring treats with them on walks to distract dogs prone to chomping on the bugs while sniffing around. Training expert Harriet Myers writes owners should “get ahead of the game and teach the ‘leave it’ command,” and that “you’ll need to be a constant companion when they go outside” for backyard time should your dog develop a taste for cicada meat.
The article said nothing about cats because lol who the fuck’s going to stop them from eating bugs.