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My cat is eating scorpions from outside and vomiting both inside and outside. I have found 2 scorpions that have been thrown up. Is is safe for him to eat the scorpions or should he be kept indoors. Thank you.

 

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May 12 9:07 PM (7 minutes and 53 seconds later)
         
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Dear friend,

It is absolutely NOT safe for your cat to eat scorpions. They can give him a nasty sting and even kill him if he gets enough venom in his bloodstream.

In todays world, no cat should ever go outdoors even if there are no scorpions. Cats can get hit by cars, ingest poison, get killed or injured by other animals, and even be hurt by human creeps.They can also get deadly diseases from other cats.

It will be best for your cat if he is kept inside at all times.

That will ensure his safety and well being and your peace of mind.

Please let me know if you have any more questions or want to discuss this further. I will be happy to help in any way possible.

Very sincerely,

Terri



Edited by purrfectkitty on May 12 2006 at 9:07 PM

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