Catherine Rusoff
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois (CBS) — With periodic 17-year cicadas seemingly on every outdoor surface in parts of the Chicago area, some veterinarians — even emergency vets — are getting calls to treat pets that eat a lot of insects.
Veterinarians emphasize that it is It is rare for a cicada feeding problem to turn into a pet emergency. Still, with veterinarians seeing these problems throughout the Chicago area, experts have some advice.
Some dogs are happily devouring cicadas and their exoskeletons, explained Dr. Jennie Culen of Thrive Pet Health Care in Hoffman Estates.
“Dogs basically think they’re like French fries — they’re crunchy,” Culen said. “They eat.”
But only the worst cases of problems after dogs eat too many cicadas end up needing treatment from veterinarians like Culen.
“From an emergency standpoint, the worst cases we’ve seen are a little dog trying to swallow it and maybe choking on it,” Culen said.
Thrive Pet Healthcare, a 24/7 emergency room and specialty medicine center, prepared for the worst. Fortunately, the worst didn’t happen.
“We have not had any cases where ingestion of cicadas has led to any risk to life,” Culen said.
Culen emphasized that cicadas are not dangerous.
“There are a lot of things that are very scary for people because they don’t know,” Culen said.
Cicadas are non-toxic and do not sting or bite. But if your pet eats one, or eats a bunch and is acting up, how do you know when it’s time to call the vet?
Dustin Kammerer recently made a call to Dr. Jay Whittle in Palos Park. They both joined CBS 2 virtually on Friday to talk about it.
“He was pretty lethargic and couldn’t get inside,” Kammerer said of her dog, Kona.
Fortunately, Kammerer’s sweet Kona was treated and was doing well on Friday. Kona ate too many cicadas.
“He should be fine,” said Dr. Whittle, of Mill Creek Veterinary Clinic. “He seems to be very excited.”
Culen says she always prefers pet parents to be careful and make the decision if they are concerned. But here are the signs you should watch out for at the height of cicada season.
“One vomiting episode, I wouldn’t worry — especially while they’re still eating,” Culen said. “If they’re vomiting multiple times, if they’re not eating, if they look really painful — all of those would be signs for me to go to the primary care vet if they’re open. urgent care.”
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