can cats eat lizards

Cats can eat lizards, and it is a natural behavior for them as hunters. However, it is generally not recommended to let cats eat lizards due to several health risks. While most lizards are not toxic to cats, some can carry dangerous parasites such as liver flukes, which can infect the cat's liver and cause serious illness over time. Eating lizards may also lead to bacterial infections like Salmonella. Additionally, if cats eat too many lizards, especially kittens, they may become sick and weakened. To keep cats safe, it is best to prevent them from eating lizards, preferably by keeping them indoors or providing other forms of hunting stimulation and play to divert their attention from wildlife.