{"id":1031,"date":"2021-05-06T13:21:33","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T13:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bowmanvet.com\/?p=1031"},"modified":"2021-08-18T11:24:40","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T18:24:40","slug":"my-dog-ate-a-fly-is-it-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/my-dog-ate-a-fly-is-it-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"My Dog Ate a Fly! Is It Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iStock-537456468-1-2000x1600.jpg\" alt=\"Auburn, CA dog eating fly\" class=\"wp-image-1033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iStock-537456468-1-2000x1600.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iStock-537456468-1-1500x1200.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iStock-537456468-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iStock-537456468-1-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iStock-537456468-1-2048x1639.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are the owner of a curious canine who will eat just about anything, then you are not alone. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/grow-pet-safe-plants-avoid-a-pet-poisoning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs scarf up whatever is in their midst<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and in some cases the cuisine can be both gross and questionable. Such is the case with flies and other insects. At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bowmanvet.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowman Veterinary Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we get asked about whether flies are safe for pets to eat, especially if they have been sprayed with Raid or another bug spray.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since spring is the high season for flying things, our team is here to discuss what to do if your dog ate a fly (or another insect).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is This Snack Something to Worry About?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs are rampant scavengers and will eat things that we find gross, like other animals\u2019 feces, old food, and, yes, flies, honey bees (ouch), and mosquitoes, among other insects. The occasional fly meal isn\u2019t going to harm them, but it might if iit is a habitual problem.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At times, this habit is a result of compulsive behavior, which may mean that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/separation-anxiety-in-cats-is-it-real\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your dog has anxiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or another behavior issue. Your dog may also just be bored, which means they don\u2019t have enough environmental enrichment and exercise. Consider giving your pet some items that fulfill their prey drive, such as a game of fetch with a ball or Frisbee. Offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/popular-pet-toys-of-2020-were-making-a-list-and-checking-it-twice\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enrichment toys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like treat-dispensing puzzles, and games to keep them occupied.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Bug Is a Bug Is a Bug\u2026 Or Not<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most insects are non-venomous and won\u2019t harm your pet if they ingest them on occasion. If your pup is a gobbler when it comes to anything that moves, however, they may eat something that can sting them or is poisonous. These poisonous insects might include spiders like the brown recluse or black widow. They may even want to bat around a scorpion, wasp, or other stinging creature.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/summer-safety-for-cats-and-dogs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supervise your dog while outside<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they have a tendency towards ingesting wild, flying, and stinging critters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be cautious of pesticides and other poisons in and around your home. If your pet\u00a0 ingests these harmful toxins, they can have a reaction and even end up with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/is-there-a-pet-emergency\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterinary emergency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Avoid the use of these noxious products and opt for pet-safe bugs sprays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Pet Ate a Fly! Now What?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since dogs will be dogs, you\u2019ll likely see them chomp an insect in midair or eat the occasional ant. While gross to us, this is just a natural (and probably fun) way for them to express their instinctual drive to look for something to eat.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your pet ate a fly or other bug and you have questions about it, we are here to help! Simply <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/#contact\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/forms\/new-client.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make an appointment online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are the owner of a curious canine who will eat just about anything, then you are not alone. Dogs scarf up whatever is in their midst, and in some cases the cuisine can be both gross and questionable. Such is the case with flies and other insects. 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