Are cicadas dangerous to your pets?

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Billions of cicadas from two separate broods are expected to emerge from underground this spring.

It will be the first time it’s happened in more than 200 years.

Your dog or cat may encounter a few when they’re outside. But are they dangerous to your pets?

Cicadas only pose a “minimal risk” to your pet, according to veterinarians. They’re not toxic, they don’t sting, and they’re not known to carry diseases, veterinarians said.

Your biggest concern might be if you’re four-legged friend swallows one. They may get an upset stomach as a result, according to veterinarians.

Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018 . She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here .

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