Pet owners’ instructions, what should I do if a dog eats a cockroach?

Pet     8:45am, 3 October 2025

What should I do if a dog eats a cockroach? If the dog just ate a cockroach and it is normal, then there is no need to worry. Dogs have a high acidity in their digestive system, which can digest and swallow some small insects.

The dog eats cockroaches. If there are still remains, clean them up immediately and do not let the dog continue to eat. It is usually okay for dogs to accidentally eat a cockroach, so the owner can observe the dog's condition later. If the dog has diarrhea, just give it some probiotics.

To eliminate cockroaches, we must first ensure environmental sanitation and clean it in time, including bathrooms and sewers, and garbage must be cleaned in time. There are no sanitary dead corners at home, do not place food in the kitchen, do not leave water at home, and block holes in the cracks in time, so as to prevent cockroaches from growing. You can buy cockroach repellent medicine, but avoid dogs taking it by mistake.