Are Skinks harmful to cats

Answer 1

I think the short answer is YES.. My cat was staggering and appeared nearly dead. Vet said it had eaten a skink and would recover. However there was permanent nerve damage. The cat's head was tilted about 45deg. and cat was unable to climb or jump up onto even fairly low objects. The cat staggered sideways as if drunk, and would 'bounce' off the walls when going down the hall.

EDIT: The blue tail skink is poisonous to cats. If a cat eats this specific type of lizard they will look as if they are drunk with symptoms such as twitching, shaking, and falling. In some cases the animal will recover without long term nerve damage, but many times skinks cause irreversible damage to the nervous system of the cat. I doubt the vet will do anything besides tell you to wait it out. The cat should probably be kept in a cage to prevent falls. The main concern is to make sure your cat keeps fluids down because he/she may not want to eat or drink. I am going through this issue with my cat now. I live in GA. where this type of lizard is very common and is a constant issue.

Answer 2

Not a very specific question. lizard is a pretty general term....a komodo dragon bite to a dog would probably be harmful. Some species of lizards might be toxic when eaten by a dog. In terms of keeping both as pets in the same household i suppose it would depend on the breed/species as well as the living conditions in the household.

Answer 3

I am going to guess u meant skunk. The answer is......YES!

(skinks as well)

Answer 4

it is dangerous but it will not kill a small dog.

Answer 5

Not at all. Skinks are basically regular lizards. They can do no harm to any dog, however your dog is actually dangerous to it.

Answer 6

not really