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Is it okay to feed my cat or kitten live earthworms from outside?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 5 months and 20 days old | 11.7 lbs

What is the problem if I feed him earthworms? The ones fresh out of ground and alive !

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 20, 2016

I would not feed DoReMi earthworms. They are not an appropriate food for cats, she should be feed a kitten formulated food only. As a kitten, she will need more calories, protein, and calcium than adults cats, and a kitten formulated food will provide all the nutrients she needs to be healthy and grow properly.
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