People Share Pics Of When Cats Met Lizards And They Don’t Disappoint

Despite the common stereotype of cats being aloof and unfriendly, many domestic felines prove that they can be friends with anyone. We’ve heard about the cat who has a hedgehog for a best friend and the kitten who formed an unlikely friendship with an owl. This just proves that cats can be friends with most creatures even lizards. As you will see today when these cats met lizards they seem to bond rather than battle.

People have been sharing photos of the moment when their cats met lizards and most of them feature cuddling and playing. And they’re just the cutest thing ever. Medium-sized lizards such as bearded dragons, red ackies, common iguanas and Savannah monitors are becoming popular pets nowadays. However, cat owners are thinking twice whether it is safe to bring home a lizard pet with a feline in the house. But it turns out that there’s nothing to worry about because these two pets can actually get along. In fact, these two unlikely pals can even make a perfect friendship.

 

These Cats Met Lizards And Became Unlikely Best Friends

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But then, always remember that not all cats are the same. Although most cats can tolerate having a friendly reptile around, some cats may not. And that may include your kitty. It’s best to keep your pet lizards in a secure glass tank to keep the cat from getting in. Keep in mind that felines are natural predators and they may find these reptiles as a prey. So, it’s better safe than sorry.

 

“My Colleague Made This Photo. Crouching Cat, Hidden Lizard”

cats and lizards playing
giottomkd

However, most domestic cats who were raised in a household since birth tend to lose their wild instincts. And when they do, these friendly cats tend to consider other household pets as members of the family. But then again, some cats may still hold on to their predatory instincts despite being completely domesticated. They are more likely to be friends with medium-sized lizards because they may find their size a bit intimidating. Small lizards, on the other hand, are a different story.

 

“My Cat Pretty Much Adopted My Rescue Lizard As Her Weird Scaly Kitten And The Two Are Inseparable. They Have Naps Together, Spy On The Neighbors Through The Window Together And Just Generally Hang Out Together Every Chance They Get”

inseparable cats and lizards
Spider8ait

Unlike medium-sized reptiles, small lizards are fast and tiny, thus they possess the ideal characteristics of a tempting prey. Since these common house geckos are easy to ingest, cats are more likely to bite and eat them. Now, this is where it becomes dangerous, not just for the lizard but also for the cat. Take note that lizards are poisonous for cats to eat. These reptiles have a parasitic liver fluke living inside their bodies. When a cat eats it, the fluke can cause serious damage to the cat which may result in fatal liver inflammation.

 

“My Friend’s Cat Playing With The Lizard”

cats playing with lizards
Meowsondeck

 

Cat vs. Lizard

cats vs lizards
AsteroidRushGame

In addition to liver flukes, your cat may also catch Salmonella by eating house lizards. Symptoms of liver fluke and salmonella infections may not show right away. If you notice symptoms on your cat such as vomiting, diarrhea, a swollen abdomen or yellow eyes and skin then take your cat to the vet immediately for treatment.

 

“Stalking Lizards Is Tiring Work”

cat sleeps on reptile glass tank
jadentearz

 

“Rare Moment Captured This Morning As Our Cat (Who Is Very Shy) Booped Our Bearded Dragon (Who Is Always Sleeping Under His Rock)”

cat giving bearded dragon a pat on the head
J_Wecker

 

“My Cat Thinks He’s A Lizard…”

cat sleeping inside a reptile glass tank
Squidward9

 

“Fat Eli & Ron The Dragon”

cat and bearded dragon friendship
boobearvern

 

“My Friend’s Bearded Dragon Likes To Cuddle With Her Two Cats”

bearded dragon cuddling with cats
titankingz

 

“Took My Bearded Dragon To A Clinic I’m Interning At”

bearded dragon comforting a cat at the vet clinic
OMGitszilla

 

“My Friends Just Posted This Pic Of Their Kitty And Their Bearded Dragon”

cat and bearded dragon sleeping buddies
TrickyRonin

 

“My Cat Brought Me A Lizard”

cats and lizards friendship
YungRomeow

 

“The Expression On My Cat’s Face Is Pure Ecstasy. Iggy Enjoys Lying On Him Because He’s Fat And Warm”

iguana lying on a sleeping cat
titsmcgeezer_

 

“My Cat Has Been Looking Everywhere For This Lizard”

lizards playing with cats
lfc052505

 

“My Bearded Dragon And My Roommate’s Kitten Are Buddies”

bearded dragon and cat friends
ohheyitsnikki

 

“My Friend’s Cat Likes To Catch Lizards… This One Caught Him Back”

lizards fighting back against cats
amosfargus

 

“My Cat Caught A Lizard And Had No Idea How To Proceed”

cats catching lizards
Booty-Juice

 

“Today’s Top News From Isolation: A Lizard Is On The Fence”

cats watching a gecko on the fence
emilyMartian

 

“Lizard Likes Warm Surfaces, Cat Likes His Back Scratched – Some Problems Solve Themselves”

lizards riding on cat back
Googunk

 

“A Lizard Caught My Cat”

lizards winning over cats
Lancebeefpile

 

Target Spotted

house gecko spotted by a cat
sexyelderado

 

“There’s Something About Lizards And Cats Together That Makes Me Turn Into A Little Girl”

cats and lizards sleeping buddies
Coked-Up

 

“This Is Why Cats Shouldn’t Play With Lizards”

small gecko biting cat ear
Thashiznit2003

 

“Shhhh… Be Quiet Cat, We’re Hunting Bugs”

cat and bearded dragon getting along
Kavzilla

 

“So A Lizard Got In The House”

house gecko surrounded by cats
FZridindirty

 

“Just My Cat Cuddling With My Iguana”

cat and iguana friends
NoelleZombie

 

“My Cat Tried To Eat A Lizard So The Lizard Tried To Eat Him Back”

lizards biting cats
mellow_c

 

“Someone Asked Me To Post This Picture Of My Three Cats Here, I’m Not Sure Why”

bearded dragon with two cats
somephotographs

 

“Eating Lunch Together”

cat and bearded dragon eating together
Sherjones81

 

“Here Is A Lizard On A Cat”

lizards on cats
LeXmosse

 

“‘Undivided Attention’ Brought To You By A Small Lizard On The Bathroom Window”

cats spotted a house gecko
GrannyPlantsALot

 

“Turned Around For One Minute While Walter Was Out Running Around And He Got Himself All The Way Up The Door. He Is Such A Character. Minky The Cat Was Jealous”

cat chasing a bearded dragon
KnightsCore

 

“My Cat Loves Her Buddy. She Constantly Wants To Play And He’ll Be No Part Of It”

cat petting a bearded dragon
MrsbearBP2

 

“Baby Bearded Dragon And Cat, Should I Keep Them Apart?”

cat looks after a baby bearded dragon
elayth

 

“They Want That Lizard Soooo Bad”

cats hunting lizards
drinimartini

 

“Lizard Gets Pushed To The Edge And Attacks My Cat”

lizards attacking cats
tsk8123

 

“When You Catch Dinner, But Dinner Catches You Back. The Lizard Bit The Cats Lip For Over 5 Mins”

house gecko biting cat lip
Lafayettecomedy

 

“Cat Playing With A Lizard”

cats and lizards playing together
Basile Morin

Have your any of your cats met lizards? If so, what did they do?