Do opossums eat cats?

In theory, a possum can kill a house cat. But it is extremely rare. In fact, cats, both stray cats and even pet cats, kill a far larger number of opossums, especially the young opossums, which aren't much different in size or appearance than a ... They are scavengers, and they don't actively hunt any large animals to kill and eat. read more

The possums eat cat food if they can get it, and the cats let them eat it without trying to meddle, which is a good thing. The possums also like to eat cat poo, which is kind of nice because it cleans up the yard. read more

In fact, cats, both stray cats and even pet cats, kill a far larger number of opossums, especially the young opossums, which aren't much different in size or appearance than a rat! Of course cats kill opossums. read more

Not as a rule. There is plenty of easy-to-subdue food, like slugs and fruit and carrion. Cats fight back. read more