My cat has caught three baby rats in the last few days in the garden. He has an unusual habit of licking me on the face. Is this a major health risk to me because of his contact with rats
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Don’t let him lick you in the face, make sure he has his shots and at least he is doing what cats do. A lot of people wished their cat would catch mice/rats, but their cats are lazy. I think you will live.
Not really. I would try to dissuade him from actually eating the mice/rats, because they could make him sick.
Unless your cat eats them or gets scratched or bit by them it shouldn’t be a problem.
You should be fine. Try to keep him from catching the rats. Make sure you and your cat are both vaccinated and if you are really worried call a Vet and ask. Good Luck.
Just make sure your cat has had a rabies shot, other wise I don’t think it will cause any problems for you.
Come on people…this is an animal that plays with its own feces! You dont think that poses a health risk to you too? Bacteria from cat feces on every surface in your house (that the cat touches) couldnt be very healthy either. Between dead rats and cat crap, I say get rid of the filthy thing if the germs bother you that much.
Call your vet and explain to them your cat is a hunter.
They can dispense a dewormer that will help keep you and your cat protected.
Ultimately your cat should be on heartworm/flea/parasite prevention monthly.
Advantage Multi,Revolution and Heartgard would all be helpful to control the risk of zoonotic transmission.
Your cat needs to be dewormed and a fecal sample is necessary to identify what parasites you cat may have contracted by interacting with the mice.