Q: Can my cat catch a disease from eating a bird?

My Rag Doll Cat ate a bird he caught in the yard and then threw up. Could he have caught a disease from the bird?Q: My Rag Doll Cat ate a bird he caught in the yard and then threw up. Could he have caught a disease from the bird?

A: Fortunately, it is unlikely that your cat will catch a disease from eating a bird. As you have seen, it can sometimes upset the stomach enough to cause vomiting. If this persists, your cat should be seen by a veterinarian. A cat that eats birds may hunt for other outdoor creatures. Have a stool sample checked regularly on your cat to ensure that he doesn't have any intestinal parasites.

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Dr. Lauren Brickman Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to…

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Comments (2)

Anonymous (Unverified)

My 12 year old female, indoor cat has started
puking lime green with furballs in them, what
does this mean. Thank You Vivian

Mike (Unverified)

Interesting!