Can cats get sick from eating rats or mice?

Whilst catching a mouse or a rat may be a natural activity for cats and in some cases dogs, eating rodents can have undesirable consequences. Dangers ... In dogs, Toxoplasma may make the dog quite ill and can cause various symptoms ranging from diarrhoea, pneumonia, liver disease, or diseases of the nervous system. read more

The senior cats do get sick sometimes, even though, carnivorous animals have a good digestive power. That is why, it is advisable to discourage cats from hunting. They do get excited when they see rats and end up over-eating which might be unhealthy. read more

The plague! Rats and mice have many differences, but share one key characteristic — they tend to carry pests and disease. Disease There’s a long list of unpleasant diseases humans and cats can get from rat infestations, including hantavirus, leptospirosis, and a condition called rat-bite fever. read more

Toxoplasmosis is another parasite Fluffy can pick up from eating infected mice. According to the ASPCA, most cats become naturally immune to the disease through exposure to the parasite. If Fluffy has been exposed to the parasite but hasn't built an immunity to it, she may have some mild diarrhea and a decrease in appetite. read more