and she was carrying it in her mouth until I stopped her. Should I take her to see a vet, just in case something was wrong with the bird or something?
2007-06-10 13:15:18 · 41 answers · asked by Jess 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
To everyone who said to get her a collar with a bell, she already has one. But thank you anyway!
2007-06-10 14:44:15 · update #1
It's fine just as long as she isn't acting wierd or any thing like that. Just let her go with her own flow and routine. She should be okay, because if the bird did have a sickness, your cat would be acting wierd to you. Taking her to the vet wouldn't really be necessary, but if your cat is doing odd stuff, it might be. Good luck with your kitty cat!
2007-06-10 13:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as the cat didn't eat the bird the cat will be fine, just watch her for the next little while, if she isn't eating or anything else unusual then take her but other then that she will be fine
Cats kill birds all the time!
If she did eat it then make sure you watch for changes. I had a cat that did and it killed him. The vet said that birds are exposed to pestisides outside and when the cat ate it the pestiside got into the cat and a cat's system can't handle the pestisides.
2007-06-10 13:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by unknown friend 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Did the bird look normal ? if it did then dont worry about it. If it looks like something was wrong with the bird, or you are just paranoid, then yes go take her for a quick check up. Make sure you say its an emergency though, just so they wont have you sitting in the waiting room for 2 hours if something really IS wrong
2007-06-10 13:19:07 · answer #3 · answered by john s 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take her to the vet. That is normal for cats. I would get her a collar with a bell.
2007-06-10 14:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's fine. She's a cat. Cats kill birds (and mice). If she has a collar, you might consider putting a little bell on it - that way the birds will escape before she pounces on them.
2007-06-10 13:31:59 · answer #5 · answered by mJc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's natural for cats to kill birds. Unless your cat shows any signs of being sick, then I'd let it go. Cats in the wild kill birds all the time. She probably wanted to show you it as a gift.
2007-06-10 20:36:13 · answer #6 · answered by k.t. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are the cat will be just fine. She's probably killed a lot of birds, squirrels, moles, etc, you don't even know about. If your cat is outside, just be sure to watch for symtoms of certain diseases, including rabies, even. But cats immune systems are strong for that kinda stuff, so I wouldn't worry about it at all.
2007-06-10 13:20:50 · answer #7 · answered by Mariah 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Don't worry about it. You'd just be paying a vet a whole lot of money for nothing. Trust me, I know - I have four cats (formerly five) and most of them bring home birds, mice, lizards, bugs - whatever they can get. They haven't gotten sick with anything yet.
2007-06-10 13:25:23 · answer #8 · answered by Chels 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No,not because of the bird. You should take her to get all of her shots though. Rats and mice are more likely to carry diseases, so she needs vaccines. Birds do have mites and fleas, so you might want to give her a bath. If it was a pest bird praise her, but if it was a song bird then scold her!
2007-06-10 13:30:18 · answer #9 · answered by Karinda T 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your cat will be be fine - she probably has killed others that you haven't seen. It's very normal - cats are predators, and in fact they probably kill too many birds. She is bringing you a present. I have a friend whose cat likes to bring her voles and mice and leaves them in her shoes. Gross, but thoughtful.
And specifically -- if you were worried about diseases. Birds do carry some diseases, but only mammals carry rabies, so you don't have to worry about that.
2007-06-10 13:29:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋