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If you own a cat, you may be surprised when a mouse shows up in your home. While cats are known to hunt birds, mice, and other small animals, you shouldn’t rely on your pet to take care of a mouse infestation. Below are a few reasons why you should instead hire a rodent control company to keep your furry friend safe.

4 Reasons Your Cat Shouldn’t Handle a Mouse Problem

1. Disease

If your cat catches a mouse, their natural instincts may drive them to eat it. While this might be fine for a wild cat, your domesticated pet probably isn’t accustomed to the bacteria and parasites that mice can carry. Your cat could get roundworms, which will compete for nutrition. They could also get toxoplasma, which may cause pneumonia or liver problems and is also contagious to humans.

2. Size

Mrodent controlice are small enough to squeeze through tiny holes, which is how they made it into your home originally. In all likelihood, they’ll nest in your walls or crevices where a cat can’t reach. So while your cat might catch a stray mouse running across the kitchen, they won’t be able to get to the root of the problem and stop them from breeding.

3. Poison 

Poison is a common rodent control measure, but it could end up harming your cat. Many mice that have been poisoned still live for a while and may seem slower and disoriented, making them an easy target. However, if your cat chows down on a poisoned mouse or rat, they could experience secondhand risks.

4. Injury 

Lastly, many cats have only ever lived indoors. While they still have hunter instincts, they may not be fully up to the task, particularly if they are declawed. Mice and rats can put up a fight if they’re backed into a corner, and your cat could sustain injuries.

 

Keep your cat safe and call the rodent control experts at Taylor's Weed & Pest Control. Their team has more than 40 years of combined experience serving the Hobbs, NM, area. Whether you need to eradicate pesky weeds in your lawn, control insect and rodent infestations, or get a termite inspection, they can handle it all. Call (575) 492-9247 to schedule an appointment and visit them online to learn about their full range of services.

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