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What diseases can my cat get from being around new baby quails?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I got 2 baby quails today.I also have a cat at home.is there any common disease between them and my cat that I should worry about?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on October 16th, 2017

Cats may contract salmonella or toxoplasmosis from eating birds (especially wild birds). Tapeworm infection is also a possibility if the bird has fleas. Quail chicks will likely not pose any hazards though. It would be recommended to keep them separated and secured in a cage to prevent the cat from getting at them.

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