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My cat licked my parrot. Is there a risk she will eat my bird?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 1 day old

I have a rose ring parrot i wanna ask that will she eat her cuz just she was licking my parrot and im scared that she will eay my parrot is it?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on May 2nd, 2020

Since cats are predators and birds are much smaller and more fragile, it is best not to leave the two together as there could be accidental injury. You should monitor them if they're spending time together, and keep them separated if you aren't there to watch.

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