Health & WellnessMy cat caught a bird. Are there health risks for my cat, me, or home?
Thanks for your question. Fortunately, there are very few diseases that would be likely to go from a sparrow to you or Cleo. These diseases typically require a large amount of close contact and many of them are pathogens that you and your cat would come in contact with on a regular basis.
Unless the bird produced droppings (urates/feces) while flying in your house, you will not need to disinfectant anything. If you wanted to clean the items that the bird came into contact with, that would not be a problem either, if it makes you feel more comfortable.
I hope that helps to answer your question, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025