~Rats and mice can carry diseases and infections which can cause cats to become ill.
~Rodents can also pass on their disease to other prey.
~Rats which come from Carrionplace often are diseased and if eaten by a cat they can cause illnesses.
~Tapeworms are a common disease that are passed from rodent to cat through digestion. Most cats already carry parasites and show no signs of sickness, however large population of the worms in the cat's gut may lead to weight loss, bloating of the bowels and discomfort.