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    Cats often catch bats without eating them, putting the bats' lives at risk from infection. If a cat catches a bat, the bat needs expert help from a bat carer as soon as possible to survive. Cat owners can help bats by keeping cats indoors from half an hour before sunset until an hour after, as bats are most active during these times. Over 30% of bats rescued have been attacked by cats, with over half of bat attacks by cats proving fatal.

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    Thank you for calling the Bat Conservation Trust about the bat your cat caught.

    Cats do not eat bats but they like to play with them. If a bat has been caught by a cat it will
    need expert help from a trained bat carer as soon as possible. Even a tiny amount of cat saliva
    in a bat's bloodstream can cause infection and without help they are likely to die. Cats will
    often learn where a bat roost is and catch bats as they leave the roost, putting a whole colony
    at risk.

    By following a few simple steps responsible cat


    owners can stop bats being harmed:

     Bring your cat indoors half an hour before sunset and


    keep it in all night when bats are most active (April –
    October).
     If you cannot keep your cat in all night, bring it in half
    an hour before sunset and keep it in for an hour after
    sunset.
     It is very important to keep cats indoors at night from
    mid-June until the end of August because bats will be
    looking after their babies.

    If your cat often brings in bats he/she might have found a roost and may return to it.

    Bat Carers estimate that over 30% of bats they rescue have
    been attacked by cats.1

    Only 14% of bats injured by cats are released. Over half


    (56%) do not survive a cat attack and 30% cannot be returned
    to the wild.2

    What should I do if I find a bat on the ground?

    Only handle the bat if you have to; as with any wild animal use
    gloves or a tea towel to avoid getting bitten. Place the bat in a box
    with small air holes in and put in a small, shallow container with a
    few drops of water. Contact the Bat Conservation Trust Bat Helpline
    for advice on 0345 1300 228.

    __________________________________________________________________________
    1 2
    Jan Ragg (2001-2011) and Gail Armstrong (1997-2009). Gail Armstrong (1997-2009).

    The Bat Conservation Trust (known as BCT) is a registered charity in England and Wales (1012361) and in
    Scotland (SC040116). Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in England No: 2712823. Registered office:
    Quadrant House, 250 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5RD. Vat Reg No: 877158773.

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