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Well, it depends.

If your cat is catching mice (not eating them) it is unlikey there will be any risks. Apart from if the mouse if carrying fleas or something which are carrying a disease which can jump onto your cat and thus infect them. Although, this is not likely.

If your cat EATS the mouse, there is more of a risk, but not anything to worry about. (It is normal for cats to EAT their prey). The above applies, although if the mouse carries internal diseases and the cat eats it, the cat MAY catch them, but unlikey again.

All round, I'd say theres just a 2% health risk! VERY LOW!!!

(my cat often catched mice and I have known many who have EATEN them, and nought happened)

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