"Martin" wrote in message
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On 4 Oct 2004 14:31:37 GMT, (Nick Maclaren)
wrote:


In article ,
"Franz Heymann" writes:
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| Equally well, don't treat them as just large mice and ignore
them.
| They are a significant health hazard, though NOT enough of one
to
| go into panic mode.
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| Are they genuinely more of a health risk than a pet cat?

A good question. I believe so, but wouldn't be shattered to
find out that converse was true.

We've had two cats for 12 years. We are healthy perhaps rats aren't
a
health risk either.

Agreed.

Children are a bigger health hazard.

Yes.

Franz