I think it's bad for all animals even if the bite or scratch isn't bad. Pregnant women should never clean litter boxes either. It could cause blindness in their child. I can't remember the name of the virus that they carry naturally. I'm glad your bird got quick medical care and wasn't killed.?The only thing worse than a cat bite is a human bite. I know people that have been hospitalized due to septicemia from cat bites. No fun. I just didn't know how bad it was for a bird of prey. The raptors seem to be immune to so many other things...