Springtime Cat Illnesses: What You Need to Know
🐱 Springtime Cat Illnesses: What You Need to Know 🐾
Protect Your Cat from Tick-Borne Diseases
Spring brings sunshine, flowers... and ticks. These tiny pests can spread serious diseases to your cat—especially when baby bunnies are around.
Here are two dangerous springtime diseases to watch out for:
🐇 Tularemia ("Rabbit Fever")
What is it?
A bacterial infection cats can catch by eating a sick rabbit or from a tick bite.
Signs to Watch For:
Very high fever
Tiredness or weakness
Swollen glands
Not eating or drinking
Dehydration
Important: Tularemia can spread to people, so wear gloves when handling sick animals.
Treatment:
Usually treatable with fluids, antibiotics, and supportive care—but early treatment is very important.
🐾 Cytauxzoonosis ("Bobcat Fever")
What is it?
A deadly disease caused by a parasite that attacks red blood cells. It spreads through tick bites.
Signs to Watch For:
High fever
Weakness
Not eating
Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes)
Anemia (pale gums)
This disease is very serious and hard to treat. The sooner it’s found, the better the chance for survival.
✅ Protect Your Cat
Tick prevention is the BEST way to protect your cat.
Ask your vet about safe and effective tick preventives today!
