Lyme Disease

Cytauxzoonosis

Cytauxzoonosis is a disease that affects cats.  American dog ticks pass the parasite to cats.  The disease is typically found in areas of the south and southeastern US where bobcats are prevalent.

Symptoms: Cytauxzoonosis causes hemorrhaging (excessive bleeding) in the spleen.  Infected cats experience fever, lack of appetite, difficulty breathing, jaundice, and pale gums.

Treatment: There is no known treatment for cytauxzoonosis, which is almost always fatal.  Currently, imidiocarb is being tested as a possible treatment.

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