Episode
Bobcat Fever Threat to Cats
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 90
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Summary
Bobcat Fever is a deadly tick-borne illness for cats, spreading via lone star ticks and showing symptoms like extreme lethargy, loss of appetite, high fever, and yellow gums—often appearing 10-15 days after a bite. With nearly zero survival without treatment, prevention is critical: keep cats indoors or perform daily tick checks. Though no vaccine exists, a breakthrough treatment in 2012 raised survival rates from under 25% to around 60%. Early detection and fast action could save your cat’s life—especially if you live in tick-prone areas between March and September. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/21f332f6b233a087