Deadly Disease Alert: Cytauxzoonosis Cases Surge in Indiana Cats – What You Need to Know

In this episode, we delve into a concerning trend revealed by recent research in Indiana: the spread of Cytauxzoon felis, the parasite responsible for the deadly disease known as bobcat fever, among domestic cats. Between 2018 and 2022, seven domestic shorthair cats in southwestern Indiana were infected, marking the state’s first confirmed cases of both acute and chronic cytauxzoonosis. This episode highlights the clinical signs, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for this tick-borne disease, which is often fatal in domestic cats.

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