Are you aware that a certain plague affects cats too? A bacteria called Yersinia pestis can bring about destruction through three different types of plagues. Aside from cats, Yersinia pestis can also affect other animals such as wood rats, ground squirrels, rabbits, as well as prairie dogs. It might sound too scary, but a plague is really curable and it is rare for it to have severe consequences. Cats are affected by Yersinia pestis through oral contact with tissue or secretions as well as bites from an infected flea. Fleas get infected when they suck the blood of infected rodents. Infected fleas can transmit the Yersinia pestis bacteria to humans as well. Moreover, humans can get infected by handling infected animals’ bodily fluids improperly. Outdoorsy or predatory cats are more susceptible to getting infected by the Yersinia pestis-led plague because they have higher chances of coming into contact with infected animals in the wild. Make an appointment with your vet clinic Louisville, KY if your cat is showing signs of illness.
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