LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — As temperatures rise and ticks become more active, veterinarians are urging cat owners to take precautions against a deadly disease known as bobcat fever.
The illness, which is spread through tick bites primarily through the Lone Star Tick, can affect domestic cats and progress rapidly if left untreated.
Tick season ramps up in Kentucky as experts warn of rising risks
“What happens is we start to see a lot of changes in the blood that can ultimately lead to death if not treated,” said Allison Connor, a relief veterinarian at Village Animal Hospital.
Connor said the disease’s symptoms can be difficult to recognize at first…