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       Bobcat fever, formally known as cytauxzoonosis,  concerns among
       cat owners(can also make humans sick & allergic to meat)
   DIR By: Masked Man
       Date: June 13, 2026, 9:13 pm
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       LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Videos and posts about a disease known
       as “bobcat fever” have been spreading across social media,
       prompting concerns among cat owners about the potentially deadly
       illness.
       Jun 13, 2026
       Bobcat fever, formally known as cytauxzoonosis, is caused by the
       parasite Cytauxzoon felis. The parasite is commonly found in
       bobcats and is spread after a tick – most often, the lone star
       tick – bites them and then another animal. The same tick, which
       has been spreading in the U.S., can also make humans sick or
       even allergic to meat.
       While bobcats may be asymptomatic, domestic cats can become
       seriously ill, according to VCA Animal Hospitals. Outdoor cats,
       particularly those living near wooded areas, face the greatest
       risk,
       “One day [your cat] might be hiding, then the next day they’re
       not eating, and by that third day they’re really, really sick,”
       Champagne said. “That’s why it’s so scary.”
       The disease is often fatal, according to VCA Animal Hospitals.
       LINK:
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