A Japanese woman has died of a tick-borne disease believed to have been caused by bite from a stray cat. This is serious cat news from Japan. It is unexpected. It is perhaps the first case of this kind of … please continue reading
It appears that, in America, cat owners may have to reassess the possibility of their cat being infected by a very nasty protozoan blood parasite which is often fatal and which is injected into the cat when bitten by a … please continue reading
Have some tweezers to hand before starting. Should you spot a tick on your cat’s body, avoid the temptation of simply trying to pull it out. All you will get is the body, while the head and jaws remain buried … please continue reading
The number of ticks which carry the bacteria which causes Lyme disease is on the increase in Britain and the increase is quite sharp. There has been an estimated 10% increase in the tick population in the past two decades … please continue reading
Here are some tips regarding complementary treatments for cat parasite control. They have been approved by a veterinarian, Dr Fogle, and therefore, although caution needs to be exercised when administering natural home remedies of any sort, these complementary treatments should … please continue reading
Some cat owners in America are very alert to the possibility of their cat getting Lyme disease. The map shows the risk areas (sources: American Lyme Disease Foundation & Yale School of Public Health – 2012): PetMD states in a … please continue reading
by Michael (Ponca City, OK) Engorged tick on a child’s head – image Wikimedia Commons. In certain parts of the world and at certain times of the year ticks on cats are more frequently encountered. For instance ticks are mostly … please continue reading
Cat parasite – bloated tick © Allies Dad creative commons The tick is a revolting parasite that is quite frequently found on cats. My mother (yes her again ) took in a stray cat (Pushkin) that had lumps on his back. … please continue reading
