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Lyme Disease in Cats: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know

Protect Your Pet: Essential Information on Lyme Disease As May marks Lyme Disease Prevention Month, it's crucial to protect your pet from this common tick-borne illness, which is transmitted by infected black-legged (deer) ticks. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and can lead to serious health issues if left untreated. Watch for symptoms like: Lethargy and fever Loss of appetite Painful, swollen joints or shifting leg lameness

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