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Wow, this is a new one on me. I've worked in the vet business for 13 years, which is how I believe I may have gotten Lyme in the first place (living on a farm is another suspect!), and I've always been told cats can't GET Lyme...only dogs. But since reading this post, I've actually done some research and found a TON of info about finding it in cats as well as dogs. Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it. Lyme disease, from what I understand, requires a "vector," or a host, to pass it from one animal, be it human to human, or human to pet, or pet to pet... So, I agree with everyone else who has stated you shouldn't be able to pass it on to your cats without a tick present. I was unable to find info correlating fleas or mosquitos to Lyme disease, altho you very well could be correct, I just was unable to find it...Everything I found stated clearly that it was a tick-borne illness, even in cats, and that it required the tick to continue its life-cycle. The best bet for "treatment" in cats is prevention, same as with dogs, IMHO, especially given that your cats don't go outdoors. Use a good flea/tick control, whatever you prefer, or whatever your vet recommends. There are a number of them that work wonders in today's flea- and tick-ridden society. Often, recommendations vary based on region, so it's usually best to consult your vet. A dog can also be vaccinated, altho the vaccine is not without its own controversy. Good question, and thanks for educating me, too!  Just because it's impossible doesn't mean it can't happen.
I'm not a doc, so anything I say is my opinion only. Nothing I say is meant as offense, I offer what I can as help.
I believe in educating myself on all my medical issues and being my own advocate, for no one else with do that on my behalf. I recommend we all do the same!
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Perhaps I truly am insane for expecting these docs to listen to me when I say the same things repeatedly to no avail? LOL. I am tired of seeking out new docs and getting the same result time and again...Forgive me if I seem bitter some days. |
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