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Cytauxzoonosis in Cats

Cytauxzoonosis is a serious tick-borne protozoal infection of cats.

Cytauxzoonosis is a serious tick-borne protozoal infection of cats. It can progress to fatal illness, making timely veterinary assessment and prevention of tick exposure important.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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