Bobcat fever: it’s not just for the wild cats

Bobcat fever is tick-borne cytauxzoonosis and can cause severe illness in domestic cats. Prevention and prompt assessment of suspected illness are 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.