Author: Dr. Joe Mallat DVM (Veterinarian)

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Bobcat Fever is a serious and fatal disease that causes anemia in feline species. Although the name suggests that the wild bobcat is primarily affected, this is not the case. Bobcats appear to have good immunity and tend to be “carriers” of the parasite, without showing any signs of illness. Domestic cats, however, are not so lucky. Bobcat Fever is mostly found in the south central and south eastern areas of North America. The incidence of the disease is believed to be spreading due…