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Understanding the Low Incidence of Lyme Disease in Cats

Unlike dogs, cats rarely contract Lyme disease thanks to their grooming habits, lower exposure to ticks, and unique immune responses. Learn why felines are less affected - and how to keep your cat protected.

Windy Hill Veterinary Hospital

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2 hours ago

Understanding the Low Incidence of Lyme Disease in Cats

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Answers to Your Most Common Questions

Our weather is unpredictable, and even in the winter, it doesn't get below freezing. Flea, tick, and mosquito activity decreases with cooler weather but requires freezing temperatures over a sustained number of days for them to die. Intestinal parasites are a year-round occurrence, and heartworm prevention also keeps these parasites under control.
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