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    Cytauxzoonosis: A Deadly Disease

    Thank you, everyone, for your kind thoughts. I had Piper cremated and got him back from the vet yesterday. We just moved into a new house and I had been looking forward to having Piper with us to explore and have plenty of room to play and places to nap and mice to catch. We are planning on...
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    Please Help, Need Advice/consolation...

    I am so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how it feels. Although, the last time I saw my little Piper, I thought that I might get to see him healthy again, so I didn't truly get to say goodbye. I cried a lot, too. I know how you feel, though. It's so difficult to let go, as well. It's been...
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    Cytauxzoonosis: A Deadly Disease

    Hi all, I'm new to this forum and I've joined here because I want to tell everyone about this disease. I've found it very difficult to find much information about it, but unfortunately I've received a first hand education on the horrors of this disease. Last summer, a stray cat showed up...
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    Please Help, Need Advice/consolation...

    Hi there, Does your cat go outdoors at all? This year has been very bad for ticks and some of them can spread a blood-born parasite called Cytauxzoonosis (Cytaux). Cytaux gets inside the red blood cells of the cat and usually kills them within 5-6 days of symptoms appearing. There is only one...
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