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1. petshun.com › article › feral-cat-diseases-and-symptomsCommon Feral Cat Diseases And Symptoms You Should Know

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   May 11, 2024 · Common Feral Cat Diseases: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment. Feral cats, also known as community cats, are domestic cats that have been abandoned or have wandered away from their homes and adapted to living outdoors. Unfortunately, these cats are often exposed to various diseases that can negatively affect their health.

2. www.lovetoknowpets.com › cats › stray-cat-diseasesStray Cat Diseases: What You & Your Cat Can Catch

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   Oct 10, 2023 · If you intend to keep a feral cat, schedule an appointment with your vet to have them examined and tested for the common stray cat diseases. Separate them from your cats until they get the all-clear from the vet. You can keep them in a bathroom or guest room for the time being. Treat the stray or feral cat for fleas right away, if you can.

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4. www.felineresearch.org › post › issue-brief-feralAre stray or feral cats dangerous to humans and public health?

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   A study of patients seeking post-exposure treatment at 11 “university-affiliated, urban emergency departments” found that 81% of 2,030 exposures were attributed to dogs while 13% were attributed to cats [5]. Moreover, 499 of 1,499 dog exposures (33%) occurred in the public street or park, compared to 29 of 248 cat exposures (12%); by ...

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5. www.catster.com › ask-the-vet › diseases-humans-can10 Diseases Humans Can Get From Cats (Vet Answer) - Catster

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   • Rabies. Caused by a deadly Rhabdovirus, rabies is a preventable disease that attacks the neurological system of those infected and is invariably fatal once clinical signs appear.
   • Bacterial Infections. There are three main ways in which cats are likely to transmit a bacterial infection to humans: bites, scratches, and ingestion.
   • Cat Scratch Disease. Also known as cat scratch fever, this condition is caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae, transmitted from cats to humans, unsurprisingly, through scratching.
   • Ringworm. Despite the name, ringworm is actually caused by a multitude of fungal organisms and is also known as dermatophytosis or tinea, with different species affecting different parts of the body.

6. www.catster.com › lifestyle › are-feral-cats-dangerousAre Feral Cats Dangerous? Vet Approved Facts & How to Help

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   Aug 2, 2024 · Feral cats can die of all sorts of diseases and injuries. Many people do not value the lives of feral cats and will abuse, shoot, mutilate, drown, poison, and do other unspeakable things to these ...

7. www.popsci.com › outdoor-cats-spread-diseasesOutdoor cats spread diseases and harm public health | Popular ...

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   May 31, 2022 · But feral cats that don’t have vet care can be a major source of disease, spreading everything from tick- and flea-borne illnesses to viruses such as rabies.”

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   Can feral cats get diseases?

   • Unfortunately, feral cats can develop many diseases due to a lack of proper vetting and exposure to the elements. If these diseases are transmitted to humans or pets, it can be severe and even life threatening in some circumstances. 1. Feline Herpes Viral Conjunctivitis

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   Can feral cats get rabies?

   • But feral cats that don’t have vet care can be a major source of disease, spreading everything from tick- and flea-borne illnesses to viruses such as rabies.”

   Outdoor cats spread diseases and harm public health - Popular Science

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   Are feral cats dangerous?

   • Cats can make messes and spray to mark their territory around your property too, which can then attract other cats and make your outside space pretty stinky. We already talked about disease, but there are other things to be conscious of. In addition to personal property around the yard space, feral cats can pose a danger to your existing cats.

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   What happens if a feral cat dies?

   • Feral cats can die of all sorts of diseases and injuries. Many people do not value the lives of feral cats and will abuse, shoot, mutilate, drown, poison, and do other unspeakable things to these animals. They are often used for other horrific acts, such as bait for dog fighting or target practice.

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   Do feral cats get parasites?

   • Parasites are a pretty routine thing for most cat owners. After all, we have to treat our cats at a scheduled time a few times a year for fleas, worms, and other invaders. Unfortunately, feral cats do not get the same treatment, and they cannot access these medications to clear these parasites from the body.

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   Is the feral cat population a problem?

   • The feral cat population is a big problem. In the United States alone, there are an estimated 50 to 70 million feral cats. This number is astronomical considering that there are only 94.2 million cats registered (as of 2017). While it is absolutely heartbreaking and devastating what human beings have done to cats, it’s equally problematic.

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9. www.animalwised.com › stray-cat-diseasesStray Cat Diseases Transmissible to Humans - Can You Get Sick ...

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   Aug 29, 2024 · While the disease may bear their name, cats are not the only vectors for cat-scratch disease. You can get it from a dog, squirrel or even scratching yourself against some barbed wired. As with rabies, avoid touching a feral cat and you will not catch the disease. Disinfect the wound if you are scratched.