Pet Cat in Jefferson County Dies from Plague, Health Officials Issue Warning
TL;DR
A domestic cat in Evergreen, Colorado, tested positive for the plague and died, marking the first confirmed animal case in Jefferson County since 2023, following a recent human death in Arizona; health officials warn about the risks of flea bites and contact with infected animals, emphasizing prompt antibiotic treatment for humans.
- Health warning issued after pet cat dies from plague The Independent
- Colorado on alert after dead cat tests positive for the plague - weeks after Arizona man died from disease The Independent
- Jefferson County on alert after cat tests positive and dies from plague KUSA.com
- First plague case of the year confirmed in pet cat in Evergreen, Jefferson County Public Health says Denver7
- Jefferson County cat dies of plague The Denver Post
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