Health officials in Oregon have confirmed a case of bubonic plague and they even pinpointed its spread to a domestic house cat. Officials believe it’s the first time a house cat has spread the bubonic plague to a human.
To prevent the spread of plague, health experts recommend the following tips:
- Avoid contact with rodents and fleas.
- Keep pets on a leash and use flea control products.
- If possible, discourage pet cats from hunting rodents. If your cat becomes sick after being in contact with rodents, call your vet.
So hopefully your cat won’t have the bubonic plague so you should be safe from the disease. To learn more about the cat that spread the bubonic plague, click here.