Diagnostic Testing Service
Feline zoonoies panel (PFS006)
Specimen type
EDTA whole blood
Urine
Feces
Contents
- Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Infected cats may show lameness, fever, loss of appetite, fatigue, or difficulty breathing. Lyme disease can also affect the kidneys, joints, nervous system, and heart.
- The most common symptoms of toxoplasmosis include fever, loss of appetite, and lethargy. It can also affect the eyes and central nervous system, leading to uveitis, blindness, lack of coordination, seizures, and loss of control over urination and defecation.
- Heartworm disease often goes undiagnosed in cats, but it’s crucial to understand that even immature worms can cause significant damage, resulting in a condition known as heartworm-associated respiratory disease (HARD).
- Leptospirosis infection can be contracted through contact with urine or water contaminated with the bacteria. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, dehydration, diarrhea, and changes in urination.
- Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection caused by Bartonella henselae. Cats carrying the bacteria typically remain asymptomatic and rarely become ill. The infection is transmitted to humans when an infected cat bites or scratches them deeply enough to break the skin.
