What is babesiosis and what are its symptoms?
Babesiosis: a disease caused by a tick-borne single-celled blood parasite
Symptoms:
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
- Pale mucous membranes, yellow mucous membranes
- Rapid pulse and breathing
- Brownish red urine
IMPORTANT: Urgent medical attention required! Kidney damage is common, so every day that passes reduces your pet’s chances of survival and complication-free.
Protection against ticks, and therefore babesiosis, is of highly importance for our outdoor pets! Conscious owners are advised to pay extra attention to prevention and to contact a veterinarian as soon as possible, even at the slightest sign of illness.
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