Lyme disease is rare in cats. This infectious bacterial disease can infect humans through a tick bite. You cannot contract the disease from your cat.
You should remove a tick as soon as you see it, as the longer it stays attached, the greater the risk of disease transmission. Signs of this disease only appear a few months after the tick bite. If you see a tick on your cat, make sure to report it to your vet.
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