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Bartonella:
is your family at risk?
Bartonella is the bacteria that causes
Cat Scratch Disease in people. It is a zoonotic, which means that
it can be spread from animals to people. Up to 22% of healthy cats
carry this bacteria, and it has been associated with numerous diseases
in cats and humans.
Bartonella is transmitted through
either a bite or scratch from an infected cat, or the bite of an
insect such as a flea or tick. For this reason we strongly recommend
the use of a quality flea and tick control product to reduce the
risk of exposure to your pets.
The following are some of the Bartonella
associated diseases:
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CATS
Gingivitis
Stomatitis
Conjunctivitis
Chronic vomiting / diarrhea
Upper respiratory infections
Inflammatory bowel disease
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HUMANS
Inflammatory bowel disease
Cat scratch disease
Enlarged lymph nodes
Uveitis
Skin rash / irritation
Endocarditis
Joint pain
Mononucleosis-like syndrome
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We have
adopted the following recommendations:
Test all cats that were strays or were adopted from a shelter or rescue
organization, and those showing suspicious symptoms. Institute rigorous
flea & tick control. Test all cats in a multicat household when
a cat is found to be infected with Bartonella. Treat infected cats.
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