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Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) was first described in 1950 and, although it does not cause a fever, it is also known as Cat Scratch Fever.

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[aja3171]

This is a good to know article. Thanks for the link admin

[catatonic]

I'm sorry I really don't have enough time to read the whole article. But I am equally curious as to how this disease can be cured. We do have cats at home and my mom is a diabetic I know for a fact that she shouldn't be injured in any way specially if it would be infected with other germs. Is the cat scratch disease really dangerous?

[wittykitty]

My sister has two cats that have very bumpy scabby skin and their fur is all falling out. One has terrible scratching fits and will fall off the edge of whatever she is laying on at the time while she twists and writhes and tries to scratch. Both cats are soooo skinny and their hair is falling out. She won't take them to the vet because that's just the attitude she has in life...you know those people who won't see the doctor for anything. I think they should be put down. Alot of times they don't even keep their meals down. I feel so bad for them.

[catatonic]

That's the worst thing I have ever heard. That's a very lame excuse for bringing your cat to the vet. Doesn't she even thought of the welfare of the poor kitties. It just seemed that it's ok for her if they die of the disease or something. Diseases can be prevented if you would consider treatment at an early stage. If it's too late its just goodbye to those poor kitties.

[wittykitty]

I know that is a terrible reason, but there is just not so much I can do because they are not my cats. I feel so helpless. I guess she is just too busy with other things or just doesn't care. The cats are really her kids so I guess she wants them to decide or pay with their allowance and they don't have enough or some other lame thing. It really makes me mad. I feel bad for the animals, but there is nothing I can do. I did try calling the animal shelter but they said it wasn't really abuse.... (pardon??).

[Susan_Gatley]

I have not enough time to read the article..
thank you for link...