TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A stray cat in Junction City examined optimistic for micro organism that’s unfold by ticks and deer flies.
Junction City officers stated on Friday, Dec. 8 that Junction City Police Department was dispatched to a name concerning an injured feline on Nov. 19. JCPD took the feline to the Junction City Animal Shelter and employees shortly assessed the cat was not injured however exhibiting signs of extreme sickness. They practiced correct PPE protocols and isolation protocols out of precaution because of the signs that have been presenting themselves. On Nov. 20, the cat was taken right down to their veterinarian the place Dr. Shamburg shortly assessed it could possibly be one thing extra critical. Due to those signs, Dr. Shamburg elected euthanasia and for the feline to be despatched to Kansas State University for additional testing.
Junction City officers indicated that on Friday, Dec. 7, they acquired the outcomes again that this feline was optimistic for Tularemia. Due to the fast-acting nature of the Junction City Animal Shelter employees and Dr. Shamburg’s fast suspected analysis, they have been in a position to attain out to any those who have been identified to have contact with the cat to have them monitor any signs that might come up and to get with their doctor if something presents. This feline was a stray so far as they have been made conscious. Proper businesses have been notified to incorporate Geary County Health Department, Kansas Department of Health and Environment and extra.
Junction City officers stated Tularemia, also referred to as “Rabbit Fever” is a micro organism that may be unfold by ticks, deer flies, or dealing with contaminated animal tissue. It can happen when searching or skinning contaminated rabbits, muskrats, prairie dogs and different rodents. These varieties end in Ulceroglandular or Glandular Tularemia. The concern in our case for workers and patrons that dealt with this feline was the potential for contacting bodily fluids reminiscent of urine or saliva.
Junction City officers indicated whereas there are different types of Tularemia (Pneumonic or Oropharyngeal), these are rarer and might happen from farming and landscaping when equipment runs over contaminated carcasses or contaminated consuming water. Again, these circumstances are uncommon within the U.S.
The CDC web site has extra data if in case you have additional questions on Tularemia.
Junction City stated essential data to remove from this incident contains:
- Please name legislation enforcement when you see an animal exhibiting signs of sickness or injury- don’t deal with injured or in poor health animals, particularly with no protecting tools. Local quantity: Junction City/Geary County/Grandview Plaza Police Dispatch- 785-762-5912 (after-hours press 0 while you hear the recording).
- Ways you possibly can maintain your self and your pets safe- Keep updated with applicable flea and tick prevention even when your pet stays indoors.
- Avoid working over any deceased animals whereas mowing.
- Use bug spray and safety when outdoors- Use Deet!
- Cook meals totally and get water from a protected supply.
- The Junction City Animal Shelter has 0 Tularemia circumstances. Their fast actions and protected protocols allowed them to keep away from an outbreak each at their shelter in addition to amongst employees.
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