Illawarra Animal Hospital vet says any animal - including cats - can die from a tick bite

Desiree Savage
Updated November 5 2018 - 7:00pm, first published 10:00am
NINE LIVES: Vashti O'Rourke, her son Brock Hardy, 14, and their cat Orangey wgi nearly died after being bitten by a tick. Picture: Sylvia Liber
NINE LIVES: Vashti O'Rourke, her son Brock Hardy, 14, and their cat Orangey wgi nearly died after being bitten by a tick. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Cat owners are being urged to protect their pets against tick bites as many have the misconception felines are immune, according to a Yallah vet.

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Desiree Savage

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