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Rising Tularemia Cases Prompt Urgent Pet Safety Measures

7/25/2025

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Minnesota is facing a rise in tularemia cases, or "rabbit fever," with five reported instances in 2025. This alarming trend is linked to tick bites and contact with infected animals. Symptoms like fever and swollen lymph nodes are concerning, prompting health officials to urge pet owners to keep cats indoors and adopt tick prevention strategies.

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Minnesota is facing a rise in tularemia cases, or "rabbit fever," with five reported instances in 2025. This alarming trend is linked to tick bites and contact with infected animals. Symptoms like fever and swollen lymph nodes are concerning, prompting health officials to urge pet owners to keep cats indoors and adopt tick prevention strategies.