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    ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER 

    Most common way to get infected: Tick-borne rickettsial disease is caused by the R. rickettsii microorganism. The organism is carried by ticks and transmitted through bites to host animals.

    Pet Symptoms:  Depression, lethargy, anorexia, blood in the urine, irregular heart beat, discolored spots, inflammation, pain the eyes.