The third cat infected with plague was found in the United States. These measures are available to prevent plague infection.

According to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), there are three confirmed cases of plague infection in domestic cats in Wyoming. The third plague-infected cat was found in Johnson County, Casey City. The cat was allegedly wandering outdoors for a long time.

According to the AJC, two other cases occurred in Sheridan and Campbell counties.

"Pelvic is a serious bacterial infection that can be fatal to pets and humans if not treated with antibiotics as soon as possible," Dr. Alexia Harrist, a state health official and state epidemiologist at WDH said in a WDH press release. "This disease can be transmitted to humans through fleas from sick animals and from infected animals. We let people know that there are potential threats in the homes of cats and the entire state." Since 1978, only six humans have been infected with the plague in Wyoming.

"While this disease is rare in humans, plagues naturally occur in western United States where rodents and fleas on them are infected," Dr. Harrist explained in a WDH statement.

1. The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the following precautions to help prevent plague infection.

2. In areas where fleas may be present, use repellent on boots and pants.

3. Use flea repellent on pets and properly handle rodent pets can be taken home.

4. Avoid unnecessary contact with rodents.

5. Avoid contact with rodent carcasses.

6. Avoid unexplained areas of rodent death.