Elmore County cat recovering from plague infection

Laboratory tests indicate an Elmore County cat was infected with plague. The cat had recent contact with a rodent, which may have been a ground squirrel, or “whistle pig,” before becoming ill. The cat was treated promptly by a veterinarian and is recovering. No additional pets or people are ill. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition.