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3. Yes. Cats are (along with rats) the predominant host for the fleas that carry plague and it killed them as well.

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 11:56 AM

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I'm sure sick or suspect cats were killed in large numbers as well--even if they did not quite understand the transmission cycle.

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Thanks! The Catholic Church murdered cats and women. What a surprise. 58Sunliner Yesterday #1

That makes sense. Less cats, more rats. 58Sunliner 10 hrs ago #4