A parasitic infection transmitted to humans by cats affects billions of people and can alter their behavior. New research ...

It causes symptoms similar to the flu ... These include: Contact with cat feces that contain the parasite. Cats can acquire toxoplasmosis by eating infected prey or raw meat.

"Worms are common, especially in kittens, newly adopted cats, and cats who spend time outdoors," says Amanda McNabb, DVM, a veterinarian in private practice. Your cat may show symptoms of worms ...

So, your cat has a bloated belly? Well, there really are a variety of reasons your cat might appear bloated. Some are totally ...

Types of worms and their signs and symptoms Cornell University veterinarians estimate that as many as 45% of cats have ...

Data on US states with the highest infection rates for heartworm, Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis is presented.

IT is not well-known that stray cats that have not been dewormed often carry zoonotic parasites (parasites that can be transmitted from animals to humans). I carried out surveys on faecal samples ...

Well, as I was so pleasantly reminded when I found an embedded tick on one of my indoor/outdoor cats, parasites can occur year-round and don’t follow a strict calendar that determines when they ...

Traub emphasised the importance of shifting from reactive treatments to preventive care, as misconceptions about parasites remain widespread. She pointed out that many owners mistakenly believe cats ...

But, for most people, it is latent and lacks clinical symptoms. It might still affect human behavior in important ways. The infection is caused by a brain parasite transmitted by cats. The ...