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

W hile cats are pets known for their cleanliness, grooming themselves regularly, they still need care because they can be ...

Your cat may have worms if they are vomiting, losing weight, or you see worms in their stool. Cats may get roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, or heartworms. You can treat a worm infestation with ...

Cats in particular can carry a parasite known as Toxoplasma gondii. This is one of the most common parasites in the world and more than 40 million Americans are estimated to carry it. One way ...

You might think worms are only a concern when they show up in your pet’s poop. However, most dogs and cats who are diagnosed ...

A deadly fungal epidemic in Brazil is evolving fast: pollution, cats, and genetics may be fueling its unstoppable spread.

Penn Vet researchers show that the immune system can recognize and control the latent stage of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii ...

It is caused by eating contaminated, poorly cooked meat and by exposure to infected cat feces, as felines are the only animal in which the parasite can sexually reproduce. Co-author Julia N.

It might still affect human behavior in important ways. The infection is caused by a brain parasite transmitted by cats. The parasite lives in a sort of symbiosis with our furry friends.