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Cats can carry a parasite in their feces that causes a disease called toxoplasmosis in humans — here's how to stay safe.

Humans could be contributing to the spread of a cat-loving, mind-altering parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, new research this week suggests. The study found that domesticated and wild cats were more ...

Older people who have had chronic infection with the "cat parasite" Toxoplasma gondii may have a higher risk of inflammation and frailty, a small study suggests. In an analysis of more than 600 people ...

Many 7News viewers know our good friend Tower Cat enjoys lounging outside our station. However, TC had a recent health scare ...

Managing feral cat populations may help reduce the spread of the parasite T. gondii among humans and animals. (Getty Images) A new analysis suggests that wild, stray, and feral cats living in areas ...

Whether your cat stays indoors or outdoors, all cats are at risk for internal and external parasites. Recognizing the signs of parasites and knowing their life cycles could help maintain your cat’s ...

A recent study reports that free-roaming, stray, feral and “wild” domesticated cats tend to congregate in areas where humans are concentrated, like cities, and these cats tend to shed a greater ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: Can cats that stay indoors get parasites? My veterinarian ...

After experiencing a number of strange symptoms for some time, one woman was shocked to discover that the source of her malaise was actually her cats, who had infected her with a parasite. When Shelby ...