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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

The cat parasite Toxoplasma gondii lures infected rats to their feline predators by making the rodents sexually aroused by cat urine, according to a new study in PLoS One. For over a decade, ...

From fleas and ticks to mosquitoes, parasites are active in every state—and not just during the warmer months. Thrive Pet ...

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.