Unlike other parasites you may be familiar with, T. gondii appears to provide some benefit to its host, at least some of the time. When cats are infected, the parasite proliferates in their gut ...

Tons of cat owners have Toxoplasma gondii, the common feline parasite. We've known for quite some time that T. gondii makes rats lose their fear of cats, ...

Nobody wants their kitty to be sick but brushing up on 32 common cat illnesses can make you feel more prepared. Things like ear infections, fleas, or UTIs are not on the list of things that pet ...

A: While cats that spend time outside are more likely to encounter parasites, even indoor-only cats can become infected. Three types are common. The first is fleas.

Of cats who test positive for heartworms, around 75–80% self-cure, while the others will succumb to the disease. Around 10% of cats with heartworms may experience sudden death. If your cat recovers, ...

A common, cat-borne parasite already associated with risk-taking behavior and mental illness in humans may also contribute to exhaustion, loss of muscle mass, and other signs of "frailty" in older ...

Roundworms: Common in cats, especially in kittens, roundworms are large (3 to 6 inches), smooth, and round-bodied. You might not notice symptoms, particularly if your cat has only a few roundworms.

Cats can contract parasites from insects, prey, soil or other animals and can spread them to humans, pets or wildlife. Mark Makela for The New York Times ...