caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, is a concern for feline health and human safety. Many cats carry the parasite ...

Having cat or dog is also associated with higher psychological well-being. For people with depression, patting or playing ...

Even if you don't have a cat yourself, you want to ensure that neighbour's cats, or strays, don't feel like making themselves ...

Exploring the human-cat bond, the emotional and physical health benefits of cat ownership, alongside potential risks like ...

Older people who have had chronic infection with the "cat parasite" Toxoplasma ... can easily control toxoplasmosis and subsequently don't develop any symptoms. In fact, more than 40 million ...

"No predator instincts whatsoever," the poster wrote in the caption, and a user commented: "He looks so confused." ...

Toxoplasmosis symptoms include headaches ... and a host of other problems. To see if a cat has been in your garden, you need to look out for holes in the flower beds, small mounds of soil and ...

They are the main host for toxoplasmosis ... by feral cats that hunt for their food than domestic cats. Most people have mild symptoms that may be similar to flu. But infection during pregnancy ...

gondiiinfection or with symptoms will fail to identify up to 50% of women at risk for congenital toxoplasmosis. Prenatal diagnosis of congenital T. gondiiinfection primarily relies on amniotic ...

Sep. 4, 2024 — High-quality feline induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have now been generated. The feline iPSCs are also footprint- and feeder-free. Further research using these stem cells ...

Cats are adored pets, but they can become a nuisance if they leave their mess in your garden, keep you awake with fighting or scare off the wildlife. In a survey of more than 6,000 Which? members, ...

Toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by a parasite, is the leading cause of foodborne deaths in the U.S., and if contracted by a pregnant woman, can be transmitted to the fetus. The only commercially ...