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Feline Histoplasmosis
Feline histoplasmosis is an intracellular fungal infection, usually limited to the respiratory and digestive tracts, characterized by cough, diarrhea, emaciation and mucosal ulcers. This article explains its symptoms and treatment.
Feline Primary Hepatic Jaundice
Feline primary hepatic jaundice is directly caused by too much bilirubin in the blood, which happens when the liver's metabolism or excretion goes wrong. Many things can disrupt liver metabolism - here is the breakdown.
Is It True You Cannot Keep a Cat While Pregnant
Cats themselves are not a real threat; the worry is Toxoplasma, which a cat sheds only once after its first infection. The risk of catching it is very low if you scoop daily, avoid raw meat, and wash hands. A cat's company can even ease prenatal mood.
Can You Get Toxoplasmosis from Keeping a Cat?
Many people are discouraged from getting a pet because parasites on animals can harm humans—toxoplasmosis being a prime example. Here is what you should know about toxoplasmosis infection.
What happens if a young Golden Retriever eats raw meat?
Raw meat risks parasite and bacterial infections (salmonella, E. coli), obesity and unbalanced nutrition, and digestive upset like diarrhea and vomiting in puppies with limited digestion.
How to Tell If a Cat Has Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic parasite most cats catch from raw meat, infected feces, or contaminated water — indoor, dewormed cats are low-risk. Most show no signs, but weak or pregnant cats can get sick. Confirm only with a vet test strip (~90%) or PCR (~99%); deworm regularly and avoid handling litter while pregnant.
Can Cats Carry Toxoplasmosis?
Cats are a host but only carry toxoplasma if exposed. They catch it from infected animals, oocyst-laden feces, or contaminated water. Most show no signs; weak cats get diarrhea or worse. Prevent with regular deworming, glove use on litter, and no raw meat.
How Combined Spot-On Parasite Treatments Work
Parasite control is now routine for most pet owners, but choosing among crowded products is hard. Combined internal-and-external spot-on treatments have become the top pick because one monthly application covers many parasites. This guide explains why prevention matters, how a combined spot-on works through the ingredient pair imidacloprid plus moxidectin, and how to apply it safely and conveniently. Quality products are gentle, clearly labeled, and free of harsh additives—making professional-level prevention practical for ordinary homes. Always confirm the right product with a veterinarian.
Canine and Feline Toxoplasmosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii, with cats as the definitive host; dogs and cats are often silently infected but can develop respiratory and nervous signs. It is treated with sulfonamide-based anticoccidial therapy.
Can You Keep a Cat While Pregnant?
Whether you can keep a cat during pregnancy has long been debated, with both supporters and strong opponents. The main worry is that a pregnant woman might catch toxoplasmosis from the cat and harm the fetus. So can pregnancy and cats lead to toxoplasmosis? Let us find out.