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 ...

One out of every two pet cats in Europe is infested with some sort of parasite, according to research published last week in the journal Parasites and Vectors. Ear mites and fleas were the most ...

Although no one wants to think about their cat having worms, intestinal parasites like tapeworms or roundworms in cats are ...

Q: My 2-year-old neutered cat has suddenly taken to scooting his rear on the carpet, much as dogs do when their anal glands are full. What possible reasons would cause a cat to scoot like this? A: ...

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(CNN)Pregnant women are advised to avoid many things, including alcohol, smoking and even their cat’s litter box. More than 90% of obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States caution patients ...

For decades, scientists have warned that ecologically destructive activities increase the risk of diseases spilling over between wildlife and human populations. Examples of these drivers include ...

Most cats will get intestinal parasites at some time in their lives. Commonly called worms, there are several different types. Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasites found in cats. They ...

Studies show cat ownership can have positive health benefits. Let’s keep it that way, for us and our cats. No matter if your cat lives indoors, outdoors, or somewhere in between, parasites pose ...