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Q How can I tell if my dog or cat has worms, and what is the treatment if they do? A Generally, you can't tell. It is a common misconception that if you don't see worms in your pet's feces, it doesn't ...

Lungworm is a generic term for a parasite that infects the lungs. I’ve thankfully never diagnosed a case of cat lungworms during my veterinary career so far. While it can go undetected and not cause ...

That cat poop can pose a health risk to humans no longer surprises us. These oocysts are easily transmitted to humans, and researchers have explored their possible link to various mental health ...

Your cuddly, meme-worthy kitty — or, more specifically, its poop — could be a “vast and underappreciated” public health problem, scientists warn. Pregnant women and people with immune deficiencies ...

Be careful next time you change the kitty litter -- cat poop can carry a nefarious parasite that may be much more widespread than thought, researchers say. Cats in the United States release about 2.6 ...

The Internet loves cats, but earlier this summer, we learned that there migt be a downside to keeping a feline companion around: A parasite in cat poop has been linked to schizophrenia. But why? Why ...

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS Local) - Cat owners know all about the dirty job of cleaning out their pet's litter box. A new study is claiming all that cat poop may actually be making some owners more ...