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Is there a link between domestic cats and human psychosis?

PoC avatarPosted on April 19, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 19, 2022

I declare my bias/interest: I am for the cat and against science which either purposefully or inadvertently maligns the cat. The question in the title is very big and very bold. The answer is that we don’t know, at present. … Continue reading →

Posted in Toxoplasma gondii | Tagged cat study, science, Toxoplasma gondii, toxoplasmosis, zoonotic diseases

Health tip: preventing a toxoplasmosis infection from cat faeces

PoC avatarPosted on March 11, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 11, 2022

A lot has been said about toxoplasmosis and the possibility of contracting it through coming into contact with domestic cat faeces. This has particular significance with respect to pregnant women. Cats get toxoplasma infection by eating infected rodents, birds or … Continue reading →

Posted in toxoplasmosis | Tagged cat litter, cat ownership, Toxoplasma gondii, toxoplasmosis, zoonotic diseases

Feral cats in TNR colonies are no greater risk to human beings than pet cats

PoC avatarPosted on November 8, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 8, 2021

An interesting study dated 2003 titled: Prevalence of infectious diseases in feral cats in Northern Florida concluded that feral cats in TNR colonies are no more of a risk in terms of spreading disease to people or cats tban domestic … Continue reading →

Posted in trap-neuter-release | Tagged FeLV cats, feral cats, feral colony, FIV, infectious diseases, science, study, TNR, Toxoplasma gondii | Leave a reply

Toxoplasmosis in wild animals is more common in places of higher human density

PoC avatarPosted on October 20, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 20, 2021

A study has found that the protozoan parasitic disease called toxoplasmosis is more commonly found in wild animals that live near or in humanly dense urban areas. The chain of events is the obvious one namely that the domestic cat … Continue reading →

Posted in toxoplasmosis | Tagged Cat Parasites, Toxoplasma gondii, toxoplasmosis, toxoplasmosis gondii, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply

Is cat poop good for plants?

PoC avatarPosted on July 9, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 9, 2021

The question is: can cat faeces go into compost? I did some research on the internet some time ago and concluded that it is unwise to use cat faeces in compost. The general consensus is that it shouldn’t be done … Continue reading →

Posted in Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged cat poop, oocysts, Toxoplasma gondii, toxoplasmosis, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply

Coronavirus pandemic must encourage cessation of cat meat trade

PoC avatarPosted on March 20, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 20, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic will hopefully signal the beginning of the end of the cat meat trade in southern China because Covid-19 is a zoonotic disease. I have been looking at a study from 2019 which researched the connection between Toxoplasma … Continue reading →

Posted in Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged cat study, China, China animal abuse, study, Toxoplasma gondii, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply

How do I know if my cat has toxoplasmosis?

PoC avatarPosted on January 4, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 4, 2021

You might not know that your cat has toxoplasmosis because the most common signs are the signs of other illnesses such as lethargy and loss of appetite. However, “feline intestinal toxoplasmosis is usually asymptomatic”. This means that there are no … Continue reading →

Posted in toxoplasmosis | Tagged Toxoplasma gondii, toxoplasmosis, toxoplasmosis gondii

Premenstrual syndrome and toxoplasmosis

PoC avatarPosted on December 18, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 18, 2020

I would like to quickly put the record straight, as I see it, about the news media’s reporting of a link between premenstrual syndrome and toxoplasmosis. The Irish News are reporting on this today although the Mexican University study to … Continue reading →

Posted in toxoplasmosis | Tagged oocysts, Toxoplasma gondii, toxoplasmosis

Can cats be vaccinated for toxoplasmosis?

PoC avatarPosted on December 17, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 17, 2020

No, at the moment, cats cannot be vaccinated for toxoplasmosis. There is a fairly recent study published online on the Science Direct website which provides some insights into the possibilities of a vaccination against this widespread disease. It is entitled, … Continue reading →

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Pallas’s cats at zoos infected with Toxoplasma gondii

PoC avatarPosted on November 11, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 11, 2020

Pallas’s cat is sometimes referred to as ‘Pallas cat’. The former name is the accurate one together with Manul. The status of this small wild cat species in captivity was and probably remains precarious. They are considered to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Manul | Tagged captive cats, cat illnesses, manul, pallas cat, pallas's cat, small wild cats, Toxoplasma gondii, zoos | Leave a reply

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