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Is a supermarket cat a good thing or unhealthy for the shoppers?

PoC avatarPosted on January 14, 2015 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2015

Mango is a tabby cat living in a large supermarket in England. Is this okay from a human health standpoint? Mango is in the newspapers today. He is a large tabby cat who, despite having a home nearby prefers to … continue reading…

Posted in Cat News | Tagged Cat News, toxoplasmosis, zoonotic diseases | 4 Replies
Feline viruses

Can I Catch A Cold From My Cat?

PoC avatarPosted on January 1, 2015 by Michael BroadJanuary 1, 2015

No, you can’t catch a cold from your cat and neither can your cat catch your cold. The reason is because the viruses that cause cat colds (flu) and human colds are “animal specific”. Each species of relevant cold-causing viruses … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, viruses | Tagged calicivirus, cat health problems, cat virus, feline herpes virus, human virus, zoonotic diseases | 4 Replies
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Dogs Could Cause Cat Scratch Fever

PoC avatarPosted on November 14, 2014 by Michael BroadNovember 14, 2014

We should be aware that dogs could also cause cat scratch fever in humans. It sounds rather strange but it is true and I hope that this information takes some of the automatic blame away from the cat. You would … continue reading…

Posted in Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged cat flea, cat health problems, cat scratch disease, dog, infection, zoonotic diseases | 5 Replies

Rescue staffers spreading ringworm to cats

PoC avatarPosted on October 22, 2014 by Michael BroadNovember 23, 2014

We know that ringworm is a zoonotic disease.  When we discuss zoonotic diseases we almost invariably refer to the transmission of a disease from animals to us.  In other words, we are referring to the transmission of a disease between … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, ringworm | Tagged animal rescue, cat health problems, cat rescue, cat ringworm, infection, zoonotic diseases | 10 Replies

Can cats get Ebola?

PoC avatarPosted on October 20, 2014 by Michael BroadOctober 20, 2014

Ebola panic is gripping America. There is a need for calm especially in relation to our pets (from my perspective). At the date of this post there is no evidence that cats can get Ebola. People should be relaxed about … continue reading…

Posted in Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged ebola, zoonotic diseases | 3 Replies

Is Ebola transmissible between pets and people?

PoC avatarPosted on October 9, 2014 by Michael BroadOctober 9, 2014

Conclusion: It appears that a person could get ebola from her cat or dog but please read on.. Is ebola a zoonotic disease? If it is, it may have a serious impact on the welfare of domestic cats anywhere. I … continue reading…

Posted in Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged Cat News, ebola, zoonotic diseases | 28 Replies

Can cats pass worms to humans?

PoC avatarPosted on September 10, 2014 by Michael BroadSeptember 12, 2014

Can cats pass worms to humans? Yes, is the answer but unusually. Roundworms The name for roundworms is ‘ascarids’. Ascarids can cause a disease in humans. It is called visceral larva migrans. It is one of the top zoonotic diseases. … continue reading…

Posted in Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged Cat Parasites, hookworm, roundworm, tapeworm, worms, zoonotic diseases | 27 Replies

Can I Get Toxoplasmosis From Kissing My Cat?

PoC avatarPosted on July 23, 2014 by Michael BroadJuly 23, 2014

The answer to the question in the title is “yes, but the chances are extremely slight”. The reason why there is a almost infinitesimal risk of getting toxoplasmosis from your cat if you kiss him is because a cat cleans … continue reading…

Posted in Human to cat relationship, Toxoplasmosis | Tagged Toxoplasma gondii, toxoplasmosis, zoonotic diseases | 15 Replies

Toxoplasma Gondii in Cat Feces Could Cure Cancer

PoC avatarPosted on July 23, 2014 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2015

The word “cure” in the title is ambitious but it may come true or at least create a cancer vaccine. The toxoplasma gondii is a parasite commonly found in cat feces as the cat is the primary host and because … continue reading…

Posted in Toxoplasmosis | Tagged domestic cat, toxoplasmosis, zoonotic diseases | 2 Replies

Have I Given My Cat The Flu?

PoC avatarPosted on April 24, 2014 by Michael BroadDecember 11, 2018

My cat and I have both got the flu, a mild version of it. My cat’s symptoms are exactly the same as my symptoms. As I said, they are mild and you can’t really call them flu symptoms, but flu … continue reading…

Posted in Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged cat swine flu, cat virus, human virus, zoonotic diseases | 21 Replies

Do You Put Down A Cat That Has Caught Bovine Tuberculosis?

PoC avatarPosted on March 29, 2014 by Michael BroadMarch 29, 2014

Do you euthanize a cat that has contracted bovine TB? The answer is no unless you really have to, in my opinion. However, this is a big question because in an earlier article I wrote that the first case of … continue reading…

Posted in Euthanasia | Tagged bovine TB in cats, cat health, euthanasia cats, zoonotic diseases | 1 Reply

Shelter Cats At Christmas. Let’s Think of Them

PoC avatarPosted on December 21, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 21, 2013

In general, cats in conventional animal shelters are living through a stressful and hazardous time. It is probably the most hazardous and stressful time of their lives (depending on the individual shelter and cat). We don’t have to go over … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Rescue, Cat Health, cat overpopulation, cat parasites, Cat shelters, Christmas, death, Euthanasia, FeLV Positive, FIP, FIV, Human to cat relationship, Infection, parasites, ringworm, vaccinations | Tagged cat health problems, cat ringworm, cat shelter euthanasia, cat shelters, cat shelters usa, zoonotic diseases | 9 Replies

Bovine TB in Cats – a Zoonotic Disease

PoC avatarPosted on July 1, 2013 by Michael BroadMarch 3, 2019

Cats could pass on bovine TB (tuberculosis) to people, we are told. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection of the lungs. There are two aspects to this story that stand out: Bovine TB is in the news in the UK because … continue reading…

Posted in Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged feline diseases, zoonotic diseases | 9 Replies

Prevention of Human Toxoplasmosis Prezi

PoC avatarPosted on January 27, 2013 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2015

This is a carefully produced prezi on the prevention of human toxoplasmosis. A “prezi”, for people unfamiliar with the word, is a modern and more flexible version of the usual presentation using online software. I think it is an ideal … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, Cat Products, Human to cat relationship, Stray Cats, Trap Neuter Return, Veterinarians, Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged cat health, human health, toxoplasmosis, toxoplasmosis gondii, zoonotic diseases | 9 Replies

SuperBug Maker Infects First USA Cat

PoC avatarPosted on September 15, 2012 by Michael BroadSeptember 15, 2012

This is a slightly disturbing story about a substance called an enyme that makes bacteria resistant to antibiotics. In other words it is a sort of superbug maker. I feel that this piece of news picked up by Google News … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Rights, Cat Health, Human to cat relationship, Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged zoonotic diseases | 1 Reply

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