For millions of people, cats are loving companions that bring comfort and joy. But behind those soft paws and playful claws, ...

The fungus has another unusual means of spread: Cats can sneeze out infectious yeast, researchers reported in Medical Mycology in 2022. “When the cat’s sneezing, it’s going on the surface, it’s going ...

Cat owners are being warned not to ignore any scratches they have from their pets. Even a seemingly minor wound could hide a rare infection that may progress and potentially cause memory and organ ...

Veterinary researchers studied free-roaming cats in New York City. More than half were infected with parasites that could potentially be transmitted to humans, they found. Young male cats especially ...