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Pages in category "Parasites of cats" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Ancylostoma caninum;
Avian influenza in cats; Bladder cancer in cats and dogs; Bone cancer in cats and dogs; Cancer in cats; Cat worm infections; Cat flu, an upper respiratory tract infection, caused by: Bordetella bronchiseptica [3] Chlamydophila felis; Feline calicivirus [4] Feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR) [4] FHV-1 [4] Cat-scratch disease; Cat skin disorders
In addition to cats, otters and foxes play a role in maintaining the parasite population as definitive hosts. Intestinal flukes are also pathogenic to humans, but cats play little role in the spread of these parasites; in the case of alaria alata , infection is mostly via pork (pigs act as transport hosts).
The head is bent a little in relation to the rest of the body, forming a hook shape – hence the name. The hook is at the front end of the body. They have well-developed mouths with two pairs of teeth. Males measure approximately 10 by 0.5 mm, and females are often longer and stouter. Males also have a prominent copulatory bursa posteriorly. [6]
Infection with these parasites is known as coccidiosis. Coccidia can infect all mammals, some birds, some fish, some reptiles, and some amphibians. Most species of coccidia are species-specific in their host. An exception is Toxoplasma gondii, which can infect all mammals, although it can only undergo sexual reproduction in cats. Depending on ...
There's a link between an explosive anger disorder and a certain pesky parasite, and that parasite might just come from your cat's behind. Blame your rage on your cat: You could have the feline ...