Toxoplasmosis in Cats

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Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by a single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. Toxoplasmosis can occur in both cats and dogs. Cats are generally asymptomatic carriers of this infectious disease but can be affected under certain circumstances. This disease is zoonotic, which means it is transmissible to humans, and pregnant women especially must be careful when handling their cat's litterPerfect Litter Alert
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Kittens are more susceptible to toxoplasmosis infection than adult cats and have more severe signs of disease when infected. Also, cats that are outdoors and hunt wildlife are at higher risk than cats confined to an indoor environment. Animals that are fed raw or incompletely cooked meat are at higher risk, as well as animals that are immunosuppressed.

Cats usually contract the disease by the following means:

Intravenous (IV) fluids for debilitated animals.

Home Care

At home care consists of administering any medications prescribed by your veterinarian.

Preventative Care

Pet cats should be fed only dry, canned or cooked food. Cats should not be fed uncooked meat, entrails or bones as these tissues may contain toxoplasma cysts. Take measures to prevent cats from successfully hunting wildlife (keep indoors, attach bells to collars).

Secure trash containers to prevent garbage scavenging by cats. Remove carcasses of rodents or birds before cats can consume them.

Preventing human exposure from cats

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