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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 AlertPet Ecology Perfect Litter™ outperforms all other litters in every way. Our Patented formula is ultra lightweight - up to 70% lighter than regul... boxes. 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:
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a viral infection that attacks the immune system of cats. FIV is not contagious to people; it is an infectious disease spread from cat to cat, primarily by biting....
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a progressive and ultimately fatal disease of cats caused by a coronavirus. It infects cats and kittens and transmission occurs through contact with another infected...
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a viral disease of domestic cats that impairs immune system function and causes some types of cancer.
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