There are many species of roundworms, and two of them cause disease in cats — Toxicaris leonina and Toxocara cati. These worms are 3 to 5 inches long and live in your cat's intestine, consuming ...

While roundworm infestations usually don’t pose a significant health risk for your cat, they can lead to complications for ...

Experts warn of tapeworm and roundworm risks in cats that could also infect humans Experts say the chances of tapeworms and roundworms taking up residence in your feline friends is significantly ...

Roundworm infection, or toxocariasis, is a zoonotic disease — a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Dogs and cats are the definitive hosts for the roundworm species that ...

An international team led by EPFL has discovered a powerful anti-aging pathway in roundworms, revealing how boosting the cell ...

Intestinal parasites, commonly referred to as worms, hide inside your cat where they silently cause harm. Common intestinal parasites in cats include roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms. Some, like ...

The 61-year-old man received a new kidney from a deceased donor after being diagnosed with “nephrosclerosis-related end-stage ...

Health officials in Los Angeles County are reporting two human cases of a rare but potentially severe illness known as raccoon roundworm, which can cause severe brain, spine and eye damage. The ...

Roundworms: The most common worm found in both cats and dogs is the roundworm, which affects a cat’s intestines. In fact, most cats will become infected during their lifetime with these pests ...

Two cases of rare Raccoon Roundworm detected in human in Los Angeles 00:35. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday said that they are currently investigating the ...

Fewer than a dozen cases of raccoon roundworm have been reported in humans in California since 1993. ... Although also highly rare, dogs and cats can become infected with raccoon roundworm, as well.