Cats — those gif-able, meme-driving, better-than-dog pets — are awesome.* Their poop? Not so much. It's long been known that some cats carry a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, or T. gondii, and that ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Lightspruch There are many reasons why you might find blood in your cat’s ...

Millions of Americans are infected with a brain parasite that some scientists say alters mood and behavior. Before you start blaming your erratic conduct on the bug, it's important to know that much ...

Ever wondered about the bacteria in your cat's gut? It's probably not something that crops up in most people's daily lives, but some of us care. The evidence for that is Kittybiome, a crowdfunding ...

A study has linked Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), or the "cat poop parasite," to several mental disorders that can affect humans Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...