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About a week ago, my husband and I found a worm or something that looked like a worm on our 8-year-old cat. It was about a quarter of an inch long and disgusting looking. We had no idea how our cat ...

You can take certain steps to lower your chances of becoming an unwitting host to one of these nasties. Practicing basic hygiene is key, Mena Lora says. Wash your hands with soap regularly, use insect ...

Be careful next time you change the kitty litter — cat poop can carry a nefarious parasite that may be much more widespread than thought, researchers say. Cats in the United States release about 2.6 ...