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Cats spending more time indoors during the winter can increase toxoplasmosis threat to humans. (Photo: Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife )
Ag News, Disease, Health & Wellness, Home and Family, Pets

Mitigating the threat of toxoplasmosis this winter

As temperatures drop, outdoor cats may spend more time indoors, which calls for attention to a health threat — the “cat parasite.” Read More

Little girl is having fun with golden retriever on a green grass. (Photo: iStock - Vasyl Dolmatov)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family, Pets

Furry friends can increase healthy trends

Teppo Lily (Photo: iStock - itasun)
Home and Family, Pets

Felines not a purr-fect match for Easter lilies and similar flowers



Dogs, cats, and other animal companions that share your home can be at risk if they ingest houseplants that are poisonous to them. (Photo: Bruce J. Black and Emily Steele, Illinois Extension)

Keep their paws off overwintering indoor plants