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Worried about pet food safety? Report Problems to the FDA!
http://catcentric.org/2015/09/22/want-safer-cat-food-it-takes-just-two-clicks-to-report-problems-to-the-fda/

http://truthaboutpetfood.com/

http://1.usa.gov/1q7Vi0c

http://www.petsadviser.com/pet-food-recalls/

http://www.littlebigcat.com/nutrition/why-dry-food-is-bad-for-cats-and-dogs/

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                        February 7, 2019

 

Here is an interesting article about the latest findings on Toxoplasmosis.

Sept. 24, 2018

 

Parasite makes quick exit when researchers remove the "handbrake."

 

Researchers have discovered a way to halt the invasion of the toxoplasmosis-causing parasite into cells, depriving the parasite of a key factor necessary for its growth. The findings are a key step in getting closer to a vaccine to protect pregnant women from the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which carries a serious risk of miscarriage or birth defects.

This article appears on several web sites. Here are 3 to choose from for more details:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/09/180924144049.htm

 

Here is an article I wrote ten years ago on this topic:

 

 

 

 

Happy Valentine's Day to all cat lovers who observe this "holiday." If you'd like to get or give a Love-themed T-shirt for a cat lover on your list, here are a couple of ideas: