Some cats, particularly certain purebred cats, can carry ringworm without showing any symptoms. Ask your veterinarian if your cat may be at risk. Ringworm is treatable. Contact a physician if you are concerned about possible exposure. Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the single-celled parasite Toxoplasma gondii.
Cats are the only species of animal to shed the infectious stage in their feces.
Other animals, however, can disseminate Toxoplasma if their infected meat is eaten without proper cooking. Cats acquire Toxoplasmosis by eating rodents, undercooked meat, the feces of other cats, or contaminated soil. Cats can acquire the infection easily if they are allowed to hunt or are fed raw or undercooked meat. Most infected cats show no symptoms of the disease. Sometimes there is a short episode of diarrhea, pneumonia, or ongoing neurologic or eye problems.