Roundworm Infection in Cats. Ascariasis.

Roundworm Infection in Cats. Ascariasis.

Ascariasis is a disease caused by the parasitic roundworm.           Nematodes (or roundworm) usually parasitic on cats include ascarids (Ascaris), filariasis, hookworms (Dirofilaria immitis), Toxocara cati, pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis), and whipworms (Trichuris trichiura).  Ascaris inhabits the stomach and bowels and appears to do little damage unless present in fairly large Read more…

Outdoor Cat In The City

Outdoor Cat In The City

             Walking on the southern bank of the Black sea I wistfully recalled my many hours of wandering the cobblestone streets of Gelendzhik, my camera, and imagination in tow.  Anywhere I walked, there were cats.  In Gelendzhik’s wide backstreets, cats perch on rooftops and window sills, sit on doorsteps and Read more…