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Jun 7, 2026
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How you can stop your cat from bringing home unwelcome pathogens
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Roaming cats hunt, interact with wildlife or other domestic animals, and move through environments contaminated with pathogens and toxins. (Unsplash/Oscar Fickel)
How you can stop your cat from bringing home unwelcome pathogens
Published: June 7, 2026 12.38pm EDT
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Pets form an important part of many people’s lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens and diseases, particularly if they frequently roam outdoors.
We are ecologists and a veterinarian who study wildlife health and the movement of …
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