Environmental influences on childhood asthma: Allergens
Allergen exposure is associated with the development of allergen‐specific sensitization, but
their relationship is influenced by other contemporaneous exposures (such as microbial …
their relationship is influenced by other contemporaneous exposures (such as microbial …
Toxocara: time to let cati 'out of the bag'
Zoonotic toxocariasis is increasingly prominent as knowledge of its insidious impact on
human health accumulates. Toxocara canis dominates research attention, with Toxocara …
human health accumulates. Toxocara canis dominates research attention, with Toxocara …
Family member, best friend, child or 'just'a pet, owners' relationship perceptions and consequences for their cats
EMC Bouma, ML Reijgwart, A Dijkstra - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Describing the relationship with one's cat in human terms might reflect an underlying
anthropomorphic view of the relationship which might be associated with an owner's …
anthropomorphic view of the relationship which might be associated with an owner's …
Prey selection and predation behavior of free-roaming domestic cats (Felis catus) in an urban ecosystem: Implications for urban cat management
The ecological impact of free-roaming domestic cats (Felis catus) is well-studied. However,
despite receiving considerable attention in both the scientific and popular literature …
despite receiving considerable attention in both the scientific and popular literature …
High prevalence and diversity of Toxoplasma gondii DNA in feral cat feces from coastal California
Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic parasite that can cause severe morbidity and mortality in
warm-blooded animals, including marine mammals such as sea otters. Free-ranging cats …
warm-blooded animals, including marine mammals such as sea otters. Free-ranging cats …
Pet–human relationships: Dogs versus cats
MT González-Ramírez, R Landero-Hernández - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Human–animal interactions have been the focus of research in recent
decades, with the primary interest being the dog–owner relationship. The cat–owner …
decades, with the primary interest being the dog–owner relationship. The cat–owner …
Increase in SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in UK domestic felids despite weak immunogenicity of post-omicron variants
GB Tyson, S Jones, C Montreuil-Spencer, N Logan… - Viruses, 2023 - mdpi.com
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 infections in domestic cats have caused
concern for both animal health and the potential for inter-species transmission. Cats are …
concern for both animal health and the potential for inter-species transmission. Cats are …
Human influences shape the first spatially explicit national estimate of urban unowned cat abundance
JL McDonald, E Skillings - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Globally, unowned cats are a common element of urban landscapes, and the focus of
diverse fields of study due to welfare, conservation and public health concerns. However …
diverse fields of study due to welfare, conservation and public health concerns. However …
Putting the cat before the wildlife: Exploring cat owners' beliefs about cat containment as predictors of owner behavior
Free‐roaming domestic cats pose risks to wildlife, domestic animals, humans, and
importantly, the cats themselves. Behavior change campaigns that seek to minimize these …
importantly, the cats themselves. Behavior change campaigns that seek to minimize these …
A conciliatory and persuasive social campaign changes owner behavior to reduce cats' hunting
E MacDonald, M Farnworth… - … science and practice, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Solutions to the cats‐hunting‐wildlife environmental conflict could benefit from social
science approaches. Our Theory of Planned Behavior questionnaire—informed by an …
science approaches. Our Theory of Planned Behavior questionnaire—informed by an …