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Research Library
Little evidence that T. gondii parasite causes behavior changes in humans
With data from a longitudinal birth-cohort study, authors find little evidence of Toxoplasma gondii infection link to psychiatric disorders.
Cat health and welfare after TNR: Considerations and concerns
What various peer-reviewed studies tell us about the health, body condition, disease risk, and life expectancy of free-roaming cats.
Feral cat feeding bans: The reasoning, risks, and results
Three reasons why communities consider cat "feeding bans" and which approaches are more effective for free-roaming cat population reduction.
Cat health and welfare: Auckland, New Zealand stray vs. pet assessment
In pilot test of health-related welfare assessment scale, researchers find free-roaming cats “generally healthy” with or without caregivers.
Are stray or feral cats dangerous to humans and public health?
Various studies reveal that the risk of cats spreading disease to humans is often exaggerated by misinformation and media frenzy.
Wildlife impacts of free-roaming cats: Estimates vs. evidence
Exploring the impact of outdoor cats on birds and wildlife, including predation, indirect "fear effects," and risk of disease transmission.
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