"Free-Roaming Feline Dangers in the Big Apple: Study Reveals Hidden Health Risks. New York City's large population of free-roaming cats may be more than just a nuisance for local residents - they could also be a health threat. According to a recent study published on Phys.org, these stray felines are harboring diseases and parasites that can be transmitted to humans, posing a risk to public health. Researchers found that the cats are carrying a range of pathogens, including diseases such as toxoplasmosis and leishmaniasis, which can be serious for people with weakened immune systems."
Hidden health risks found in New York City's free-roaming cats Phys.org
