CatCog: Cat Science & Psychology · Adam Gill

Can You Get "Superbugs" from Your Pet? (The Antibiotic Crisis)

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Your cat could be a weaponized vessel of antibiotic-resistant superbugs that might wipe out humanity.

This episode explores the alarming connection between household pets and the spread of antibiotic-resistant superbugs to humans. It explains the science of antibiotics, the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance, and presents research showing transmission between pets and owners, while offering practical hygiene advice to reduce risk.

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