Long-suspected link between cats and schizophrenia could be real: new study

[GON]

Kind of a weird read to say the least. Not saying the article is wrong, although it very may well be. I would rather share the old saying " figures lie and liers figure".

New medical research suggests that owning a cat could double the risk of developing schizophrenia.

Could it be that people at risk to schizophrenia are a match for cat ownership?

Long-suspected link between cats and schizophrenia could be real: new study

“We found that individuals exposed to cats had approximately twice the odds of developing schizophrenia,” researchers recently revealed.

nypost.com

 

[spasm3]

Could it be that people at risk to schizophrenia are a match for cat ownership?

Long-suspected link between cats and schizophrenia could be real: new study

“We found that individuals exposed to cats had approximately twice the odds of developing schizophrenia,” researchers recently revealed.

nypost.com

I would wonder if its that over the cat leading to schizophrenia.

 

[Egg_Head]

Looks like an article you'd see in The Onion.

 

[supton]

I would wonder if its that over the cat leading to schizophrenia.

My guess too.

But as the article says, more research required.

(but now I feel better about not letting my daughter get a cat, lol)

 

[GON]

My guess too.

But as the article says, more research required.

(but now I feel better about not letting my daughter get a cat, lol)

My adult Daughter has a cat that is 16 years old. Daughter makes it known she would rather lose her husband instead of the cat. When my Daughter goes on vacation, my Wife has to fly to Colorado to watch the cat ... .

I live five states away from my Daughter's cat, but that cat costs me thousands of dollars every year, and a lot of time....

 

[Hermann]

Just imagine how many unemployed people there would be, if studies were outlawed.

 

[Pew]

Well I got a close friend who has two cats and he's getting crazier and crazier ideas......

 

[LongTime_Lurker]

Are cats causing the problem or do people with schizophrenic personalities have a tendency to select cats?

 

[CarDoc66]

Just imagine how many unemployed people there would be, if studies were outlawed.

Touche, especially worthless and stupid studies.
I suppose it may depend on the cat but my cat is the most soothing companion I’ve ever had. She’s always right there purring if I’m agitated or if I’m sick.
My Black lab/Newfoundland mix WILL cause you to go insane if you don’t reel him in. Even the trainer said his energy is over the top. Thank god for dog trainers, he’s actually a well behaved dog now.

 

[SC Maintenance]

The symptoms seem to match the behavior of most people I run into in public. I think I would prefer my chances dealing with a cat than most humans - they definitely make me schizophrenic.

 

[wemay]

I must be a raving lunatic. Had cats all my life.

 

[vavavroom]

I don't think that's right. There ARE faint voices coming from my basement.

 

[ekrampitzjr]

A link between cats and schizophrenia? You mean cats are likely to have schizophrenia?

 

[ripcord]

Folk wisdom is often correct. The study suggests that crazy cat ladies are a real thing.

 

[ripcord]

A link between cats and schizophrenia? You mean cats are likely to have schizophrenia?

I think its that cats prefer to live with crazy people.

 

[Owen Lucas]

Yikes, here is the meat and potatoes of the article:

"That report suggested exposure to a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii could be the cause.

The parasite is believed to enter a person’s body through a cat’s bite or contact with a its bodily fluids or feces. It can also be ingested through contaminated water or undercooked meat.

It’s estimated that about 40 million people in the US may be infected with T. gondii, usually without any symptoms. However, the parasite can infiltrate the central nervous system and influence neurotransmitters."


Maybe if ones immune system is weak this can be an issue. The actual function of the toxoplasma on the immune system would need to be researched further.

Hopefully this could lead to some kind of treatment or early testing.

 

[eljefino]

Yikes, here is the meat and potatoes of the article:

"That report suggested exposure to a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii could be the cause.

That disease is why pregnant women shouldn't handle cat box duties.

 

[02SE]

My oldest sister is quickly becoming a crazy cat lady.

 

[ripcord]

My oldest sister is quickly becoming a crazy cat lady.

But is she also a wine auntie?

 

[vavavroom]

I don't think that's right. There ARE faint voices coming from my basement.

Addendum to make me sound less paranoid: That's where the cats are right now.