The Science Pawdcast

← The Science Pawdcast29 Jun · 26 min

Season 8 Episode 11: Brix, the ICU, FIP, and a Spooky Cat Fungus

Season 8 Episode 11: Brix, the ICU, FIP, and a Spooky Cat Fungus29 Jun26 min

Send us Fan Mail A kitten can look “a little off” on Sunday and be fighting for his life by Monday morning, and that reality changes how you read the science headlines. We breakdown Brix’s terrifying ICU stay, what we learned from the veterinary team, and why we’re still watching his recovery like a hawk. First, we dig into a genuinely spooky health threat: Sporothrix brasiliensis, a cat-associated fungal disease that can spread to humans and other animals. We talk through what symptoms can ...