Pets - 20 October 2006

A friend of mine told me he gave his cat away when they learned he and his wife were expecting a baby. He was shocked when I asked him why. The first reason he gave is that cats will sit on a baby and suffocate them, the second was the fumes from the cat box are harmful to developing lungs, and the third was because cats carry diseases that cause birth defects and even death in unborn babies.
I've researched Toxoplasmosis, and have found conclusive evidence that supports that cats are not a significant risk to unborn babies. There are many ways to avoid contamination from occurring from a cat, and contamination is much more likely to occur if the pregnant mother eats undercooked or raw meat or even getting the parasite from the soil.
So my question is not about the supposed risk of Toxoplasmosis, but about the other allegations he made. I've been trying to research it and have found nothing of the sort, although he claims that "every pregnancy book ever written" has this info.

2006-10-20 07:12:03 · 27 answers · asked by E V 2 in Cats

2006-10-20 07:11:06 · 2 answers · asked by freespirit2469 1 in Dogs

Traveling tonight thru Sunday to Western WI area (LaCrosse or nearby towns) to see leaves, hike, etc. Need to take 25lb dog with (well behaved!)
Thanks!

2006-10-20 07:08:08 · 18 answers · asked by lauraleelarson 1 in Dogs

I'm not saying there isn't any, but why do YOU have a pet?

2006-10-20 07:05:05 · 18 answers · asked by Rastaman 2 in Other - Pets

The trouble is i've had the 1 cat shes about nine yrs old we've also had her nine yrs and she's a female, but my sister moved to a new apartment and can't have animals plus her roommate is allergic. so the other cat is maybe two yrs old and is a boy...well they really arent gettin along my cat is spoiled and fat so she's being more aggressive than he is, wile he's just tryin to get used to being here...anyways can i please get ur help

2006-10-20 07:04:42 · 9 answers · asked by koliver829 2 in Cats

I've caught my cat eating lettuce from my salad more then once now. He really seems to like lettuce which is so funny but is it safe? I would think so.

2006-10-20 07:04:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Well I have had him for two years ive tried to feed him but he wont eat what i feed him last summer i had him outside and i thought i lost him the whole winter went by and my cat found him outside under a bunch of leaves this summer. He was still alive now i bring him in the house at night but i leave him in my backyard during the day he loves the rain i guess he eats outside cause he poops in my house but now that its about to be winter again i want to bring him in the house but i dont know how to take care of him being that he's been fending for hisself i dont even know what kind of turtle he is can anyone help please

2006-10-20 07:01:45 · 6 answers · asked by WeFlyHigh 2 in Reptiles

2006-10-20 06:47:06 · 15 answers · asked by bfscutie 1 in Dogs

2006-10-20 06:40:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

little white blobby thing

2006-10-20 06:36:51 · 12 answers · asked by lpn_nikki2003 1 in Fish

How much would it cost to ship a puppy 2 months old to washington dc from st.louis MO???

2006-10-20 06:36:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Why does my new puppy keep humping everything?! It's so annoying when visitors some over he humps their legs, the chair, our cat. He's soo embarassing! How can this stop? That little horny bastard lol.

2006-10-20 06:28:12 · 16 answers · asked by BlinkOnce 3 in Dogs

They both have seperate food bowls but when the german shepherd starts to eat, the lab goes over and growls at him and so he goes to the other food bowl and the same thing happens. I do seperate them so the german shepherd can eat without the lab bothering him, but I want them to eat togeter so I won't have to seperate them. Other than the food situation, they get along great

2006-10-20 06:25:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-10-20 06:22:19 · 8 answers · asked by IsOgKaAyOkO 1 in Fish

My dogs white blood cells are taking over his red blood cells. He's lost weigh and vomits food. Our Vet found a Greenie Dog treat lodged in his stomach.

2006-10-20 06:21:13 · 4 answers · asked by lwasina 1 in Dogs

2006-10-20 06:19:07 · 3 answers · asked by stuart c 1 in Fish

I just want to know . He climbs up and rub agaights me and I think he trys to comfort me. Can cat's and dogs know these kind of this.

2006-10-20 06:15:38 · 26 answers · asked by kitty 6 in Cats

Any fun facts?

2006-10-20 06:15:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Im fustrated. I filled my tank after cleaning out from the previous fish who died. I left the tank to sit for a week with no fish. I went to walmart and bought 3 small goldfish and 1 betta. I also got these water tablets for the water quality that is to correct the pH and dechlorinator and water conditioner. These tablets are dropped in water and disolve immediately. I really dont want to just throw it all away but if fish keep going to the big fish bowl in the sky, then so be it. Its cruel what I keep doing to these fish.

2006-10-20 06:07:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2006-10-20 06:07:08 · 20 answers · asked by nfl90000 1 in Other - Pets

I got my dog spayed and they stapled her up instead of stiches, do they numb her or give sedative?

2006-10-20 06:06:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a friend that is horney as hell...left her man ...and dog chewed up her toy.She has no money to buy new toy. What should she do?

2006-10-20 06:04:44 · 22 answers · asked by charlie_barker8104 1 in Dogs

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2006-10-20 06:04:39 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

how do i know if my cat has an ear infection, he's been itching at it as if her has mites, but he there arent any mites, i put some drops in just incase, and he actually seems a little better now

2006-10-20 05:59:50 · 6 answers · asked by sassy2sloppy 2 in Cats

My housemate was trying to decide on what kind of dog to buy for himself. The breeds that he mentioned to me were basset hounds and miniature pinchers. He chose a miniature pincher (female). Is a miniature pincher masculine in the least?

2006-10-20 05:56:56 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-10-20 05:56:00 · 10 answers · asked by blackreaf_m 1 in Dogs

My cat has been pooping on the carpet and I would like to clean it to get rid of the sent so she can't smell it, but how?

2006-10-20 05:50:51 · 14 answers · asked by Beach bum 2 in Cats

2006-10-20 05:46:06 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

It's like foamy bubbles. Is there something wrong with the water? or is this normal?

2006-10-20 05:35:17 · 8 answers · asked by lillibellemichele 2 in Fish

When my husband took him to the vet to see if he had a chip, the lady said he looked like a "Gorgy" or "Jorgy". My husband wasn't sure how she pronounced it. Have you heard of a breed like this? And if so, do you have the correct spelling, so I can view some pictures for comparison? I couldn't find anything similar when I tried to find the breed on Google. Pictures would be GREAT!

2006-10-20 05:34:41 · 16 answers · asked by Inquisitive 5 in Dogs