Can I get away with just using disposable gloves and a mask while I changing?
2006-09-07 08:34:56 · 16 answers · asked by simply76 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If you must cange the litter I would wear gloves and a mask yes. Also, be sure to wash your hands and arms and clean the litter frequesntly so that it doesn't have a chance to build up and fester. Try your hardest to have a friend or family member do it for you. It's not that bad of a job so hopefully someone will come to your aid. Talk to your doctor too about it, see what they suggest.
2006-09-07 08:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll be fine with the gloves and mask. I'll have to do the same thing whenever I conceive (I just adopted a 2 yr old kitty last week, in fact). You're smart for not getting "rid" of the cat. I hate when women do that, especially when we know the fate that most of these older cats will have... either in a pet shelter forever or euthanized. I actually adopted my cat from a 7 month old pregnant woman. She didn't adopt the cat out because she was pregnant though, it was because they have a 2 bedroom apartment and the room that's going to be the baby's was where the litterbox and cat stuff was and her husband didn't want the litterbox in the kitchen.
2006-09-07 08:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have no other choice, use the mask, use the gloves, make sure things are disinfected afterward as well, a tiny bit of bleach will do the trick. Make sure you wash with hot water and soap afterwards.
My husband gets to complaining so bad after having to change and clean the box that I have to do it so it doesn't build up sometimes.
First baby came out just fine, 2nd one is doing well. Just continue to be as carefull as possible, but really try to find someone else to take care of that part of things. Beware of immediatly removing the mask when your done because the dust is still floating around. Do it outside if possible and keep yourself from breathing anything in.
Good luck.
2006-09-07 08:43:54 · answer #3 · answered by saintlyinnocents 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The BabyCentre Editorial Team answers: Cat faeces can carry a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis, an infection that isn't serious for you but can pose a danger to your developing baby. Some birds and other animals, as well as some raw or undercooked meats, can also carry the parasite. Toxoplasmosis causes most severe damage to the fetus if a woman comes down with it in her first trimester. Happily, the odds of contracting toxoplasmosis during pregnancy are low, and if you've had it once, you can't catch it again. Wha's more, it's rare for a woman to be infected for the first time during pregnancy. If you live with cats, the likelihood is even higher that you've already contracted the disease and developed an immunity to it. Read our article on toxoplasmosis for more information. Experts recommend that pregnant women should avoid emptying the cat litter tray, but that it should be cleared every day by someone else. If you have to do it yourself, always wear gloves. Wear gloves when you're gardening, too, to cut down the risk of infection. There is a blood test which can show whether you have had toxoplasmosis. If you are worried, speak to your GP about it. Added: In adults, the symptoms are usually fairly mild and may include swollen lymph glands in the neck, headaches, muscular aches, fatigue, and general flu-like symptoms. They usually appear about two to three weeks after you've been exposed to the infection. However, some infected adults have no symptoms at all. For a baby in the womb, the effects of toxoplasmosis vary according to when in pregnancy the infection is caught. The earlier in pregnancy a baby is infected, the worse the damage may be. An infection can lead to the baby being miscarried or stillborn, or born with hydrocephalus (water on the brain), damage to the eyes or other organs. Most babies born with toxoplasmosis have no obvious damage at birth, but develop symptoms, usually eye damage, during childhood or even adulthood. It's important to remember that each year only 2,000 women in the UK will catch toxoplasmosis during their pregnancy.
2016-03-27 01:44:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I changed cat litter when I was pregnant, but I ALWAYS used Rubber Gloves and avoided inhaling anything. I would advise wearing gloves and also a MASK when you change the littler. Otherwise, if you're still worried, have someone else change it.
2006-09-07 08:52:35 · answer #5 · answered by lollygagger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wear rubber gloves, most of us hold our breath when changing cat litter anyway. No, seriously, don't panic too much, our bodies are designed to withstand a lot more than cat poo.
If you are really worried, just check with the Doctor.
2006-09-07 08:45:27 · answer #6 · answered by sarah b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eww...get rid of the cat.
lol...sorry...I'm a dog person...
Ask your doctor...I imagine since they warn you about the same kind of thinks handling raw meat and I've been doing that through my entire pregnancy and I've been fine...I think it's just about common sense and hygiene. I think if you didn't breath it in (make sure you switch to "dust free" if you have't already) wear the mask, wear the gloves and then make sure you wash up really well after...I can't imagine there'd be a problem...but again...always consult with your doctor first.
2006-09-07 08:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wear rubber gloves!!!! Thats what my neighbour did and she was fine!
Just be careful, can you not get a friend to change the litter for you?
2006-09-07 08:37:22 · answer #8 · answered by Claire O 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
gloves, respiratory mask, lots of hand and clothes washing.
Better yet, hire a pet sitter to do it for you, or a kid in the neighborhood, or a friend or neighbor.... better to be safe than sorry
2006-09-07 08:41:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes use gloves and then wash your hands.
2006-09-07 08:36:49 · answer #10 · answered by riverhills4 m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋