I was told by a lady that cats have a disease (still trying to research this so-called disease), that can eat up a woman's uterus.
I've never, ever heard about this. If you happen to have any information on this, I would greatly appreciate your input. Thanks in advance!
2006-12-16 01:17:25 · 12 answers · asked by sunny 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi Rose...it's called feline toxoplasmosis gondii:
http://www.fabcats.org/toxoplasmosis.html
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1359&articleid=770
It's found in their feces and can be harmful to an unborn fetal, however it won't eat up a woman's uterus. Raw meat also can give people toxoplasmosis as well. Pregant woman can have cats, however it's best to wear gloves and a mask or ask a spouse to clean the litter box to minimize the risk of getting the disease.
2006-12-16 01:23:02 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
That's a load of nonsense. If there was even a hint that such an outrageous claim was true, you'd be certain it will be on "Nancy Grace" and on the news. Forget it.
The lady may be mixing up her story with the warning to PREGNANT women not to handle cat feces becuase cat feces can carry a bacteria that is NOT good to pregnant women. You'll see the warning on cat litter labels. Then look it up on the internet.
2006-12-16 11:22:59 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had cats all my life & still have a uterus. LOL
OK, they do potentially carry toxoplasmosis which can be fatal to an unborn child. But I've never heard of the other. I believe that is a myth.
2006-12-16 09:24:10 · answer #3 · answered by Sherral 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no such thing! I am a licensed vet tech. This must be like the litterbox myth. Pregnant women and children CAN change the litterbox unless they eat the poop, there is no risk. If you want to be extra cautious go ahead and wear gloves, but trust me, you're fine.
2006-12-16 09:25:54 · answer #4 · answered by cnith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an old wives tale that cats can do harm to the baby when a woman is pregnant.
It is just that, a story.
2006-12-16 09:21:53 · answer #5 · answered by sarah071267 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only know of toxoplasmosis. its harmful to a fetues, but these days they are saying that if youve had/have cats that your body is immune to it already, I had 2 pregnecies with cats no worries
2006-12-16 10:07:28 · answer #6 · answered by Calais 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toxoplasmosis can come from a cats litter box and be harmful to you IF you are pregnent.(You can also get toxoplasmosis from raw meat).
2006-12-16 09:29:14 · answer #7 · answered by pinkcallalillie3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I've had cats for years and last check up, I still had my uterus. Old wives tale or something.
2006-12-16 09:21:52 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, never heard of it.
whoever told you this had way too much time on theri hands!
2006-12-16 09:35:01 · answer #9 · answered by litlbigdg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Cats will not make you sick unless you are alergic to them.
2006-12-16 09:22:56 · answer #10 · answered by livo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋