dangerous being that they never freakin change it!!it stinks up the whole house!!!and now im in constant allergie attack mode sneezeing constantly whut to do??
2007-01-19 21:33:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's true that the danger with cat litter is only a problem with a cat infected with toxoplasmosis. I'm not quite sure what the chances of it going airborne are, but either way, dirty litter is nasty.
I saw your smoking question also, and I have to agree that you either need to SERIOUSLY put your foot down regarding these things, or take more drastic measures to either remove yourself or them from the picture. Don't take chances with YOUR child's health, even if your roommate doesn't care their own kid.
2007-01-19 22:11:20 · answer #1 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kitty litter is only dangerous because of the possible threat of catching "toxoplasmosis" which is transfered from an infecte cat through it's poo to a human upon contact. I had 2 cats of my own and I am 40wks 3days Pregnant. I have changed their litter myself every day of my pregnancy, just taking extra procautions - cover my face with a hanky, wear gloves, and shoes. What I'd be more concerned about is your allergy to cats, being halmful to your unborn child. How bad is your allergy? Whip the butts of your roommates to clean the litter trays, if only sometimes!
2007-01-20 05:43:36 · answer #2 · answered by three_red_shoes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your roomates. Let them know that you really need to have the catbox changed regularly for your health. I'm not really sure what to do about the allergies, though. The only thing I would suggest would be to stay as far away from the cats as possible. Make sure your roomates are keeping them out of your room/bed/belongings.
If you're not handling the cat litter, you should be ok. Just stay away from the box.
2007-01-20 06:19:16 · answer #3 · answered by Smurfy Keeps Going and Going 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak with your roomates...its not only irresponsible as a cat owner not to change the litter, but also they need to consider the fact that you are pregnant. Cat poop can't actually do any harm to you unless those cats are infected with the bacteria (usually outdoor cats more likely are) and then you touch it. The bacteria that causes toxoplasmosis is not airborne. But still its gross and having 4 cats myself, I know how it can stink really bad if it hasn't been changed in a while.
2007-01-20 09:16:25 · answer #4 · answered by Momof2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only dangerous if you come into contact with the litter box waste.
Girl, move out on your own!
2007-01-20 06:39:45 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk with them. They should understand how dangerous that can be for you and the baby. If not, you'll have to report that...
2007-01-20 05:48:47 · answer #6 · answered by by_KENZO 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should talk go your room mates and do something about it because thats very dangerous for your BABY
2007-01-20 05:43:32 · answer #7 · answered by razkl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋