when pregnant what are the chances of getting the disease that comes from the cats litter box?

Question

i clean litter box and i just wanted to know how high of a risk is there

Answer 1

Don't take chances, its not a question of risk, because if its 1 in 10,000 it won't matter if its you. Wearing a good mask and gloves would help I suppose, but ask you doctor and your vet to see if there is anything else you can do to minimize your risk, of course you can try and ask your babys daddy to clean the cat box, he might as well get used to pooper detail.

Answer 2

You may not get it but it can cause birth defects in the baby! Here are some precautions that will decrease the risk if you HAVE to clean the box. Wear heavy duty cleaning gloves before touching the box. Use a paper mask to cover nose and mouth ( you don't want to breath the fumes!). Wear a plastic apron or raincoat to protect your stomach area. And, wear shoes that totally cover your feet in case of spill. Hope this helps. (My aunt has seen birth defects because of the disease and the mom never had the disease. Sad!)

Answer 3

The risk is high, so just get someone else to clean the litter box.

Answer 4

if you've had the same cat for years, and you've always changed the litter box... then chances are you've already had it, and are now immune. that's only if your cat is actually a carrier of toxoplasmosis. BUT it's really not worth the risk. and wouldn't you rather give that job to someone else for 9 months? my advice (especially if you have a new cat, or just started changing the litter box) is to quit, and don't come into contact with cat urine, feces, or even saliva (they DO lick their butts). i still pet my kitty, but i wash my hands afterwards. and my hubby took on the litter box duty.

Answer 5

If you've had cats before, chances are you've already been exposed prior to becoming pregnant, however, best not to take chances. Have somebody else change the litter box, or at least wear thick gloves and wash you hands with lots of soap afterwards.

Answer 6

I'm not sure of the %, but you need to stay away from that. Can someone else in your house clean the litter box?? Make sure you scrub your hands if you have to do that again!

Answer 7

Yes. You shouldn't clean the litter box while pregnant.

Answer 8

The risk is pretty high.

If you absolutely MUST be the one to clean the liter box it's advised for you to do it outside, wear a protective mask, and wear gloves. Be sure to wash your hands afterward!

Answer 9

There is a high risk. You shouldn't be anywhere near a cat littler box. Is it really worth the risk of losing your baby and getting sick. I'd hope not.

Answer 10

If you're expecting a baby, you may have heard of toxoplasmosis because it can cause serious birth defects. A woman who acquires toxoplasmosis during pregnancy can transmit the infection to her unborn child. And a congenital toxoplasmosis infection in utero can lead to miscarriage or an array of malformations at birth. Because one of the ways to become infected is through contact with the infected feces of cats, many pregnant women try to lower their risk of acquiring toxoplasmosis by giving their cat away or putting the cat outside.
Thankfully, you can easily avoid contracting toxoplasmosis from cat feces without giving up your beloved feline "baby." Cats acquire toxoplasmosis from eating contaminated raw meat, birds, mice, or soil. While cats are the only species of animal to shed the infectious stage in their feces, other animals can disseminate toxoplasmosis if their infected meat is eaten without proper cooking.