is it safe to handle a kitten when pregnant i know your not meant to touch the litter but what about actual cats?
2007-03-01 15:43:47 · 10 answers · asked by Siennas-Mummy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I'm also pregnant and can't bear the thought that I have to be separated from my kitten. I find this site is helpful and maybe for you too
http://www.vetinfo.com/ctoxo.html
http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PFL_PDF/Your_Prgnancy_Your_Cat.pdf
2007-03-01 15:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by Speck Schnuck 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bacteria a cat carries that is harmful to a fetus is picked up by a person much like and virus. You get it and build an immunity to it. Therefor if you have been around cats a great deal of time, chances are you already have the immunity. If you have not been around cats then you can pick it up and pass it to your baby. Ask your OB and I'm sure you will get a relative answer from him also.
2007-03-01 15:51:21 · answer #2 · answered by Consultant 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats and Kittens are fine to be with, the reason you can't touch the litter is because there is something in their feces that is dangerous.
2007-03-01 15:48:35 · answer #3 · answered by Brandy B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Litter of course no but the cats are fine. Just make sure your not touching all over their paws which have been in the litter and eat or anything. Don't let them walk on countertops or anything you will be eating. And if they scratch you, wash it out immediately. Im 18 weeks and I have my kitten around me all the time.
2007-03-01 15:47:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is perfectly fine to handle your cat while pregnant. Just dont change the litter box because you can get toxoplasmosis(Parasitic infection involving the CNS/central nervous system and causing fever, chills, visual disturbances, confusion,hemiparesis/slight paralysis in one half of the body,and seizures.) This pathogen is also acquired by eating uncooked lamb, pork, unpasturized dairy products, raw eggs, or vegetables.
2007-03-05 13:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by moore_256 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had 2 cats with my first pregnancy and 2 with this one. I have had no problems. I do get to make the hubby change the litter though :O)
2007-03-01 15:49:03 · answer #6 · answered by cane_holder 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Cats are safe to handle. I have 3 of them and they sleep with me, lay on me and cuddle next to me. They're excellent company for a pregnant woman who is trying to relax, since they're just happy to have you around!
2007-03-02 03:57:03 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i did i even had a pet rat that use to sit on my tummy and my son use to kick him all the time and with my daughter my son had a Ginni pig and nothing was wrong with my kids
2007-03-01 15:50:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its fine as long as you wash your hands after words.
2007-03-01 15:49:54 · answer #9 · answered by mdoud01 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i have heard you should not be around cats when you are pregnent....
2007-03-01 15:51:44 · answer #10 · answered by - - MiSS SEYDi.. &♥; ™ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋