do you think that having a pet at home is wrong?

Question

i want a cat but my father tell me that is wrong for me because when i grow up it will harm me and i can't be prignet is this true??

Answer 1

no having a pet is not wrong I think your dad has got confused and doesn't want a cat
When your pregnant you shouldn't change cat litter as it can cause a disease called toxoplsmosis this is dangerous to an unborn child I think this is what he means about it hurting you..
The only other reasons not to have a pet is if you are allergic to them and obviouslly not to have a dog like a great dane if you live in a small flat with out a gardenm as they need lots of space.
having a pet is rewarding as they give you unconditional love and all they require from you is food love and shelter

Answer 2

There's nothing wrong with having a pet at home, millions of people care for pets in their homes and there have been no detrimental effects on them unless there is some form of cruelty.
I also don't see why the pet would want to harm you when you grow up unless you harm it yourself.
By the way what is "prignet" ?

Answer 3

No, your father is lying to you. The only potential danger from a cat is toxoplasmosis which you can only get from handling cat faeces and not washing your hands properly and which can harm a foetus if you are pregnant. There are no pets that will prevent you becoming pregnant. If you are living in his house, then it's up to him whether you have a pet or not, but once you leave home, you get a cat if you like.

Answer 4

'It will harm me' is a bit vague and sounds like a bad argument. if you get cat and have it for a few years and then have a baby, it my start speying (kind of like a dog peeing every couple of lamp-posts to mark its territory). This happenened with my parents cat when i was born.

however, I think it depends on your cats personality (which you wont know until you've got it).

I would avoid getting a pet until you have your own house, because i dont think its fair to move it and it may run away back to your old house, and maybe until you have kids or are really settled.

Answer 5

And you really believe this????? How far out there is your father? That is as big of a myth or lie however you want to look at it, as "a cat will lay on a baby's face because it smells the milk it drinks and smother it". I think you have either a very strange, father which is my first inclination or so protective he will concoct any lie to try and mislead you and keep you naive

Answer 6

Harm you? Why are you allergic? I never heard of something so stupid. Your dad just doesn't want a cat in the house. Wait till your older, and get your cat then. As far as pregnant, that is just another myth!!!....

Answer 7

OMG< I can't believe that BS story is still going around. A cat can't harm a pregnant woman ( I assume thats what "prignet"is).And they don't smother babies either.
Shheeesshh

Answer 8

If you live with your parents and they don't want a cat, then you can't have a cat. When you grow up and be independant, then you can have as many as you want.

Answer 9

im not sure but it depends on the kind of cat, but i think you should have a pet... my mom had over 40... we had 14 fish a dog 2 hermit crabs and 3 hamsters.

Answer 10

Nope, not at all, all you have to do is train it.
A cat is easy, when its a kitten its quite giddy and jumps around alot, but when its older and a adult its quiet and soft, all they do is lie around all day in there favorite place in the house.