Well i spend alot of time at home and my brithday is coming up thrusday lol and i had mentioned a kitten..wasnt set on it but it was a thought that ran threw my head...Well lol my boyfriend ended up suprising me last night with a baby kitten.
I know that your not allowed to change the litter box while being pregnant..I'm 6 months along...I was just making sure that its ok and if there is anything else i should be worried about..He's so cute and i'm happy but i just want to make sure its safe! Thank you!
2007-07-18 02:21:38 · 9 answers · asked by Re Re 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Litter is the only thing you should worry about because the fecal matter is where toxoplasmosis is harbored, and how it is spread.
Cats become infected with toxoplasmosis by eating raw meat from an animal that has been infected, such as mice and other small mammals. So indoor-only cats that are fed commercial cat foods are VERY unlikely to become infected in the first place.
Congrats on your new "baby." I just got a kitten, too!
2007-07-18 02:24:53 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just staying away from the feeces is the only thing. I would mention it at your next appt. They usually like to know these things just incase.
Also, you may want to make a vet appt. so you can have your newest addition checked out to make sure it's healthy. It would be a good thing to have it's shots, and think about having it spayed or neutered too. Also, if you have nice furniture think about having it declawed (especially the front). This might ease your worries about the baby and cat mixing as well.
I got our cat when I was about 6 months pregnant too! Great experience for getting into motherhood. Kittens are soo cute, and can be a bit of work!
Enjoy your newest member and congrats on the upcoming member as well!
2007-07-18 09:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by squeaky53095 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not changing the cat box is the only thing that you need to worry about. Until the baby is born, you have no other worries as far as your pregnancy is concerned. Just make sure to get the kitten fixed when they're six months old, and get them all their shots.
Once the baby is born, you'll need to supervise the kitten around your baby and make sure it stays out of places the baby sleeps. Also, never leave them alone in a room together without supervision. But other than that, no worries!
2007-07-18 09:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by alimagmel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have much to add to the great advice you have gotten so far other than to say that personally I don't believe in declawing a cat. No desire to start any kind of flame war over it, just wanted to mention an alternative - Soft caps - they are little rubberized covers that go on kitty's claws so they can't destroy anything. They usually last around 6 weeks when a cat is housed indoors.
This way if kitty does get outside, they will wear off quickly and not leave your kitty defenseless for very long. I remember seeing some that come off quickly when they get wet so if kitty spends one night outside and walks across the dew covered grass they come off and she can then protect herself.
Anyways, just a thought, congrats on the new kitty, baby and kitty sound like they have a great life to look forward to!
2007-07-18 10:16:37 · answer #4 · answered by babybugs1980 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read something regarding this question once, but I'm not sure where. It was from a lady who's husband is in the military, and she is pregnant. Obviously she is the only one in the house to change the litter box when he is away, and she said she did it by wearing a dust mask and rubber gloves.
When I had to change mine, I got a fresh garbage bag, put the litter box in it, and then shook everything out. I sealed up the bag and took it out right away. After that, leave the room for a few hours to give the dust a chance to disperse. Nothing has happened to me yet, and I'm 29 weeks. The real harm is the act of emptying the box because that's when the dust flies, inhaling the dust is the harmful part.
2007-07-18 09:34:07 · answer #5 · answered by lexus 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, no other worries. However, kittens can jump high and climb up things like curtains and sheets so you might want to check that the kitten will not be able to get into the baby's crib.
On the plus side, the kitten might help you check your baby-proofing - if the kitten can get into it, so can your baby!
Have fun - kittens are great and it will help you quickly pass the time until your baby is born.
2007-07-18 09:36:17 · answer #6 · answered by kittycat_mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kitten is fine just stay away from the litter box. Have boyfriend or someone else change it. Congrats on your pregnancy!
2007-07-18 09:31:16 · answer #7 · answered by Sparkles_65 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure kitty is clean...and that's it! For some reason, I've been wanting a kitten too...I think we're nesting=-)
2007-07-18 09:25:51 · answer #8 · answered by Shanny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that as long as you don't change the litter box you will be okay.
2007-07-18 09:25:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋