because of that disease you can possibly give your child if you change the cat litter
2007-07-26 12:49:30 · 12 answers · asked by hikerchic 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
the cats are fine to be around jus get some1 else to change the box
2007-07-26 12:52:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mylilmanm 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was very excited that my husband would have to be changing the litter but that didn't work out too well. I now use the heavy cleaning gloves and keep my head far away when I scoop. I wash the gloves and my hands after scooping. It is best to try to have someone else do it. However, if you have been around cat's all your life and if they are indoor cats then you might be immune to it already. Try to get someone else to be safe but if that doesn't work, like with me, use gloves, and maybe a mask too. Good luck and congrats on your pregnancy!!!
2007-07-26 20:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by Kittieashy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um... toxoplasmosis I think is the disease... it comes from getting the cat feces on you. I used to be really cautious how I handled the litter box when I dumped it. I got cat scratch disease instead when the kit scratched me and bit me.
Actually there's a really easy way to be safe. Get a package of inexpensive plastic gloves like they use in medical offices. I think you can get them from pharmacies. They sell them now at paint stores in small batches. You can get them from medical supply houses for sure.
If you can dump the litterbox one handed without getting any on you, you can get away using one glove, but if you're unsure about your success one-handed, then wear two of the gloves when you handle the litter box.
You might be perfectly safe without the gloves, but they will give you FULL protection and then you won't have to worry.
It's surely safe to be around your cats when pregnant.
The only risk is getting toxoplasmosis from touching the feces as you handle the litterbox, and so it would be a good safeguard to use the plastic gloves to be 100% safe.
Of course, if you have another family member who can take care of the litter box, then you don't have to worry about using gloves.
That's a really good question.
I don't have that worry as my cats are outside only barn cats and I don't have to use litter boxes.
2007-07-26 19:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be around your cats but try to get someone else to change the litter. If that isn't possible then wear gloves and wash your hands good.
2007-07-26 20:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by Destiny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just dont change the cat litter and u will be fine, iv had a kitten since the start im 17 weeks now i was also a bit worried but found out that its only the cat poo you should stay clear of
2007-07-26 19:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by ted 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be around cats just make sure you have someone else clean the cat litter.
2007-07-26 20:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's totally fine to be around your cats. Just make sure someone else deals with the litter box. You can not even scoop it out.
Studies have shown that children who grow up with pets often have fewer allergies.
2007-07-26 19:53:39 · answer #7 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can be around your cats, just let other people change the litter until your child is born because it can effect your unborn child
2007-07-26 19:53:15 · answer #8 · answered by shaely 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be around cats, just not the litter boxes. Have someone else deal w/ the pooper scooper while you're pregnant!
2007-07-26 19:53:03 · answer #9 · answered by HoPeFuL 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have your partner change the litter and your good to go!
2007-07-26 19:55:01 · answer #10 · answered by Jeannex33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋