2007-08-15 12:39:14 · 14 answers · asked by Chris C 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Noooooooo! Let me back up, technically you can be around the kitten but not the litter box. Also when the baby is born, cats have been known to smother a baby because it smells the milk on it's breath.
2007-08-15 13:04:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mom again 9/13/08 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you're fine around the kitten...but remember to always wash your hands after touching the kitten. Their paws are in the litter box or outside digging in the sand. They carry many germs. Another thing to remember is not to let the kitten scratch you. You might have heard of "cat scratch" fever. It can cause an infection that can be serious if not attended to.
2007-08-15 19:45:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably be allright if you're really careful about the litter but no gaurentees. That's just one more thing you have to watch out for. The cat goes in the litter box, it get's on it's paws then it get's on the floor, the couch, chairs, ect and from there it get's everywhere. I can't imagine why you would want to even take that chance?? Couldn't you just wait a few more months to get a cat?
2007-08-15 20:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by abu_isabella2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is toxoplasmosis?
Toxoplasmosis is an infection you can get from a microscopic parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. Although the infection is generally a mild, symptomless illness for people with healthy immune systems, it's risky to get during pregnancy because the parasite can sometimes infect the placenta and your baby.
The number of babies born in the United States with toxoplasmosis (known as "congenital toxoplasmosis") is relatively small, but the infection can be devastating, causing stillbirth or long-term damage. Fortunately, there's a lot you can do to avoid becoming infected in the first place.
How is toxoplasmosis spread?
Some experts believe that about half of toxoplasmosis infections are caused by eating raw or undercooked infected meat, but you can also get the parasite in other ways, such as eating unwashed contaminated produce, drinking contaminated water, or handling contaminated soil, cat litter, or meat and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. Toxoplasmosis can't be transmitted from person to person, with the exception of transmission from mother to baby during pregnancy or from an infected blood transfusion or organ transplant.
2007-08-15 19:45:37 · answer #4 · answered by Katy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be around the kitten, but you shouldn't change the litter without disposable gloves, as some cats carry a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii
Toxoplasma gondii is very dangerous for pregnant women.
2007-08-15 19:47:43 · answer #5 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are 31 weeks pregnant, I think you would be fine. Just wash after playing with the cat!
2007-08-16 03:45:01 · answer #6 · answered by james c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fine being around the cat, just don't change the kittens litter!!
2007-08-15 19:46:33 · answer #7 · answered by sammie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can be around the kitten, be sure to clean your hand after handling. You cannot be around the cat littler due to the cat urine and feces. Someone else would need to change the litter....
2007-08-16 12:06:48 · answer #8 · answered by Emily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have a kitten or be around one, but you are not suppose to clean the litter box, someone else will have to do it. Something with the feces not good for baby and you when pregnant.
2007-08-15 20:13:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES YOU CAN!!!
The disease that cat's carry is only serious if you leave the cat feces in the litter box for 1 or more days to hatch out.You can have your cat tested for it as well by a vet.You should be fine.But just in case have some one else clean the box for you.
2007-08-15 19:49:27 · answer #10 · answered by buggie2626 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋