2007-08-24 17:22:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
The kitty litter should be changed by someone else because that is where you would have contact with it if a cat carries it. You should talk to a vet for real information and prevention. A doctor may give some info but not the detailed kind a vet can give.
Millions of people have cats and babies no big deal. Sadly some people assume because they are pregnant the cat must go. I digress millions of people have cats and babies no big deal, no problem.
2007-08-24 17:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by sophiasgr8 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that only about 15 percent of women of childbearing age are immune to toxoplasmosis. So unless you know for sure that you're immune, you should take steps to avoid becoming infected. Fortunately, the number of women who contract the disease during pregnancy is still relatively small and not all of them transmit the infection to their babies.
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.
The site below has more info on toxoplasmosis.
2007-08-24 17:29:45 · answer #2 · answered by monkeylady5656 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible- you are especially at risk if you are changing your cat's litter box or gardening in dirt where cats may have gone to the bathroom. When I was pregnant I was advised by my doctor to not change my cat's litter box or do so carefully with gloves and also to wash hands after touching my cat. Keep in mind, it is also possible that you could have already been exposed to toxoplasmosis and may have antibodies against it. You can help to keep your cat healthy by making sure it doesn't eat raw meat (like rodents and such) and by being careful when you handle raw meat as well.
2007-08-24 17:40:37 · answer #3 · answered by KLM 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Only if your cat eats rats, usues the litter box then attacks you. Other then that, no.
I was pregnant 3 times with 4 cats of my own, and never got anything form my cats except a headache from them being bad. I have rescued cats for 20 years now and I am still alive.
2007-08-24 17:31:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes IF the cat is a carrier, which most aren't.
Either wear rubber gloves to change the litter box, or have someone do it for you while you're pregnant. It's an easy disease to avoid.
2007-08-25 15:00:39 · answer #5 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, from cleaning their litter box.
2007-08-24 17:45:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋