2007-10-01 08:37:41 · 11 answers · asked by rosey459 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
yes its true and there is something in the cat poop (not sure what it is called) that is not good for you to breathe in.
2007-10-01 08:41:27 · answer #1 · answered by LuckyMama06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can catch toxoplasmosis from kitty litter. Also beaware if you garden cats use the toilet outside sometimes too. Make sure you cook your pork products well too. This disease will affect your baby with severe birth defects. I had a scare when I was pregnant and because I don't have cats my doctor informed me there are other ways of getting this. Be careful use gloves if you have to change the cat's litter box.
2007-10-01 08:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by run_becky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done some reading on this issue, because I have a cat and have to change the litter. I found out that it is only in the feces. It is less common for indoor cats to have it. I have also read you can get it from gardening with no gloves on, because stray cats will use the garden as a litter box.
When I change the litter box I wear gloves and a mask (I look like I'm getting ready for surgery.) I wash my hands like crazy when I'm done. I also bought a good litter so I don't have to change it as often.
2007-10-01 08:48:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When pregnant you should not change cat litter because you could develop toxoplasmosis which could cause birth defects or misscariage. If you absolutely have no one else to change it for you then you can wear disposable rubber gloves and wash yourself very well when you are done. It is definitely best to try and get someone else to take over that duty during preganncy though. Good luck!
2007-10-01 08:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy2One 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there,
Changing kitty litter can be very dangerous for anyone who is pregnant, it can cause toxoplasmosis which can be passed to the baby, which can lead to all kind of complications!! Id avoid the Kitty Litter for as long as possible!! Good luck x
2007-10-01 08:45:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is some kitty disease that is totally benign to non-pregnant folks but can actually harm your baby if you come in contact with it. You shouldn't change the litter when you're pregnant. Get someone else to do it!
2007-10-01 08:41:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
changing cat clutter places you in risk for contracting an infection stated as toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis is largely a risk on your toddler in case you have an lively an infection for the duration of your being pregnant. Toxoplasmosis, brought about with the aid of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, is usually a tender an infection with flu like indications. If a woman is contaminated with toxoplasmosis for the duration of her being pregnant, her toddler is in risk of being contaminated besides. approximately 40 p.c. of toddlers of mothers contaminated with toxoplasmosis for the duration of being pregnant additionally would be contaminated. the effects of the toxoplasmosis are worry-free to the mum yet could reason miscarriage, congenital defects, harm to the eyes, strategies, or different problems.
2016-11-06 23:21:31 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT EVER CHANGE CAT LITTER WHILE YOU ARE PREGNANT. do a search on toxoplasmosis and you will learn it all
2007-10-01 08:42:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard to bend over to clean out the box or a good excuse for hubby to do the nasty job?
2007-10-01 08:50:03 · answer #9 · answered by ~ Floridian`` 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby could get defects from bacteria in the poop.
2007-10-01 08:41:02 · answer #10 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋