I've taken like four pregnancy tests and they've all been positive. I am not able to get to a doctor tell our new insurance policy kicks in, and am wondering about the toxioplasmosis (not sure of the correct spelling or pronunciation, but you get it by cleaning cat boxes). I have two cats, there my babies, do I have to get rid of them? And can you get the sickness from an indoor rabbit? Any info on this would be great, thanks!
2007-11-12 01:59:32 · 14 answers · asked by Honeyspice13 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You only get if you have contact with the feces and basically ingest it or if it finds its way into an open wound. The cats themselves are not a hazard. If you can, have someone else change the litter, otherwise wear gloves and wash your hands well. Infections of toxoplasmosis are very rare. And to my knowledge there is nothing that rabbits can give you, but ask your doc to be sure.
2007-11-12 02:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by Take A Test! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We had a cat for a while at the beginning of my pregnancy, it was our roomate's at the time. I would say make sure the litter is cleaned frequently and have someone else do it. Have the litter box somewhere that you are not commonly going (our roomate had his in the bathroom which was NOT a good place) also the amonia from the cat urine is not good to breath in either. No you do not need to get rid of your kitties though, you just should have someone else help with their care. If you absolutely have to clean it yourself get latex or medical gloves that you dispose every time as well as a mask to put on your face to vent out the odors while you clean!
Also remember not to hold snakes or other reptiles as you are much more suseptible to salmanila too!
congrats!!!! and good luck!
2007-11-12 03:06:13 · answer #2 · answered by For my scars shall mold me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it is highly suggested not to clean the cats litter box while pregnant, but I do. I wear gloves and even a mask to cover my mouth and nose. I then wash my hands very, very well. You can only get it from the feces. It is less common for your cat to even have this if they are an indoor cat. In addition many people are exposed to it before they get pregnant, if they have been around cats their whole life. One other interesting thing I have read, is that it is more likely to get it from gardening without gloves, because stray cats will use your garden as a little box.
2007-11-12 02:20:33 · answer #3 · answered by arobe80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to get rid of your cats. Just get your husband to change the box. You don't get toxoplasmosis from the cat, but from bacteria that can be present in the cat's feces. If you have had cats for years then you have probably already been exposed to toxoplasmoisis anyway. Just make sure that someone else cleans the litter box and everything should be fine. I don't know about rabbits. I would think that as long as someone else cleans out their cage then it shouldn't be a problem either, but I would probably ask my doctor about it just to make sure.
2007-11-12 02:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not get rid of your kitties!! Toxoplasmosis is not a very real threat. In order for you to get it, you must have never been exposed to it in the past, and your cats must have it, and you can always tell when an animal is not healthy. If you are concerned have another adult scoop the poop, or just make sure you wash with soap up to your elbows after scooping. I am 17 weeks pregnant and I have four cats and they aren't going anywhere. Also this is my third baby and I've never had any problems with my cats.
2007-11-12 02:15:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Toxoplasmosis is from ingesting cat feces. (eating cat poop) just wash your hands thoroughly and wear gloves and a mask while changing the litter. I put my cat's litter box outside when I found out I was pregnant, now he meows at the door when he has to "go".
2007-11-12 02:03:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have two house rabbits, and i clean up after them, and i am fine. i make sure they have baths every month and if they touch something of the babies, i wash it. i imagine they are just like cats. i know your not supposed to handle cat litter, so i use bedding in thier litter box.
2007-11-12 02:06:22 · answer #7 · answered by carolina sundance 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to get rid of them.
Have someone else deal with/change their litter...other than that, you're OK.
My sister's husband works out of town 2 weeks, home for 1...so when he's away, his parents come over and change the litter for her (they live in the same small town) when she's pregnant. She worked as a vet's assistant for years...she knows all the risks related, and she's got herself covered.
2007-11-12 02:04:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
our bodies naturally produce antibodys against toxoplasmosis... if you have had your cats for a while.you are probably immune to it and you are safe... i freaked with my first preganacy because my boyfriend had about 8 cats i talked my doc.. and he said it was fine.. jusr always wash your hands and if you can get anyone else to change the litter box then do so,,,, good luck
2007-11-12 03:41:56 · answer #9 · answered by Mother Confessor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure that you dont change your cats litter box ok? have hubby or a friend change it. you dont have to get rid of them but you should definitely put them somewhere where you wont be touching the area or anything. good luck and god bless! CONGRATS!!!
2007-11-12 02:10:03 · answer #10 · answered by Mommy of 1, #2 on the way! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋