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jessbaby
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Jessica
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Kitty litter disease
Does anyone know anything about this? Has anyone been tested for it? I have two cats and I was always the one cleaning the litter so I am extremely nerveous.
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Posted 2/2/06 9:46 PM  |
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anon
where's winter?
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Re: Kitty litter disease
when i went for initial bloodwork it came back that i am NOT immune to the dangers that lurk with kitty poop. i forget what it's called, but if i had cats DH would be on kitty litter duty...
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| Posted 2/2/06 9:51 PM |
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michele31
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Michele
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Re: Kitty litter disease
I was told by my vet that it is VERY rare to have any issues unless you work in an enviroment with animals such as a vet or grooming place. Are your cats indoor only and have their proper shots? If so, wear gloves and wash your hands very good after.
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| Posted 2/2/06 10:14 PM |
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Kate07
Feel better my little guy!
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Kate
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Re: Kitty litter disease
Its called Toxoplamosis
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| Posted 2/2/06 10:18 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: Kitty litter disease
I am also not immune to toxoplasmosis. I do not have a cat, however, my doc said no spring gardeing for me because you never know where a neighborhood cat pooped. It's found in dirt too.
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| Posted 2/2/06 10:36 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Donna
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Re: Kitty litter disease
Its spread outside. If you have a cat that goes outside at all you shouldnt be cleaining any cat litter. Inside cats , if they have been inside their entire lives have less then a 99.9 chance of getting it, it nearly impossible, but You can always wear plastic gloves and that would protect you enough from an indoor cats litter.
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| Posted 2/2/06 11:21 PM |
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Lillykat
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Re: Kitty litter disease
def. get tested - my mom told me she had this before she was preg. - she didn't even own a cat- but had cat sit for a strictly indoor cat - for a few days and she is big on the gloves etc (she was a nurse at the time)
I was advised to have DH changing the litter 1 yr before we want to TTC to take no chances
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| Posted 2/3/06 7:53 AM |
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ARIELSMOM
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MEREDITH
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Re: Kitty litter disease
I was diagnosed with the CMV virus. I was told that it can come from cats. Its very common, and can only be dangerous if contracted in the first trimester. Unfortunetely i did contract it in the first trimester, but my daughter turned out fine. This virus sticks forever.
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| Posted 2/3/06 8:09 AM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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Re: Kitty litter disease
And do NOT NOT NOT change the litter anymore! INfact, do not change the litter until you are done having children.
Please have your DH change it.
You're carrying a baby around for 9 months, he can surely change the litter 
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| Posted 2/3/06 9:20 AM |
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jessbaby
My boys!
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Jessica
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Re: Kitty litter disease
Yes he is already changing it. He started when we found out I was pregnant. I just hope its not too late.
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| Posted 2/3/06 9:51 AM |
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dld4e
I ♥ my boys!
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DJ
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Re: Kitty litter disease
That's good that you are no longer changing it.
My doctor tested me even though I don't own a cat, I thought it was the usual testing.
Definitely ask your doctor to test you for it.
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| Posted 2/3/06 10:10 AM |
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