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maiden
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Cats and pregnancy
I would like to go to a cat show, but I will be 9 weeks pregnant at that point. I remember hearing something about some cats having a disease that hurt pregnant women. What disease is this? Can I go to the show and be safe?
TIA
Message edited 10/2/2008 6:05:24 PM.
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MrsRbk
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Re: Cats and pregnancy
You'll be fine. It's the litter, or rather then cat feces you need to be wary of. I have a cat and I'm halfway through my pregnancy. My husband changes the cat litter now. Go the cat show and have fun.. it's perfectly safe.
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| Posted 10/2/08 6:08 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Cats and pregnancy
Just don't go digging in their litter
I have three cats, they walk all over me. DH changes the litter.
ETA: the disease is called toxoplasmosis. It actually is bacteria that is in soil. So it is more common for outdoor cats to carry it.
Message edited 10/2/2008 7:13:28 PM.
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Xelindrya
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Re: Cats and pregnancy
Posted by SweetTooth
Just don't go digging in their litter
I have three cats, they walk all over me. DH changes the litter.
ETA: the disease is called toxoplasmosis. It actually is bacteria that is in soil. So it is more common for outdoor cats to carry it.
yep yep .. what she said
Youre fine
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| Posted 10/2/08 9:19 PM |
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TLC1018
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Re: Cats and pregnancy
yup...you will be fine. They just advise you not to change the cat litter.
Have fun!
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| Posted 10/3/08 5:12 PM |
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ruby
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Re: Cats and pregnancy
Actually, you can also be immune to toxoplasmosis (the disease from the litter/soil)....I think alot of ppl actually are. Not that it really matters as your cat (and my cat  ) really pose no danger to us, but if it makes you rest easier, you can ask them to screen you for it any of the times they take blood from you.
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autumn
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Re: Cats and pregnancy
Posted by SweetTooth
Just don't go digging in their litter
I have three cats, they walk all over me. DH changes the litter.
ETA: the disease is called toxoplasmosis. It actually is bacteria that is in soil. So it is more common for outdoor cats to carry it.
same here, DH does the litter changing. However I do have family members telling me to get rid of them. I can't because they are my fur-babies
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MrsRivera
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Re: Cats and pregnancy
We currently have 8 cats (don't ask! 5 of them are kittens that we are trying to adopt out!) and as long as you stay away from their litter, you will be fine.
Have a great time, I love going to cat shows!
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jw11897
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Re: Cats and pregnancy
Posted by autumn
Posted by SweetTooth
Just don't go digging in their litter
I have three cats, they walk all over me. DH changes the litter.
ETA: the disease is called toxoplasmosis. It actually is bacteria that is in soil. So it is more common for outdoor cats to carry it.
same here, DH does the litter changing. However I do have family members telling me to get rid of them. I can't because they are my fur-babies
Dont you just love it when people say that I have 2 girls, sisters and my MIL asks me what I am going to do with them when I get pregnant, uuuh nothing what does she expect me to do lol
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autumn
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Re: Cats and pregnancy
Posted by jw11897
Posted by autumn
Posted by SweetTooth
Just don't go digging in their litter
I have three cats, they walk all over me. DH changes the litter.
ETA: the disease is called toxoplasmosis. It actually is bacteria that is in soil. So it is more common for outdoor cats to carry it.
same here, DH does the litter changing. However I do have family members telling me to get rid of them. I can't because they are my fur-babies
Dont you just love it when people say that I have 2 girls, sisters and my MIL asks me what I am going to do with them when I get pregnant, uuuh nothing what does she expect me to do lol
I am not giving them up, and I told my mom that aswell, unless the doctor tells me other wise. Its been funny lately because all three of them sleep so close to me at night. DH laughs when he wakes up. I have one at my feet, one laying up against my butt and the other one laying near my tummy. Its too funny.
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MrsRivera
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Re: Cats and pregnancy
Posted by jw11897
Dont you just love it when people say that I have 2 girls, sisters and my MIL asks me what I am going to do with them when I get pregnant, uuuh nothing what does she expect me to do lol
This always makes me  too. People really think you have to give up your cats when the baby comes. Does that mean you have to give up your other children every time you have a new one? 
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maiden
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Re: Cats and pregnancy
Thanks!
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