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December2000
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pregnancy and dogs ???
I had read somewhere that it may not be a good idea to be around cats when you are pregnant because their feces, urine and if you get bit or scratched by them could have a toxic effect on your baby.
Does anyone know if this is true for dogs?
TIA!
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Posted 8/10/10 10:35 AM  |
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ruby
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
First, you can be tested in your 1st trimester bloodwork for immunity to toxoplasmosis, which is what you "could" catch in a cat's litter box. Most people are immune and it's not an issue. It's perfectly fine to be around cats, mine is lounging on top of my belly right now actually  . I've never heard of any issues with dogs.
Message edited 8/10/2010 10:38:08 AM.
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| Posted 8/10/10 10:37 AM |
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MeeshMosh
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
i agree with the PP regarding cats
the only thing i do differently with my dog is i do not apply the frontline... i have DH do it
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| Posted 8/10/10 11:10 AM |
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fujamaga
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
I agree with PP regarding dogs - the only thing I do differently is to have DH apply the frontline.
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| Posted 8/10/10 11:45 AM |
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MRnMRSNurse
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
Yup my Darling Dog never leaves my side (unless DH hogs him) They are still mans best friend & totally safe. I agree with the frontline.
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| Posted 8/10/10 11:51 AM |
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December2000
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
I am glad to hear this, thanks, I am around my dog all the time!
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| Posted 8/10/10 2:00 PM |
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Lanabean
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
All I know is my dog is more glued to me than ever....I think they sense the chemical change in you...or something like that.
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| Posted 8/10/10 2:03 PM |
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babyonboard2010
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
yeah my doctor said the dog isn't a problem. i feel so bad about my cat though b/c he's a complete mush with me and i feel like he's gonna start to hate me b/c i always push him away  poor meow meow
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nraboni
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
Posted by babyonboard2010
yeah my doctor said the dog isn't a problem. i feel so bad about my cat though b/c he's a complete mush with me and i feel like he's gonna start to hate me b/c i always push him away poor meow meow
You don't have to push your cat away. I was told you just can't or shouldn't change their litter box but you can still give them love and play with them.
I have two cats and a dog and I can't imagine not cuddling with them.
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fakie-name
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
There are no issues with dogs or cats.
The cat thing is a total myth. Just either don't change the litter or make sure you wash your hands really well afterwards. I also agree about not applying the flea meds.
There is no reason to treat either pet any differently.
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| Posted 8/10/10 3:07 PM |
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ruby
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
Posted by babyonboard2010
yeah my doctor said the dog isn't a problem. i feel so bad about my cat though b/c he's a complete mush with me and i feel like he's gonna start to hate me b/c i always push him away poor meow meow
Aww, don't push your poor cat away. It's fine to be normal with him. My cat crawled all over with my first and still does with this pg. You do not need to stay away from them. Just don't roll around in his litterbox and you'll be fine. 
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babyonboard2010
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
Posted by ruby
Posted by babyonboard2010
yeah my doctor said the dog isn't a problem. i feel so bad about my cat though b/c he's a complete mush with me and i feel like he's gonna start to hate me b/c i always push him away poor meow meow
Aww, don't push your poor cat away. It's fine to be normal with him. My cat crawled all over with my first and still does with this pg. You do not need to stay away from them. Just don't roll around in his litterbox and you'll be fine.
shoot rolling around in the litter box was my favorite hobby!!!!!!
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MeeshMosh
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
Posted by ruby
Posted by babyonboard2010
yeah my doctor said the dog isn't a problem. i feel so bad about my cat though b/c he's a complete mush with me and i feel like he's gonna start to hate me b/c i always push him away poor meow meow
Aww, don't push your poor cat away. It's fine to be normal with him. My cat crawled all over with my first and still does with this pg. You do not need to stay away from them. Just don't roll around in his litterbox and you'll be fine.
i agree... i still cuddle with my cat every night!! just dont scoop the pooper lol
even so, toxoplasmosis is VERY hard to catch
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Irishgrl13
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
Posted by MeeshMosh
i agree with the PP regarding cats
the only thing i do differently with my dog is i do not apply the frontline... i have DH do it
Just curious...why can't you apply the frontline... I did this, not knowing obviously....so i'm guessing I should hold off on it next time!!
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nraboni
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Re: pregnancy and dogs ???
Posted by babyonboard2010
Posted by ruby
Posted by babyonboard2010
yeah my doctor said the dog isn't a problem. i feel so bad about my cat though b/c he's a complete mush with me and i feel like he's gonna start to hate me b/c i always push him away poor meow meow
Aww, don't push your poor cat away. It's fine to be normal with him. My cat crawled all over with my first and still does with this pg. You do not need to stay away from them. Just don't roll around in his litterbox and you'll be fine.
shoot rolling around in the litter box was my favorite hobby!!!!!!
hahahahaha
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