Guest guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I knew I had heard about this when I first got pregnant with my youngest, but brain fog was keeping me clueless - go figure :/ Anyway, according to http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/pregnancy_and_toxoplasmosis.html " ...cats aren't the only animals who can transmit it, they're just the only species to shed the infectious stage in their feces. Humans can contract toxoplasmosis from the infected, undercooked meat of other animals, too. " Reducing Your Risk Even though it is unlikely that a woman will contract toxoplasmosis from her cat, it's a good idea to err on the side of caution. The following recommendations will help cat owners expecting a child to reduce their risk of contracting toxoplasmosis. * Avoid undercooked meat. * Wash all uncooked vegetables thoroughly. * Wash all cutting boards and utensils that might have come in contact with meat before using them. * Wear gloves when working in soil. If gloves are not worn, hands need to be washed thoroughly afterward. * Ask a spouse, friend or neighbor to help out with litter box duties while you're pregnant. * If you don't have help to keep the litter box clean, wear rubber gloves when changing the litter and thoroughly wash your hands afterward. * Have your cat's litter changed on a daily basis. Hope this helps.....Doreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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