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| Thu, 10-09-2003 - 12:04am |
Is it true that cats can harm the baby before it is even born..I heard they can cause something called toxosplasmosis(speling??) if so let me know and what i have to do for future baby to be safe.
thanks
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manda
thanks
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manda

Toxoplasmosis is also found in sheep and undercooked meat, so make sure you cook your meat really well. (with the meat you can only get it by ingesting the under cooked stuff where as feline fecies you can get it by comming into contact)
Symptoms usually a fever and I dont want to scare you but can also cause miscarriages and mental retardation.
(I knew that animal science class would come in handy some day)
Good luck and I wouldnt worry about it too much, just be careful. (easier said than done i know)
Good luck
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manda
I'm new here, but I thought I throw in a couple words on this topic, too.
If you've had your cats for a while and have cleaned the litter box, you would have already caught toxiplasmosis (assuming the cats had it). That's fine because your immune system would have it under control...it's when you're exposed to it and haven't had it before that you start to have possible pregnancy complications...it has a chance to do damage before your immune system can suppress it. However, it's probably still a good idea to have your hubby clean the cat box in case they were to suddenly get it for some *wierd* reason. You shouldn't have to get rid of indoor cats (I had 4 when my son was born), just take precautions.
Cherish
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manda