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Re: I might be pg. How can I change kitty litter?From: Ann (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 20 May 2002 09:51:22 -0500 (CDT)
At Mon, 20 May 2002, Jane wrote: > >At Sat, 18 May 2002, Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG wrote: >>> >>Even if you are tested for toxoplasmosis, and have the IgG antibody, the >>fetus can still be affected by a new infection. My suggestion is to >>have your husband where the mask and gloves and change the litter box. >> >I was of the understanding that if one is seropositive, one can not >develop a new second infection that would pose a risk to the fetus. Can >you point me to some references on this? I don't want to mislead any of >my clients (although I do always refer them to their OBs for definitive >answers, unfortunately many OBs seem to tell them to check with their >vets. My OB has stated that what I learned in vet school was correct: >seropositive women are not at risk of contracting new infections which >could pose risk to the fetus. But if there is new research out there I >want to find it and read it and share it with my clients!!) > >Thanks, >Jane, VMD Why not purchase one of those automatic cat litter boxes where as soon at the kitty goes potty and gets out it automatically cleans itself with some bar that comes across and slowly scoops the feces away, and no one ever has to come in contact with the feces or worry over infections. The litter box costs around $150 but WELL worth it! Good luck!
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