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Re: Kitty litter and vacumming the floorFrom: Elizabeth (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 28 Jan 1999 08:46:40 -0600 (CST)
At Thu, 28 Jan 1999, Julie wrote: > >I am 8 weeks pregnant and I keep hearing that you should not be around >kitty litter, and I have a kitten. Is this true? Also, should I be >vacumming the carpets? Thank You. Julie Hi Julie - congratulations on your pregnancy! I hope youll bookmark this site and use it as a great resource for the next few months :-) I am not a physician - I am a achildbirth educator. Yes, it is true that cats can carry a disease known as Toxoplasmosis - can cause miscarriage, blindness to baby among other things. Especially if you have an outdoor cat you should steer clear of the litter box. It is carried in the feces. I believe it is possible to have your cat tested but its safest to stay away - this disease can also be found in raw meats. As for vacuuming, well, its good exercise and although you may be able to get out of cleaning the litter box, I see no reason why vaccuuming should cause a problem. But if you want to pass that chore on to someone else, your secret is safe with me:-) Best Wishes, Elizabeth NJ
-- Elizabeth Mazelis,CCE
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