My sis-in-law had a miscarriage. Now she
is pregnant again. I am worried that she
will have another. She has 8 cats, 1 dog,
2 birds and a gunni pig. Living with her
in a small 2 bed room apt. ..My concern
is the cats.
Cant the cats effect the fetus?
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lhileman
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Aug 2003 Posts: 79 Location: Griffin, Ga.
Pets And Pregnancy Posted: 08-13-03 11:14am
Yes, cats are very dangerous for infants,,
they have been known to suffocate the baby
because they can smell the milk on the
babies breath. Also, cat feces carry a
disease, that can also harm the baby.
Lhileman
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Healthy Gal
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Sep 2003 Posts: 1
Posted: 09-11-03 16:35pm
That is such an old wives tale.
The only real concern with cats is
toxoplasmosis, which can easily be
controlled with good hygiene skills.
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pregnantmama2
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Sep 2003 Posts: 9 Location: California
Posted: 09-11-03 21:27pm
I agree with the above post. Just make
sure she washes her hands if she needs to
deal with cat feces or has someone else
take out the litter if possible. I have
3 cats and a toddler (and one on the way),
the cats were deathly afraid to go near my
first when she was born and now she chases
them away! If anything i'd be more
worried for the cats, imagine this new
ball of drool and curiosity
rolling,scooting,and running towards you!
Lol. Also there is a mesh tent that can
be attached to make a dome above the
baby's crib so that the cats won't climb
in baby's bed when she/he is not there.
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Baby
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Posts: 61 Location: Ar
Posted: 09-23-03 12:16pm
I agree that the cats are not a good idea
to have around.
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003 Posts: 4921 Location: Right here at work!
Posted: 09-23-03 13:50pm
Because there is alot of hair they shed
and fleas and everything. Keep cats away
for a little while. Dont get rid of them,
just keep a distance and have it checked
all the time.
