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Just found out i'm pregnant i have been taking care of my parents cat while they're away. will cleaning out the litter box harm my baby?
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No cat litter: You should avoid cleaning cat litter in pregnancy because of risk of toxoplasmosis.
Answered 4/15/2014
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