Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am five weeks pregnant and read an article about staying away from your cat during pregnancy is that true?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Toxoplasmosis: Most cats carry a parasite called toxoplasmosis. As adults, it's not usually a problem, but if a pregnant woman catches it and passes it to the baby, it can cause birth defects. It is recommended that pregnant women avoid handling cat litter in particular, because that is what is most contagious. If there is a cat in the house, the best precaution is for someone else to empty the catbox daily.
Answered 12/31/2016
5.9k views
Cat feces: It is important not to handle cat feces during pregnancy. So let someone else clean out the litter box due to risk of transmission of Toxoplasmosis from cat feces. Also, don't keep the litter box close to a ventilation system.
Answered 11/7/2018
251 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it true that the "terrible two's" are even more terrible if mothers smoked during pregnancy?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can a ovulation test be positive if you are pregnant? Is it true some women have a cycle or similar to one during their pregnancy?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hi are there signs incases fetus wont develop in a pregnancy? Im five weeks based on scan.. and its reli scary not see my baby in there during my scan
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm 5w pregnant and have stringy yellowish cm, it doesn't itch or smell I'm just worried is this normal during pregnancy I've read that a lot of wome
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I took a pregnancy test 25 days after sex, and it came up negative . Is this a true reading?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
On the internet ive read that digital home pregnancy tests may not work during 8-12 weeks of pregnancy.. is this true??
I've read that growing breasts during pregnancy is a healthy indication of future milk supply, true? The bigger the breast, the more milk?
I had covid during the first trimester at 9 weeks pregnant. Im due in 6 weeks. I read an article that covid infection during pregnancy increases risks of autism, cerebral palsy, and other horrible things. Is this true doctors? Your expert opinion?
Is it safe to have cats in the house during a pregnancy?
Is it true that it's ok to do intercourse during first few weeks of pregnancy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
