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I have a cat and was told to stay away from the litter while pregnant (5 weeks). what are the risks & how strict is this? should i stay awy from cat?
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Infection exposure : Simply stated, stay away from the cat litter for sure. Moreover, it's about prevention and infection control.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Kitty litter: Bettter for someone else to hange the kitty litter regardless.
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