Minti - Recent Comments on Question "Toxoplasmosis question" http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question/ Minti - Recent Comments on Question "Toxoplasmosis question" Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk Re: Toxoplasmosis question Arna All cats do carry toxoplasmosis, so it is important that you are very careful.  As long as you wash your hands in an antibacterial soap after cleaning the litter tray, then you should be ok.  I don't know what the symptoms are, but I've been told that you will know if you have it as it is a pretty nasty ... All cats do carry toxoplasmosis, so it is important that you are very careful.  As long as you wash your hands in an antibacterial soap after cleaning the litter tray, then you should be ok.  I don't know what the symptoms are, but I've been told that you will know if you have it as it is a pretty nasty thing to get.  My step dad had it when he was younger and was seriously ill for about 6 months.  That was back in the days before there was an awareness of it.

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653704 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653704 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:30:08 -0700 Re: Toxoplasmosis question mum2b84 I am sure there is a blood test you can do so pop into the doc and ask them. Also I think if you washed your hands thoroughly with soap after you should be ok as its not easily contracted. I am sure there is a blood test you can do so pop into the doc and ask them. Also I think if you washed your hands thoroughly with soap after you should be ok as its not easily contracted.

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653683 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653683 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:59:32 -0700 Re: Toxoplasmosis question avanliamsmum Thanks Clay! Thanks Clay!

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653462 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653462 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:21:47 -0700 Re: Toxoplasmosis question avanliamsmum Thanks Tanya, I just read an article Amanda gave me a link to, and it said there is actually a blood test that will let you know if you have been infected or not. It also said that there is only a small risk that babies can get affected from it (though theres still a risk). I wasnt planning on ... Thanks Tanya, I just read an article Amanda gave me a link to, and it said there is actually a blood test that will let you know if you have been infected or not. It also said that there is only a small risk that babies can get affected from it (though theres still a risk).
I wasnt planning on this baby (well, maybe not for a couple of years anyway) so I thought getting the kitten would be no problems. She too is an indoor cat, but I'm not sure how well the people I bought her from treated her, thats what I'm worried about!

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653461 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653461 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:20:55 -0700 Re: Toxoplasmosis question avanliamsmum Thanks Amanda, it was quite reassuring actually! I will probably just get my doctor to do a blood test when I go for my next visit just for peace of mind. Thanks Amanda, it was quite reassuring actually! I will probably just get my doctor to do a blood test when I go for my next visit just for peace of mind.

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653458 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653458 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:17:30 -0700 Re: Toxoplasmosis question ClayCook i have added a bunch of relevant articles to this q&a above i have added a bunch of relevant articles to this q&a above

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653457 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653457 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:17:11 -0700 Re: Toxoplasmosis question rachelcook Here is also a search query from Minti on the topic that may help too. http://www.minti.com/search/?query=Toxoplasmosis&item_type=all - http://www.minti.com/search/?query=Toxoplasmosis&item_type=all Here is also a search query from Minti on the topic that may help too.

http://www.minti.com/search/?query=Toxoplasmosis&item_type=all

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653453 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653453 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:13:53 -0700 Re: Toxoplasmosis question sealsista72 Hello, Congratulations on your pregnancy Like you, I had the very same worry!!! I got two cats at the end of 2006, not thinking that I would have any more babies, and then in early 2007 I fell pregnant!!! I am not sure if you can have a test for it, but I did read about toxoplasmosis, and if I remember correctly, it's ... Hello,

Congratulations on your pregnancy

Like you, I had the very same worry!!! I got two cats at the end of 2006, not thinking that I would have any more babies, and then in early 2007 I fell pregnant!!!

I am not sure if you can have a test for it, but I did read about toxoplasmosis, and if I remember correctly, it's actually a parasite that's lives in uncooked meat.  Also, cats can pick it up from outside when they are going to the toilet if it's lingering around from other cats.  My cats are only inside cats, so I didn't have a problem there, and also, my cats don't like can cat food, so they only eat the dry food.

To be honest, I don't know of anyone that has ever got toxoplasmosis, but if you are really concerned, it would be an idea to ask your doctor.  It's not fun worrying about it all of your pregnancy, and that's exactly what I did.  It was all unnecessary worry as my baby is happy and healthy!!!

Take care,

Tanya.

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653450 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question//#653450 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:09:45 -0700 Re: Toxoplasmosis question mumof2b It's probably best to get someone else to empty the kitty litter instead, or wear thick rubber gloves when disposing of the litter as infection occurs when you come in physical contact of the faeces. Here - http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=303&id=1912 is a great web site I found with some information. I hope the link works!!! Amanda xxxx It's probably best to get someone else to empty the kitty litter instead, or wear thick rubber gloves when disposing of the litter as infection occurs when you come in physical contact of the faeces.

Here is a great web site I found with some information. I hope the link works!!!

Amanda xxxx

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