[mama of 3+1?]

feces--i know that when your pregnant you are not supposed to change the litter box. but what is toximia... (?) exactly. is it the littler fumes? or the feces? or them together? what is the dangerous part? we have an automatic box but sometimes it needs more littler to be added, can i do that? or when the cat accidentially gets feces on the floor, can i clean that up? does anyone know exactly what is the problem, i don't want to put my child at risk, but we want to keep the cat.

[roxiecat4200]

It's the cat feces. You can clean it up as long as you are cautious and wear gloves and wash your hands after. It can only be transferred if you ingest it...I know that's pretty gross!You can have your cat tested.FYI: Do you have a regular self cleaning litter box or the flushing litter box? The flushing box is great, I highly recommend it! You don't have to change the box's like the self cleaning one, it actually flushes the waste either down the drain or into your toilet! And the pellets are not clay and they don't kick up dust. I really like mine so I like to share my experience with it. It's not cheap but it's worth it, and the litter and cleaning fluid are cheaper.

[Beth]

it part from the littler but also the urin from the cat. If you must change your litter box usea mask that what I did. But do try to get someone else to change it for you it can cause harm to the ubborn baby.

[cheryl05346]

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease that you can get from cat feces, raw or undercooked meat, and from drinking water that has been contaminated. You should not scoop the cat box if you are pregnant because this can be passed from mother to fetus and can be very serious for the fetus. Go to www.wikipedia.com type in toxoplasmosis and read all about it. Have someone else in your house empty the litter until after your baby is born.

[sebe]

it's a parasite from the faeces....but when I was pregnant, I was just cautious that I wasn't exposed to any...and I was fine. I have 2 cats and it ws a bit concerning as it was my first pregnancy, but in the end it was all good.

[Karlee bug]

Have your hubby do the cat box.. Do not touch anything to do with the cat box without gloves and long sleeves..!!! It is also in the amonia the cat puts off when they go to the bathroom. Sorry, but the feces on the floor will have to stay there until hubby gets home. I love animals too I have 4 dogs. My hubby is allergic to cats, but I would love to have one. You should be able to add litter as long as you do not breath in the fumes. My mother-in-law had 9 cats, I refused to go to her house while I was pregnant and she lived next door. Congrats and I hope this helps.

[JTBW]

If you have been handling litter up to your pregnancy, you've probably already been exposed to toxoplasmosis and have built up an immunity to it. If possible, it's still a good idea to have someone else deal with the litter box. If that's not possible, then just make sure to wear rubber gloves and a mask that covers your nose and mouth.

[Debi]

I always got someone else to do the trays for me to be on the safe side.Wear gloves if you do them.