Cat deterrants

Re: Cat deterrants

Gillian Mostyn — Sat, 26 May 2012 22:18:16 GMT

[quote user="Katy"]I've told my OH I am going nowhere near the litter trays once I am pregnant![/quote]

Fresh cat faeces is not infective. You'd be better protected by not handling (or eating, obviously) any raw meat and no gardening. They are going to be a much higher risk ...

Re: Cat deterrants

Katy — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:26:04 GMT

I am a bit paranoid re toxoplasmosis... My lovely friend is pretty much blind in one eye due to the infection.

The problem only appeared shortly after her 17th birthday, having been dormant in her body.

Her Mum had cats whilst she was pregnant...

I've told my OH I am going nowhere near the litter trays once I am pregnant!

Re: Cat deterrants

F1chick — Sat, 26 May 2012 10:20:19 GMT

I have had a toxoplasma test (not been pregnant, but I had a low ESR) and it was negative, even after working with animals for 12 years and being bitten etc.

I think the problem is she's a big girls blouse and scared of them lol!

Re: Cat deterrants

F1chick — Sat, 26 May 2012 10:18:17 GMT

[quote user="Caro Laithwaite VN,"]

Ok l know someone is going to shoot me for this if they understand it but l can not resist the following comment...

No StM l am sure F1 friends baths.

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Ewww lol!

Re: Cat deterrants

StMongo — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:19:56 GMT

[quote user="Caro Laithwaite VN,"]

Ok l know someone is going to shoot me for this if they understand it but l can not resist the following comment...

No StM l am sure F1 friends baths.

[/quote]

*snortlol*

Re: Cat deterrants

Sophie Bedford RVN CertVNECC — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:53:16 GMT

Is it wrong if I suggest she gets a dog?? Mine keeps all cats at bay!

Re: Cat deterrants

Sal the 1st — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:39:01 GMT

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Re: Cat deterrants

Mark Hedberg — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:16:06 GMT

Suggest to her she eats clean food and maintains principles of good food hygiene, while refraining from eating any food that could be contaminated with cat feces. Remind her that while anywhere from a third to a half of the world's population may have a toxoplasma infection, she should remember that this is essentially the population of Africa as well as regions in Asia with no modern healthcare or hygiene. (This is the same billion people who don't have good prenatal care, vaccination, and clean, healthy food.)

The incidence of toxoplasma in developed countries is low. Sufferers commonly have compromised immune systems. If she would like to get a Toxoplasma IgM and IgG test, this will tell if she has ever been exposed to toxoplasma.

Good luck! :)

Re: Cat deterrants

Caro Laithwaite VN — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:50:13 GMT

Ok l know someone is going to shoot me for this if they understand it but l can not resist the following comment...

No StM l am sure F1 friends baths.

Re: Cat deterrants

StMongo — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:33:19 GMT

she has random cats just wandering into her house? fish factory in the livingroom?

Re: Cat deterrants

Fuzzyduck — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:36:53 GMT

Does she have a particular problem with them coming in to her house?

I dont know anything that would deter them other than if she catches one in her house maybe spray it with a water pistol or similar and i doubt it will come back.

Otherwise if she is that paranoid, keep all doors and windows closed or only open them enough so they cant get in.

Sounds a bit like a major paraniod pregnant person to me!!