Do cats really cause infertility?

Hi-ClassBaby · May 15th, 2007, 01:56 PM

Many people have told me this is true because of the cat hair or parasites that are in cats?..

... I really am not sure if this has been scientifically proven or just a myth. I am planning to have babies but I also want to get a cat but not if its going to hurt my chances of getting pregnant. If anyone has any advice please let me know what you think! thanks

Cal · May 15th, 2007, 02:00 PM

Are you referring to Toxoplasmosis? This can be passed onto people and can cause problems in pregnancy. If you've been around cats before you might already have immunity to it, a simple blood test can tell you this.

One thing pregnant women must be careful of is the Kitty Poo-Tray. Coming into contact with kitty poo can transmit toxoplasmosis. I have an immunity to this, but didn't tell hubby as I'd do anything to avoid cleaning the Poo-Tray.

Nola · May 15th, 2007, 02:04 PM

Not infertility (why would they??) but toxoplasmosis is a possïbility, usually with outdoors cats. Other things that may cause toxoplasmosis; raw meat, soil.

Nola · May 15th, 2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal

Are you referring to Toxoplasmosis? This can be passed onto people and can cause problems in pregnancy. If you've been around cats before you might already have immunity to it, a simple blood test can tell you this.

One thing pregnant women must be careful of is the Kitty Poo-Tray. Coming into contact with kitty poo can transmit toxoplasmosis. I have an immunity to this, but didn't tell hubby as I'd do anything to avoid cleaning the Poo-Tray.

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May 15th, 2007, 01:56 PM	#1
Hi-ClassBaby ~Eastside~	Do cats really cause infertility? Many people have told me this is true because of the cat hair or parasites that are in cats?.. ... I really am not sure if this has been scientifically proven or just a myth. I am planning to have babies but I also want to get a cat but not if its going to hurt my chances of getting pregnant. If anyone has any advice please let me know what you think! thanks

May 15th, 2007, 02:00 PM	#2
Cal For Avandome Location: Australia!	Re: Do cats really cause infertility? Are you referring to Toxoplasmosis? This can be passed onto people and can cause problems in pregnancy. If you've been around cats before you might already have immunity to it, a simple blood test can tell you this. One thing pregnant women must be careful of is the Kitty Poo-Tray. Coming into contact with kitty poo can transmit toxoplasmosis. I have an immunity to this, but didn't tell hubby as I'd do anything to avoid cleaning the Poo-Tray. __________________

May 15th, 2007, 02:04 PM	#3
Nola Waiting for my baby Location: Europe	Re: Do cats really cause infertility? Not infertility (why would they??) but toxoplasmosis is a possïbility, usually with outdoors cats. Other things that may cause toxoplasmosis; raw meat, soil. __________________