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    Mar 31, 2014, 12:36 AM
    Pet and pregnancy
    Some people say that having cat at home will affect the chances of getting pregnant. Is that true?
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    Mar 31, 2014, 02:21 AM
    I have never heard of that, not even as an 'old wives tale'. That is just so silly.
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    Mar 31, 2014, 04:32 AM
    No, it is not true.
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    Mar 31, 2014, 06:05 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    No, it is not true.
    Thank you for the informations. Just need confirmation because if I'm not mistaken, cats spread toxoplamosis...
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    Mar 31, 2014, 06:11 AM
    They can spread toxoplasmosis, typically it's outdoor cats that do this. The easiest way to keep your cat if you are pregnant is to have your husband clean the litter box as it's the feces that spreads this.

    But, having a cat will not prevent pregnancy.
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    Mar 31, 2014, 06:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    They can spread toxoplasmosis, typically it's outdoor cats that do this. The easiest way to keep your cat if you are pregnant is to have your husband clean the litter box as it's the feces that spreads this.

    But, having a cat will not prevent pregnancy.
    Thank you so much...
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    Mar 31, 2014, 06:30 AM
    You are very welcome! Best wishes for a happy and healthy pregnancy.
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