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Is it dangerous to handle cat litter if you are pregnant?

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Yes.

Cat feces contains a parasite that could cause an infection in the unborn baby causing death or serious damage to the brain and eyes

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Will a female cat produce a healthy litter if she gets pregnant by a male cat in the same litter?

yes they will


How much time can lapse between kittens in a litter?

A cat can get pregnant while they are still nursing a litter. A cat will be pregnant for about 58-63 days after conception.


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Did cat litter affect human behavior?

For the most part, cat litter is not harmful to humans, since it is generally made from clay, and contains no chemicals. So, no, most kinds of litter won't affect your behavior (other than keeping your house from smelling bad). But something else might have a bad effect. Cat litter is not entirely safe due to what's in it-- cat feces (or poo, if you prefer). Cat feces contain a parasite that can be very dangerous to pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. To make sure you don't get infected, a cat owner should probably wear disposable gloves, and get rid of cat litter properly, and on a regular basis -- put it in the trash, and if you are pregnant, have someone else dispose of it.


Can a female cat be pregnant even though she is in heat?

Yes. A cat can have kittens from different fathers in the same litter.


Can pets affect a pregnancy?

The most common pet to potentially affect pregnancy is a cat. They can carry toxoplasmosis which is in their feces and can be transmitted to a pregnant woman with serious adverse effects on the pregnancy. So if you have a cat, do not handle the cat litter, give the job to somebody else, or get rid of the cat while you are pregnant.


Why is your pregnant cat bitting you?

as soon as she has the litter she will be ok she's justbeing protective of the kittens she has


Is the female of tom cat a molly?

Yes, a female cat is called a Molly. If she is pregnant or nursing a litter, she is called a queen.


Would your cat still be pregnant after having a stillborn?

Yes, it is possible. A stillborn does not mean the entire litter will be. It is especially common in a cat's first litter for there to be one or more that didn't make it.


Is cat feces and cat litter dangerous for children?

Yes. It has been proven that handling diry cat litter can increase the chances of miscarriage in pregnant women, or birth defects in newborn children. Both urine and faeces can have similar effects. Avoid handling it at all and Keep the litter tray outside if possible. If it is necessary to handle it, always wear gloves and always wash your hands thoroughly with disinfectant afterward, even when gloves are worn.


Who makes generation earth cat litter?

Generation Earth is the name of the company that makes this cat litter. This cat litter is a scoopable cat litter.