Comments on: Can a baby be at risk of getting a disease or illness when exposed to kittens? http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:39:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Tramu http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/comment-page-1/#comment-196 Tramu Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:09:52 +0000 http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/#comment-196 There aren't many diseases that can be transmitted between species. One thing to consider is ringworm. It's a fungus that kitties get from the litter box. I remember when we had kitties, we would let them sleep on our necks and all four of us kids got ringworm! Easy to treat (antifungal cream), doesn't hurt or anything, but it's avoidable, so don't let the baby do too much close cuddling. There aren’t many diseases that can be transmitted between species. One thing to consider is ringworm. It’s a fungus that kitties get from the litter box. I remember when we had kitties, we would let them sleep on our necks and all four of us kids got ringworm! Easy to treat (antifungal cream), doesn’t hurt or anything, but it’s avoidable, so don’t let the baby do too much close cuddling.

]]> By: oliver http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/comment-page-1/#comment-195 oliver Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:33:39 +0000 http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/#comment-195 Definetly there are chances of getting affected. You should be very careful, because the fallen hairs of kittens may get inside your baby's mouth, by chances. So be care full... I could suggest better u keep away your baby from the kitten or keep your kitten away from the baby Definetly there are chances of getting affected.
You should be very careful, because the fallen hairs of kittens may get inside your baby’s mouth, by chances.

So be care full… I could suggest better u keep away your baby from the kitten or keep your kitten away from the baby

]]> By: Katie B http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/comment-page-1/#comment-194 Katie B Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:04:14 +0000 http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/#comment-194 No, the baby is fine. There is only a risk to unborn babies, whilst in the womb. That's why when you are pregnant you shouldn't be changing litter boxes. No, the baby is fine. There is only a risk to unborn babies, whilst in the womb. That’s why when you are pregnant you shouldn’t be changing litter boxes.

]]> By: TotalRecipeHound http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/comment-page-1/#comment-193 TotalRecipeHound Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:29:14 +0000 http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/#comment-193 First of all, does it make sense to ask this question AFTER you got the kitten? Animals are not disposable. If you live in CA or FL and possibly AZ and TX, there is a bacteria that causes 'cat scratch disease'. A cat can be tested to see if they have this bacteria. It can cause significant neurological damage to a susceptible child (and even adults). My area has no incidences of cat scratch disease, but your vet would not only be able to test the kitten, but likely tell you prevelance (sp?) in your area and whether a test is even needed. A call to your county or state health department can also tell you how common this problem is in your area. First of all, does it make sense to ask this question AFTER you got the kitten? Animals are not disposable.

If you live in CA or FL and possibly AZ and TX, there is a bacteria that causes ‘cat scratch disease’. A cat can be tested to see if they have this bacteria. It can cause significant neurological damage to a susceptible child (and even adults). My area has no incidences of cat scratch disease, but your vet would not only be able to test the kitten, but likely tell you prevelance (sp?) in your area and whether a test is even needed. A call to your county or state health department can also tell you how common this problem is in your area.

]]> By: Johnny B. Goode http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/comment-page-1/#comment-192 Johnny B. Goode Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:06:14 +0000 http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/#comment-192 DOES THE KITTEN ACT LIKE A DINGO? DOES THE KITTEN ACT LIKE A DINGO?

]]> By: Renee R http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Renee R Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:20:43 +0000 http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/#comment-191 All I know is of- Toxoplasmosis is an infection that can threaten the health of an unborn child. It is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. The parasite multiplies in the intestine of cats and is shed in cat feces, mainly into litter boxes and garden soil. You can get the parasite by handling cat litter or soil where there is cat feces. You can also get the parasite from eating undercooked meat (such as rare beef) from animals infected with the parasite. But thats when a baby is in the womb.... ASk your pediatrician! they shoul dknow better All I know is of-

Toxoplasmosis is an infection that can threaten the health of an unborn child. It is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. The parasite multiplies in the intestine of cats and is shed in cat feces, mainly into litter boxes and garden soil. You can get the parasite by handling cat litter or soil where there is cat feces. You can also get the parasite from eating undercooked meat (such as rare beef) from animals infected with the parasite.

But thats when a baby is in the womb…. ASk your pediatrician! they shoul dknow better

]]> By: heatherlynn822 http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/comment-page-1/#comment-190 heatherlynn822 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:56:54 +0000 http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/#comment-190 Assuming the kitten you got is healthy, and up to date on all his or her shots.... and you are reasonably certain your baby is not allergic, your baby should be fine. Assuming the kitten you got is healthy, and up to date on all his or her shots…. and you are reasonably certain your baby is not allergic, your baby should be fine.

]]> By: Ali http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/comment-page-1/#comment-189 Ali Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:58:53 +0000 http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/blog/can-a-baby-be-at-risk-of-getting-a-disease-or-illness-when-exposed-to-kittens/#comment-189 i don't think so...i don't think very many diseases can go from cat to baby. but just to make sure, ask a vet or doctor. i don’t think so…i don’t think very many diseases can go from cat to baby. but just to make sure, ask a vet or doctor.

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