Concerns on owning animals and being pregnant?

Question

Ok so I just found out about the cat litter thing. I'm probably about month and half or so along. But my concern is I own quite a few animals. I'll make a list at the bottom. I need to know if there is anything to worry about? if you know of any links with more information please post them!

I own just about everything you can think of:

Dogs

Cats

Ferrets

A gerbil

Snakes

Lizards

And frogs

Answer 1

For the reptile's you should have a germ killer hand gel, for the rest, just make sure they aren't sick and you should be fine.

Answer 2

It sounds like all your animals will be fine to be around while you are pregnant.  And about the cat litter, it is best to keep away from the cat f***s due to risk of toxoplasmosis.  But it's also true that if you have lived with a cat for a while before you got pregnant then you probably have already contracted the disease and are immune from it.  Still a good excuse to get someone else to clean the little though!  (I read this in What to Expect When You're Expecting, you can look at their site http://www.whattoexpect.com/what-to-expe...  But other than that your animals are fine.  The only other animal that I have heard problems with are sheep after they have lambs because they carry something that can cause a miscarriage (I worked on a farm).  Just be sure to wash your hands frequently and after handling them to be safe.

Answer 3

Like cat litter, be very careful with any animal urine/faeces. When cleaning these animals habitats (if you have to) it is wise to wear gloves and a mask. As far as handling them is concerned, always wash your hands afterwards and dont let animals near your mouth (thats what I was told anyway!)

Answer 4

I only know about avoiding all animal poo and the cat litter thing.

Answer 5

Everything else should be fine. I have a African Grey and a yorkie. But the cat thing that everyone has mentioned..yea thats a big no no. have someone else chang the kitty box... too many chemicals.