In traditional knowledge, pregnant women cannot coexist with pets under the same roof. For expectant mothers who are pet owners, pregnancy means that they can no longer keep pets and have to give away their pets with their own hands. For pregnant women, Emotionally it is also a kind of reluctance and sadness.

But can pregnant women really not keep pets?

no no no

Today, I will give you some popular science by answering five major questions about raising pets during pregnancy

Who says you can’t keep pets during pregnancy?

First question

Can expectant mothers be infected with Toxoplasma gondii from cats and dogs?

I believe everyone has heard of the dangers of Toxoplasma gondii to expectant mothers and fetuses, so will pets definitely be infected with Toxoplasma gondii?

Dogs are the intermediate host of Toxoplasma gondii, but their excrement is not contagious, so you will not be infected with Toxoplasma gondii through normal contact with dogs.

Cats are the final host of Toxoplasma gondii, parasitizing on the intestinal mucosa of cats. The feces of cats infected with Toxoplasma gondii may transmit Toxoplasma gondii to humans. However, it must be at least 24 hours after the eggs are excreted. Contagious.

Therefore, cleaning up your cat’s feces in time every day will greatly reduce the chance of humans being infected with Toxoplasma gondii.

Cats are usually infected with Toxoplasma gondii by eating dead mice, moles and other infected small animals. From the source of infection in domestic cats, cats that live entirely indoors and have never been in contact with mice may never be infected with Toxoplasma gondii. .

Therefore, try not to let cats go out to hunt to reduce the chance of infection.

Second question

So how is Toxoplasma infected?

1. Eating raw or undercooked meat.

2. After touching raw meat or raw offal, touch your mouth without cleaning your hands.

3. Contact with cat feces or objects in contact with cat feces.

4. Living with worm-carrying dogs and cats.

The third question

What other diseases can expectant mothers contract from cats and dogs?

Common diseases transmitted from pets to humans include isosporal coccidiosis, taeniasis, ascariasis, canine heartworm disease, leishmaniasis, etc.

Although there are many kinds of diseases, the prevention methods are very similar. You just need to do some things to pay attention to when raising pets.Items, these diseases can all be avoided.

Question 4

How should pregnant families raise pets scientifically?

1. Have a physical examination during pregnancy preparation.

During pregnancy preparation, expectant mothers should go to the hospital for a "TORCH" examination. This exam includes screening for toxoplasmosis, syphilis, chickenpox, shingles, parvovirus, rubella, cytomegalovirus infection, and herpes simplex.

In addition to the physical examination of the expectant mother, the pet should also undergo a full set of examinations and vaccinations to ensure that the pet has no signs of infection. Otherwise, it must be treated before preparing for pregnancy.

2. After pregnancy, expectant mothers and pets should also undergo regular check-ups.

3. After pregnancy, do not have close and frequent contact with pets.

Expectant mothers should avoid contact with the cat's excrement and litter box, and let other people in the family do the daily cleaning work.

Clean your hands after coming into contact with pets.

Avoid being kissed or scratched by pets.

4. Don’t let pets hunt outside.

Avoid eating infected rodents, birds or contaminated food.

5. Don’t feed raw meat to pets.

It is best to provide them with professional cat and dog food with comprehensive nutrition and balanced nutrition to prevent pets from being infected with Toxoplasma gondii while allowing them to grow healthily.

6. Pet poop and food dishes should be cleaned at least once a day.

 Separate items that the expectant mother may come into contact with from pet food and feces.

The fifth question

Can expectant mothers be infected with Toxoplasma gondii from cats and dogs?

According to the working principle of the human immune system, when humans are young, when the immune system is exposed to invaders, it is easier to distinguish whether these substances are toxic.

When expectant mothers are pregnant, pets can help the baby's immune system develop before birth.

Scientific data shows that when pregnant women have pets around them, the allergy rate of their children after birth will be reduced by 30%~

Read these five questions

Do you have an in-depth understanding of raising pets during pregnancy~

In fact

Pet owners only need to take correct health protection measures

and timely inspection and processing

A healthy baby and a loving pet can both be taken into consideration