Expectant mothers, during your sweet pregnancy, are you confused about whether you need to send your furry baby away?
Today, let’s discuss whether it is possible to keep cats and dogs during pregnancy
What problems may you face if you keep a pet during pregnancy?
1. Infection with infectious diseases
The most common infectious diseases caused by keeping pets are toxoplasmosis and rabies
2.Allergy
Pet dander and hair can cause allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic asthma, etc.
3. Being scratched
You will not be infected with infectious diseases after being scratched or bitten by a pet that has received formal examination and vaccination, but bacteria may invade the wound
Transmission routes of toxoplasmosis and rabies
1. Transmission routes of Toxoplasma gondii
Felines are the final host of Toxoplasma gondii. Cats eat raw meat containing Toxoplasma gondii and excrete eggs containing eggs (only once in a lifetime). If the eggs are left untreated for more than two days, the eggs hatch and their hands come into contact with the feces. , eating directly (contacting) without washing hands in time may lead to infection, so the probability of keeping cats infected with Toxoplasma gondii is very low
2. Transmission routes of rabies
Pet dogs in most households will not be infected with rabies. The risk is mainly from wild dogs outdoors. If you are bitten or scratched, you should seek medical treatment in time
How should these risks be avoided?
1. Do a good pre-pregnancy check-up
Pre-pregnancy TORCH examination includes Toxoplasma infection examination,
IgG positive, IgM negative: have been infected and have immunity, the possibility of infection is very small;
IgG negative, IgM negative: susceptible to infection, take protective measures;
IgG negative, IgM positive: primary infection or reinfection;
IgG negative, IgM positive: false positives caused by recent infection or acute infection or other interference
2.Pet inspection
Serological testing can be done if conditions permit, and regular cleaning
3. Attention to pets
Regular deworming and vaccination, pets should not eat raw meat
4. Attention of pregnant mothers
Pregnant women should avoid contact with pet feces, keep a loving distance from pets, avoid adopting new pets, and avoid contact with stray cats and dogs
5. Can be done by expectant fathers
Dispose of pet hair in a timely manner and be wary of pets accidentally injuring pregnant women and children
Benefits of raising cats and dogs
1. Relieve tension during pregnancy
2. Reduce the risk of allergies and asthma in children
3. Cultivate children’s sense of responsibility and love
In general, it is not impossible to keep cats and dogs during pregnancy, the key is to pay attention to hygiene and safety
