Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Could Your Cat Drive You Crazy—Literally?

http://mitchieville.comSally and Sam think the two ladies in gif may have a cat or two at home.
By Lexi Petronis, Glamour magazine.
Did you know that, when you're pregnant, you're not allowed to change kitty litter? For real. And it's not just because it's hard to do when you're sporting a huge baby belly. There's an actual health risk involved...

Cats can play host to a parasite called toxoplasmosis after eating infected prey (like a mouse or bird). The parasite multiplies inside the cat and produces oocysts that are deposited in the cat's feces. These oocysts are extremely resistant and can stay in the environment for almost a year. If a pregnant woman comes in contact with the parasite, her unborn child can become infected and could face loss of vision, mental disabilities, and loss of hearing...Continue reading...

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