Litter Box

[M_Nmommy]

Im 4 weeks pregnant. My fiances refuses to change the cats little box even tho he knows it can cause harm to the baby.
Is it ok to change the litter if I wear a mask and rubber gloves lol?

[Dutchgabriella]

I think you can be tested if you have made antibodies for the parisite and I think you CAN get a shot for it but I'm not a hundred % on this !

[t_bree8]

I changed the litter box when I was pregnant. Also I grew up with cats all my life. My midwife said since I grew up with them then it probably wouldnt be a problem for me I would be ammune. My babies never got toxoplasmosis.

[erin_loren]

I ended up putting my cat outside (which she was thrilled about). She comes inside to eat and to take naps then goes back out. After a while I noticed that she quit using the litter box in the house so I just got rid of it all together.
I did at one point try to find a new home for my cat and couldn't find one. So her becoming an out door cat worked out perfectly and made everyone happy. :)

[Miszydd]

Animals become like family but when there are those slight risks... Love ya, thank ya... Good bye.

[LeeshaMiranda]

Definitely see if a friend or family member could change the box for you also. My hubby hates doing, but he does. Our problem is that we have two cats and the litter needs to be changed twice a week. If it goes a whole week then one of our cats will go right outside the box and I will go off on my hubby because there is no excuse. It literally takes only a few minutes to do.
Our boy cat was never exactly a lovy cat and would bite/nip when he wanted to be petted. & attack our feet in bed at night. He's just over two and actually lays on us now to be petted. This is with a very active and not very gentle 1.5 year old. Your cat may just need time, but it would probably help if your fiance was nice to him too.

[M_Nmommy]

My cat is fixed, Even when I play with him, and hes been fed he still is mean. Im guessing its due to how my fiance plays with him, and how my daughter use to be rough with him. Im going to try all options bwfore giving the cat up. I will show my fiance the information on the dangers of changing the cat littler and see if he changes his mind. It pisses me off when he doesnt want to help. I think he does it to try and get a reaction from me

[hrussell89]

Is your cat fixed? If not I'd definitely get him fixed and that might help with the agression. Maybe get toys to keep him busy and what not but don't take him to the shelter or put him down. He's still young and learning. Maybe you could invest in one of those litter boxes that clean for you that way your not touching the litter. I have two cats and honestly I clean it every other day but I've been around cats my whole life. My mom cleaned litter boxes with me and my siblings but each person is different. Do what you think is best and I hope everything turns out good for you and baby.

[koyama83]

Did you show the father studies and info on the issue? Maybe he doesn't take it seriously. Men can be hard headed about things that they can't see with their own eyes. Stop making him dinner and tell him that you're not entirely convinced that he NEEDS to eat...

[ss_ss]

Oh and to address the viciousness, have you considered a large kennel as a safe place? My cat is 12 and has slept in his kennel all in his own since he was little.  I got it for the purpose of keeping him safe when he was little while I went to work, otherwise I'd come home and he'd be stuck under furniture or in baskets. Now that he's older he just goes in there to sleep because it's always open to him.  I know I may want to close the kennel door sometimes so I'm glad he enjoys his space.  His is a large soft canvas dog kennel that zips.  This might be helpful for you if you're looking for a way to set some boundaries.

[ss_ss]

I would talk to your vet and your doctor about the litter box.

Kitty

[HawtStuff]

Your fiancé sounds like an ***. Keep the cat and ask a good friend or neighbor to help out with the litterbox. I'd seriously reconsider marrying him, though. What good is he if he can't be there for your or your kids? Baby isn't even born and he is already failing to do what's best for her/him. And not just failing; REFUSING. You deserve better.

[misty7281]

I wouldnt even risk it. Id seriously put the cat outside or have someone keep it. My cat is outside now. I wont even eat lunch meat so def not going near litterbox. My mom changed litterbox and i was born 2 months early and we both almost died.

[jmillis]

Uggaybe this is hormones but this ticks me off my fiancé hates cats but he still does the box it inky takes a few minutes and your babies life is at stake. If this was me and I had to get rid of my cat over something so petty the boyfriend would go to. I really hope he has a change if heart

[M_Nmommy]

No friends or family I know of would take him. Hes getting better with his viciousness, hes only 8 months old. If it came down to giving him away im sure I could find him a home, hopefully

[lilla18]

If you really have to give the cat away, consider your options. Try asking close family and friends first that way you can still visit and such. If they can't help, ask them to spread the word to others they trust. I wouldn't recommend a shelter if you can help it. If it is as vicious as you say, don't place somewhere with kids or elderly. Try your best to find the best home for it. If all else fails, you may have to consider putting it to sleep.. It's the last option I'd recommend, but I really hate the idea of doing off a beloved pet to the United of a shelter

[M_Nmommy]

Its sad because our son died in sept 2014 during birth and a condition he had. So im super nervous for this pregnancy and all i want is for my baby to be ok. He is very imature and i dont see him changing the litter box anytime soon. I wish i could get his mom to kick his butt but we are keeping the pregnancy secret till we find out if its healthy

[lurooney]

Honestly i wouldnt risk changing it especially this early on in pregnancy..its not worth taking the chance..make him do it

[jen0221]

Changing the litter box can not only harm your baby, it can kill your baby and make you extremely sick. Tell him that his ignorance is not worth the life of your baby. If he wants a healthy baby, he needs to be just as involved with the pregnancy as you are and that means stepping up when you don't have the energy to clean. He needs to be supportive of you and your situation.

[M_Nmommy]

No he wont change poopy diapers either (we have a daughter already). Ill try to get him to do it. My cat is also vicious. I dont want to give him away but if my fiance wont help then I might not have an option

[brkness]

Yes safe with mask and rubber gloves and hand washing after

[purple2007]

Get rid of the cat if he's not going to help what an a $$

[lilla18]

I agree with Lucy. I love cats, but don't risk the health of Baby for them. It won't be forever. Either get Him to man up or ask a neighborhood kid to do it for a few extra dollars a week.

[celestecollins]

My doctor said no litter boxes even with gloves and a mask on! I can't even change the turtle tank because of salmonella. I am with LucyAlex on this. He needs to man up! LOL.. is he gonna help with dirty diapers?  Good luck tho!

[lucyalexis]

Tell your other half to man up. It's not worth the risk hun xx