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Pregnant women have to get rid of their cats

Cat fecal matter can contain a protozoan that causes toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease that can be especially dangerous if it passes to an unborn baby. As such, pregnant women sometimes worry that they need to rehome their cats during that crucial nine months. Despite this commonly held concern, a wide range of studies have demonstrated that living with an indoor cat does not pose a significant risk.

Pregnant women have to get rid of their cats