Polly97

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Portugal • Age 50

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What is the sickness that we can get from Cats?

jak2010 @jak2010 (1550) • Papua New Guinea 15 Jun 10

Many people are frightened to have cats for pets becuase they think that they will get ashtma by breathing in their fur. Is the myth true or real as I am very fond of looking after cats. They are very decent pets to look after, by...

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Polly97 You can also get toxomplasmosis from raw/un-cooked meat.

22 Jun 10

What is the sickness that we can get from Cats?

jak2010 @jak2010 (1550) • Papua New Guinea 15 Jun 10

Many people are frightened to have cats for pets becuase they think that they will get ashtma by breathing in their fur. Is the myth true or real as I am very fond of looking after cats. They are very decent pets to look after, by...

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Polly97 Toxoplasmosis is not the same as Cat Scratch Disease (or Fever). Toxoplasmosis occurs from contact with cat faeces (i.e. ingesting it in some fashion). It is particularly dangerous for pregnant women. It is also quite rare as most people are usually very...

22 Jun 10