Anxious about toxoplasmosis risk from cats

[BreezyGoldBiscuit]

Hello,

Aware I’m probably being ridiculous but I have freaked myself out about catching toxoplasmosis from cats. I am cat sitting for a few days and found some old cat poop where the cats had been using another tray in the garage. I had been cleaning the other trays daily and wearing gloves and a mask and wasn’t worried about this because saw the risk was very low if you clean the litters every day. I am not so concerned about cleaning the litter as I’ve used precautions and washed my hands thoroughly. However, the cats like to climb all over you and I’m worried that they could have spread it on their paws, from this tray I did not know they were using and onto me as they also like to paw your face occasionally!

I am between 4 and 5 weeks pregnant and have had prior early losses so feeling extra paranoid. Any info from cat owners who looked after them during pregnancy would be appreciated. Haven’t had chance to speak to a midwife as I am yet to have a first appointment.

I have a cat and although I let my husband change her litter, I cuddle and kiss her on the back of the head as normal! Keep washing your hands and you’ll be fine I’m sure! I wouldn’t worry about a paw to the face. Congrats.

If you do any sort of gardening you'll almost certainly have come across it already and be immune. And I wouldn't be worried about a cat's paw, they are always cleaning them.

Thank you, I think I am being just being paranoid!

You're far more likely to get it from homegrown lettuce! I've had cats my whole life (sleeping on my bed, kisses and cuddles etc.) and I've never had it. You just have to be careful which is what you seem to be doing 💐 (I may have got DH to change the litter trays when I was pregnant, entirely for safety reasons of course).

Also, I'm sure it's already the case, but do wash your hands after touching the cats, especially if you have a tendency to bite your nails!