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Per iCatCare, what is the risk of getting toxoplasmosis from a cat?

Extremely low, with good hygiene.

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  1. Almost certain
  2. Extremely low ✔
  3. Impossible

Why: Pregnant people can usually keep their cats. iCatCare advises cleaning the litter tray daily, ideally by someone else, and wearing gloves for gardening. Problems are rare.

Huh, didn't know that: iCatCare says a cat can pass the parasite in its faeces only for about two weeks after its first infection.

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Answer: Extremely low. Pregnant people can usually keep their cats. iCatCare advises cleaning the litter tray daily, ideally by someone else, and wearing gloves for gardening. Problems are rare.

  1. iCatCare, Cats and your pregnancy icatcare.org/articles/cats-and-your-pregnancy
    the risk of getting toxoplasmosis is extremely low
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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