Guest guest Posted October 15, 1999 Report Share Posted October 15, 1999 Dear Marcie, Please send me your new email address so I can answer your questions about the cats..... your address marciejohnston@... isn't working. Thanks! Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2001 Report Share Posted February 23, 2001 Hi Gang I have this dreaded thing too and I don't have cats or animals of any kind (except the strays in my yard) since I am allergic, so I guess that rules out the cat thing. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2001 Report Share Posted August 1, 2001 I have 2 cats and I always mix my lye outside and make sure the cats are inside while I do this and wait until it cools. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2002 Report Share Posted February 5, 2002 Startwhen they are young . Cats In a message dated 2/4/02 9:52:01 PM, dazedntex@... writes: << Wash cat 1xweek for 6 months and cat will stop producing it. >> >> I have a really hilarious mental picture of what it would take for me to bathe my cat once a year, much less once a week. The cat would not be a willing participant. I hope those with severe allergies have cats who are more compliant that mine is. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2002 Report Share Posted June 23, 2002 LOL...they definitely have their own personality and arrogance. She sounds pretty. My sister had a persian that was all attitude but was a totally different cat around my sister. Christie *Momi* of Sara 9, Sabaa 6, Alia 5, Hana 3 mos (DS/AV Canal Defect scheduled to be repaired July 31st) and Lily the cat!!! On Sun, 23 Jun 2002 06:59:34 -0400 WebMom <web4mom@...> writes: > Angora, we think. She was a " rescue cat " from my middle school. She > is > all white with long hair and pale blue eyes. Also, her tail is about > > half a long as it should be. > Bev ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 I have 4 cats why do we need to be careful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Thanks Cece I will have the vet check them out I was worried I would have to find them a new home. In Montreal PBC Stage4/AIH/IBScece elzerman <elzermanc@...> wrote: The reason we need to be careful around cats is they carry a bacteria in their mouth called bartonella. My cat had it and we gave her antibiotics for a month and now she's fine. I was told to not let her bite me or lick me and if I had to clean the litter wear a particle mask and gloves. Your vet can test for this. Its also called cat scratch fever. It is very common and symptom in humans range from nothing to having chronic fevers. Hope this helps! Cece transplant 8/17/03nancy godin <nancygodin19562003@...> wrote: Hi Gang and Welcome Ray I was told once that we do not have HOT FLASHES we have Power Surges and I thought that was just great. I saw on our sister site the PBC'ers that we need to be careful around cats and I was wondering if it is worse if we are on Pred and Imuran? I think of everyone everytime I see the sun rise and think what a blessing we have to be here. Have a great day in Montreal PBC stage4/AIH/IBS Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Hi They were talking about cats and litter and it could be harmful to us and to use a mask and gloves but I don't know why? I have two cats and a dog. in Montreal bsmyers3999@... wrote: I have 4 cats why do we need to be careful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 I think cats can carry lots of germs and since many dig outside to do their duty, they get even more bacteria. You should be sure to wear protective gloves when working in the garden because of this and other critters. I was told that after transplant that there could be no pets or plants in the house for 3 months and reptiles should be taken out now because of the higher risk of infections and parasites. Everyone wants to take my dog who is an adorable, if spoiled, shih tzu but no one has offer to take care of me I know my place around here....heeee...hee. Take care, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 In a message dated 2/5/2005 2:10:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, furryboots@... writes: Don't they know better than to get a new bed from *themselves " ? Hey, I had to clean the bed and I didn't want to roll on one of them. I put the box next to the bed but I'd wake up in the morning with kitties all over me and have to put them back in the box. Mom wanted them in the bed with me. She was a good old girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Maddviking@... wrote: > Speak for yourself. I've had two cats at different times give birth to their > litters in my bed when I was a teenager and that was the only time they'd > have shit to do with me. They knew I'd protect them. Had to move the kitties to > a box. Momma cat wasn't pleased. Females!! Well from their perspective: Males! Don't they know better than to get a new bed from *themselves " ? :-)) IRene -- Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Hello all. Through 's site, case on useing EFT on animals, we met a lady who is an Animal Communicator. She's doing healing work on 2 of our cats. But best, we've invited her over (we live in France & she also speaks French) to give her training seminar to teach us to communicate with animals; especially to receive their communication, as I think they do receive ours! See her case on " the Dog who Chewed Everything at 's site www.emofree.com , articles & ideas. Her name is Laila del Monte, & her site is: www.lailaheals.freeservers.com see also " EFT protocol for animals " by Sylvia Hartman of DragonRising. Barbara Armstrong ************************ ADSL JUSQU'A 16 MEGA + TELEPHONE GRATUIT ************************ L'ultra haut débit à 30EUR/mois seulement ! Et vous téléphonez gratuitement en France vers les postes fixes, hors numéros spéciaux. Pour profiter de cette offre exceptionnelle, cliquez ici : http://register.tiscali.fr/adsl/ (voir conditions sur le site) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Adrienne, I personally don't see any problems. We have always had cats around unvaccinated children. Some people say that cats can smother young children. I have never heard or seen a case of it though. Although others might have, it seems to be more an urban myth to me. And unless the cat has a disease of some sort, which it shouldn't have coming from a shelter. Here in Australia, they put the animals down that can't be adopted out because of problems. The only concern I would have is for the poor cat. It has most likely been vaccinated up to date. Hope this helps Fieldman cats We just got a cat from a shelter. Is it safe to have with a 5 month old that is not vaxed? Adrienne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Please excuse the rather blunt question, but why wouldn't it be safe? Is it the fact that your baby is unvaxed that bothers you, or do you mean is it safe to have a cat around a 5mo in general? Illnesses don't cross the species barrier too easily, if at all, and if you re concerned about something like listeria, whether your child is vaxed or unvaxed doesn't make any difference. Could you be a little more specific please? Sue -- cats We just got a cat from a shelter. Is it safe to have with a 5 month old that is not vaxed? Adrienne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 --- I am just one of those crazy people that over think things! I was worried that my baby could get some disease from the cat since she is not vaxed. I have another daughter that has autism, and that is what got me started on not vaccinating this child. My doctor tells me at every visit about all the diseases that could kill my daughter since I am not vaxing. Needless to say, I am looking for another doctor. But it still scares me. Now I am freaking out over everything, even things that might sound crazy to others. I just want to make sure my baby is safe, and need a little reassuring. Thanks! In Vaccinations , " Sue " <mum2mishka@...> wrote: > > Please excuse the rather blunt question, but why wouldn't it be safe? Is it > the fact that your baby is unvaxed that bothers you, or do you mean is it > safe to have a cat around a 5mo in general? > > Illnesses don't cross the species barrier too easily, if at all, and if you > re concerned about something like listeria, whether your child is vaxed or > unvaxed doesn't make any difference. > > Could you be a little more specific please? > > Sue > > -- cats > > We just got a cat from a shelter. Is it safe to have with a 5 month > old that is not vaxed? > > Adrienne > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hi Adrienne, I do understand - completely! When my daughter was born I was a bit that way. ) Still am in some respects. We brought our baby home to a house with 2 cats. We'd rescued them as kittens and they were about 3 when dd was born. We were given all sorts of warnings about how the cats would smother her and jump on her and scratch her, but aside from our one cat sitting by her pram and meowing furiously each time she made a sound - as though we couldn't hear her! - they were no problem at all. They were indoor cats, so had no opportunity to bring anything home, but both dd and the cats were unvaxed, and there were no issues with illness at all. I can't guarantee you won't have allergy issues - our dd is sensitive to our one remaining puss, although not outright allergic - but nothing else I can think of. If you don't have any allergy history in the family, it shouldn't be an issue. Your puss will be more at risk from your little one in a few months' time! LOL! I know some people say that listeriosis can be a problem from the litter tray, but I'm sure you can keep your baby and the litter separate without too much trouble, if indeed such a risk exists. I am now very sceptical of all the *risks* that we're told about - because there's usually money in it for the source of the warnings. This applies to doctors too - they make money from vaccines, remember. Stay with the list and do lots of reading - you'll soon feel reassured! And enjoy your new pet! Sue x -- Re: cats --- I am just one of those crazy people that over think things! I was worried that my baby could get some disease from the cat since she is not vaxed. I have another daughter that has autism, and that is what got me started on not vaccinating this child. My doctor tells me at every visit about all the diseases that could kill my daughter since I am not vaxing. Needless to say, I am looking for another doctor. But it still scares me. Now I am freaking out over everything, even things that might sound crazy to others. I just want to make sure my baby is safe, and need a little reassuring. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 You are not crazy Adrienne. Just a victim of the brainwashing we have all endured. Just keep researching, and eventually you will get past your fears. Also know you are not alone. Many others on this list also have similar fears. Once you learn the realities, then things will get easier. And know that you have nothing to fear from your new pet. The owner of this list has some great courses on offer at a minimal cost. She barely covers her own costs for the amount she puts into it. Well worth considering, as they will give you all the info you need to take back control of your own thoughts. Doctors make money out of telling you these things. Fieldman Re: cats --- I am just one of those crazy people that over think things! I was worried that my baby could get some disease from the cat since she is not vaxed. I have another daughter that has autism, and that is what got me started on not vaccinating this child. My doctor tells me at every visit about all the diseases that could kill my daughter since I am not vaxing. Needless to say, I am looking for another doctor. But it still scares me. Now I am freaking out over everything, even things that might sound crazy to others. I just want to make sure my baby is safe, and need a little reassuring. Thanks! Recent Activity a.. 15New Members Visit Your Group Health Early Detection Know the symptoms of breast cancer. Meditation and Lovingkindness A Group to share and learn. Get in Shape on Find a buddy and lose weight. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 cats carry several diseases -- not good around kids bartonella is a big problem. a lot of autistic kids have bartonella !! most dr miss this one too & denie it happens. a good lyme dr. understands this.  roger From: Sue <mum2mishka@...> Subject: Re: cats Vaccinations Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 7:59 PM Please excuse the rather blunt question, but why wouldn't it be safe? Is it the fact that your baby is unvaxed that bothers you, or do you mean is it safe to have a cat around a 5mo in general? Illnesses don't cross the species barrier too easily, if at all, and if you re concerned about something like listeria, whether your child is vaxed or unvaxed doesn't make any difference. Could you be a little more specific please? Sue -- cats We just got a cat from a shelter. Is it safe to have with a 5 month old that is not vaxed? Adrienne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Your baby should be fine around the cat. I've never, ever heard of a cat giving a baby a disease. The only adverse thing I can think of is you might find she has allergies to the cat, but you can deal with that if you find that's the case. You are allowing yourself to be bullied and influenced by your doctor, who is obviously not as educated on the subject of vaccines as he SHOULD be, being a medical professional and all, but hardly any of them are. That tells me you need to research more. Becoming very educated on the subject of vaccines is empowering and allows you to relax a little and trust that your child's body knows what to do to keep her safe and well. Your child is actually in LESS danger because you are not vaccinating, not MORE. Vaccines don't work. Period. So if you vaccinate, not only are you exposing your child to all the crap in the shot, but you still have the chance that they are going to become sick with the same illness that they've been vaccinated for. On the other hand, if your child comes by one of these diseases in the wild, you have not exposed your child to the toxins and poisons in the vaccine that would overload her system, so her system will be better able to fend off a disease on it's own with less work. This will ultimately make your child's immune system even that much stronger because contracting diseases such as chicken pox, measles, mumps, rubella, etc. gives TRUE immunity. The shots don't, which is why you have to get booster after booster after booster. Enjoy your new kitty and your new baby, and when you're up for those late-night feeds, use the time to research. That's what I did. I decided if I was going to be up anyway, and didn't stand a chance of catching up on my sleep, I may as well learn all I could about vaccines during that time, so I'd latch my nursling and read or look up information on the Net. LOL On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 7:59 PM, adriennescullion <adriennescullion@...> wrote: > --- > I just want to make sure my baby is safe, and need a little > reassuring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Shouldn't be a problem. Get a herbal dewormer and don't use the nasty chemical flea killers - they are dangerous for the cat and anyone touching the cat. Food grade diatomaceous earth is good as a flea powder and as a parasiticide in the cat's food. It's action is mechanical. However, wear a mask for comfort as it is like talcum powder. It won't hurt the cat to lick it off. Also sprinkle it where the cat sleeps, indoors and outdoors. DE is used in grain silos to keep the insect population down, so you probably eat it without knowing it. http://www.dirtworks.net/Diatomaceous-Earth.html Don't feed the cat on the dry supermarket garbage and no further vaccinations for the cat. Shirley's Wellness Cafe is a good source of alternative info for pets (and owners). http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/  I used to work part time for a holistic vet. I took my baby with me, in an old fashioned pram. He usually had a kitten or puppy in the pram. He was brain injured by a triple vaccine at 6 mths of age. He was very gentle with animals and still is at age 34. He never had another vaccine. We have had many stray kittens and cats (they know where the soft mugs live) and have had two dogs - none were ever vaccinated. DS never " caught " a disease from a cat or dog. He was safer there than he ever was in hospital!   All the best, Maracuja  From: adriennescullion <adriennescullion@...> Subject: cats Vaccinations Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 5:25 PM We just got a cat from a shelter. Is it safe to have with a 5 month old that is not vaxed? Adrienne ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I agree with everyone else. Start thinking about not vaccinating your new little addition too (cat) because they are suffering from vaccine damage too (my two cats are proof of this). One is severely obese and the other suffers from what appears to be ADD!! Your baby will be fine!! > > --- > > > I just want to make sure my baby is safe, and need a little > > reassuring. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Same here. It should be just fine. What a wonderful thing you did to give the animal a home and your child the opportunity to bond with it. When my kids were babies, they thought cats were the funniest thing--laughed hysterically at them, but never did that with the dogs. Winnie cats > > > We just got a cat from a shelter. Is it safe to have with a 5 > month > old that is not vaxed? > > Adrienne > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Just remembered something. The only thing that I can think of from cats is toxomplasmosis but I believe it's only a danger to unborn babies, or those with compromised immune systems. But I've always had multiple cats from all manner of mysterious beginnings, and never had it. http://www.cdc.gov/toxoplasmosis/epi.html#animal Winnie cats > > > > We just got a cat from a shelter. Is it safe to have with a 5 month > > old that is not vaxed? > > > > Adrienne > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I too have not heard of illnesses that cross species easily...with the exception of ringworm or maybe parasites if baby ingests feces that have parasites in them but there are no vaccines for those. We've had cats before and after our kids have been born and our daughter is not vaxed at all...no problems around either our cat or or the dog. cats We just got a cat from a shelter. Is it safe to have with a 5 month old that is not vaxed? Adrienne ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.8.5/1760 - Release Date: 11/1/2008 9:36 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Thanks, Winnie - I thought listeriosis sounded wrong! I meant toxoplasmosis That's what you get for relying on your memory! LOL! Especially when it s none too reliable these days...:oD Sue Just remembered something. The only thing that I can think of from cats is toxomplasmosis but I believe it's only a danger to unborn babies, or those with compromised immune systems. But I've always had multiple cats from all manner of mysterious beginnings, and never had it. http://www.cdc gov/toxoplasmosis/epi.html#animal Winnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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