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Can my cat cause infertility or other health issues during pregnancy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Exotic Shorthair | Male

I have a cat and someone said that the cat cause infertility is that real?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 30th, 2019

No, this isn't true at all. I have three cats and have had two kids. Now cat poop can carry toxoplasmosis, which causes miscarriage in humans, but that is why pregnant women should not scoop or change the litter box.

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