• Question: are house cats lethal?

    Asked by sofoconnor to Charlotte, Jo, Kevin, Louise, Valeria on 18 Jun 2012. This question was also asked by cerysklewzyc.
    • Photo: Joanna Cruden

      Joanna Cruden answered on 18 Jun 2012:

      Maybe for to mice and insects if they get in the house!

    • Photo: Kevin Mahon

      Kevin Mahon answered on 19 Jun 2012:

      Also furniture!

      While house cats can get stressed and aggressive, there aren’t known for their lethal nature – hence why they are such popular pets!

      What is a serious concern however is infection risk – toxoplasmosis is a disease that cats can carry and is transferable to humans. It is a particular risk for pregnant women where the parasite can have quite serious implications for mother and child.

      While toxoplasmosis is routinely vaccinated for in most cats, uptake of vaccination is 100% among cat owners and the disease is out there – as it transfers trhough the cats faeces. houses with litter trays indoors that aren’t routinely cleaned are particularly susceptible!

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