It is generally safe for pregnant moms and newborn babies to be around dogs. If your pet dog is healthy and up-to-date on his vaccinations, caring for your dog should not cause any problems for you during your pregnancy. Of course, safety around dogs depends on the dog.
Are pets harmful during pregnancy?
Pets and pregnancy risk brought by them is something that is very real. These are animals, after all, and bring with them numerous germs and microbes. With a weak immunity in a pregnant woman, the chances of these microbes finding an easy way to reach the child cannot be ignored and must be met with good caution.
What pets should be avoided during pregnancy?
If you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant, be very careful with rodents like hamsters, guinea pigs and mice. They may carry a virus called lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (also called LCMV) that can be harmful to you and your baby. LCMV can cause severe birth defects and miscarriage.
Is dog poop harmful when pregnant?
Household pets, like dogs may carry diseases that can be dangerous to a pregnant woman and her developing foetus especially the poo. This is transmitted from the expectant mother to the unborn child through the placenta. This can result in congenital infection where by the infection is present upon birth.
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