Cats spreading Toxoplasmosis parasite
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It was backed by some scientists at the time though and has never actually been disproven*, I don't think the is a link personally but thought id mention it.
*Failing to find a connection is not the same as succeeding to prove no connection, as proved by Tobacco, Asbestos and Thalidomide.
I don't see how any of those chemicals are relevant to anything?
You can't prove a negative anyway.
sorry but that's rather flawed thinking: proving a negative....
there was and still is no indication of a relationship in the first place with the MMR/Autism case
the likes of tobacco etc.. are different - the link between Tobacco and Lung cancer was found by a Statistician carrying out a survey of GPs then prompting further research into the the connection between the two. There was already a relationship there in the data which merited further research, there is none with MMR/Autism.
The scare was the result of a fraudulent individual who has now been struck off by the GMC.
The only person I have heard talk about it in my life time is Joe Rogan on his podcast, I don't think it's widely talked about.
genuine lolkwerk
maybe they are causing the mole on your left but cheek to
anyway there is nothing wrong with eating cat poo aslong as its thoroughly cooked in the middle just like you would a chicken.
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So much information missing from that stupid article! Cats are NOT the most prevelant cause of transmission of toxo to people, handling raw meat/gardening is much, much, much worse. People just like to blame animals for spreading disease..
Cats (if infected) only shed the parasite for ~2 weeks of their entire life, otherwise it remains dormant and doesn't affect the cat nor the person. Occasionally cats with latent infections can re-shed the infection, say if they had FIV or FeLV, but the number of cats with these infections are low.
Most people have already been exposed to the parasite prior to becoming pregnant and not even realised it. They are now immune and it doesn't matter how common they come into contact with it they won't get the disease and it wont hurt their unborn baby.
Cats (if infected) only shed the parasite for ~2 weeks of their entire life, otherwise it remains dormant and doesn't affect the cat nor the person. Occasionally cats with latent infections can re-shed the infection, say if they had FIV or FeLV, but the number of cats with these infections are low.
Most people have already been exposed to the parasite prior to becoming pregnant and not even realised it. They are now immune and it doesn't matter how common they come into contact with it they won't get the disease and it wont hurt their unborn baby.
It was one of the things we were told by the GP and Midwife when my wife was first pregnant. And it was about avoiding cats, just being aware and as a precaution getting someone else to deal with their poop. Other than that I have heard all kinds of people bring it up normally in reference to pregnant women, I would say it was pretty common knowledge.
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Actually that's pretty much the same case with the alleged link between MMR and Autism, they can't find a medical link but the stats do suggest the may be one.
Cats have been a source of toxo for years.
Just clean the **** up and you'll not have a problem.
Dogs are crap pets, they smell, they force you to pick up their ****, they slobber everywhere and have no respect for themselves.
Cats make you earn their respect, they aren't pushovers. They'll do their own thing, you don't have to walk them, they keep your house rodent free.
All you really have to do is feed them and give them a patch of soil to dump in and they're happy.
Just clean the **** up and you'll not have a problem.
Dogs are crap pets, they smell, they force you to pick up their ****, they slobber everywhere and have no respect for themselves.
Cats make you earn their respect, they aren't pushovers. They'll do their own thing, you don't have to walk them, they keep your house rodent free.
All you really have to do is feed them and give them a patch of soil to dump in and they're happy.
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lots of cats bring in rodents. my wife's parent's cat brings them in all the time
its easy enough to pick up dog crap as they do it on the lawn or on a path. not hide it in the bushes for when you are gardening. my dog doesnt **** in other people's gardens. its easy to say pick it up but how do i know where cats have hidden their ****. they also **** in the house (often kitchen) in a little tray... at least my dog knows outside is the best place for poop.
she will also protect our house from burglars
she only smells if we dont give her a bath every few months (thats all it takes).
dogs are also pack animals, they love being around you and family etc. they are fiercely loyal too...
cats are really for people who dont want a real pet or cannot look after one.
oh, and dogs dont kill for fun. cats do. they are evil little ****ers.
Any further nuggets of wisdom you wish to share with us or is your brain all farted out for the day?
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Any further nuggets of wisdom you wish to share with us or is your brain all farted out for the day?
nah, its all farted out now....
i just dont like cats, as you might be able to tell.
My cats bring in birds (not just small ones, once we had a massive crow), squirrels, mice and occasionally grass snakes/ slow worms. It's a gift toward the owner, thats a nice thing to do.
Mine don't crap in the house, they crap in a soft soil patch in our garden and dig it over after.
Mine protect the house from rodents. I protect the house from burglars with a shovel.
Dog owners never notice it, but dogs stink no matter how often you bath them.
Cats are loyal loving pets who don't roll over and let you tickle their tum just for being present. You need to earn the respect of a cat, play with them, pet them, earn their trust.
Dogs don't care who you are as long as you give them a pat on the head or a biscuit.
Domestic dogs will kill for for fun if let off the leash, you've seriously never been taking a dog for a walk and it's spotted a rabbit in the field, or a cat walking around minding it's own business? And I don't know if you ever heard of fox hunting. Or wild dogs. Dogs are killers too.
And anyway, animals hunting is nature, my cats hunt, that's what cats do.
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