Cat/Dog-Loving Moms!

Dalinda · 05-05-2013

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Originally Posted by Cailyn

Thank you so much for the replies! My sister has 4 cats and is now expecting a baby... Of course, being a cat lover, she does not want to give them away but we are wondering if the cats might cause asthma or allergies if they are exposed to the baby.

I guess it's not a good idea to have cats around a newborn baby. Probably not letting them enter the bedroom, whatsoever. Better for your sister to talk to her obstetrician of any advice she deems fit.

Abigail · 05-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Dalinda

I guess it's not a good idea to have cats around a newborn baby. Probably not letting them enter the bedroom, whatsoever. Better for your sister to talk to her obstetrician of any advice she deems fit.

Wouldn't that be too drastic? If her sister is a pet lover, I believe she would consider her cat as part of the family...

Cailyn · 05-18-2013

Thanks for the input and the suggestions.

Idalia · 05-26-2013

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Originally Posted by Abigail

Wouldn't that be too drastic? If her sister is a pet lover, I believe she would consider her cat as part of the family...

I'm a pet lover myself and I don't want to have my pet being around my newborn baby because of the fact that we'll never know if something unfortunate transpires. Well, accidents do happen and I don't wanna compromise my baby from possible scratches, bites and kicks (or worse, knocking on wood) from my pet. If my baby reaches toddlerhood then I guess it'll all be fine for my pet to hang around with my baby.

Gemma · 05-27-2013

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Originally Posted by Idalia

I'm a pet lover myself and I don't want to have my pet being around my newborn baby because of the fact that we'll never know if something unfortunate transpires. Well, accidents do happen and I don't wanna compromise my baby from possible scratches, bites and kicks (or worse, knocking on wood) from my pet. If my baby reaches toddlerhood then I guess it'll all be fine for my pet to hang around with my baby.

I completely understand your sentiments. I've read several news already about babies getting hurt by pets. They may be accidents but the damage that it costs is not good at all.

Abigail · 05-31-2013

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Originally Posted by Idalia

I'm a pet lover myself and I don't want to have my pet being around my newborn baby because of the fact that we'll never know if something unfortunate transpires. Well, accidents do happen and I don't wanna compromise my baby from possible scratches, bites and kicks (or worse, knocking on wood) from my pet. If my baby reaches toddlerhood then I guess it'll all be fine for my pet to hang around with my baby.

That makes sense. I am not much of a pet lover myself but I am surrounded by people who are. Perhaps pet owners should just make sure that their pets are not naughty and do not have bad tempers. :S

Fanny · 06-29-2013

I sure will be a dog loving mom soon. Talk about optimism in getting pregnant asap.

Fabiola · 06-30-2013

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Originally Posted by Fanny

I sure will be a dog loving mom soon. Talk about optimism in getting pregnant asap.

Keep the optimism up girl!

Daja · 09-09-2013

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Originally Posted by Idalia

I'm a pet lover myself and I don't want to have my pet being around my newborn baby because of the fact that we'll never know if something unfortunate transpires. Well, accidents do happen and I don't wanna compromise my baby from possible scratches, bites and kicks (or worse, knocking on wood) from my pet. If my baby reaches toddlerhood then I guess it'll all be fine for my pet to hang around with my baby.

Maine Coons are good cats to have if you have toddlers

They can take toddler abuse pretty well without getting pissed off (I could learn a thing or 2 from them actually)

Fanny · 09-18-2013

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Originally Posted by Daja

Maine Coons are good cats to have if you have toddlers

They can take toddler abuse pretty well without getting pissed off (I could learn a thing or 2 from them actually)

Is that so? Well that cat is just interesting!