Zoonotic Diseases

[Desert Rose Rabbits]

Was curious if anyone knew of any diseases that preggo women need to be careful of with rabbits?

 

[MamaSheepdog]

Is somebunny prego???

:congratulations:

I assume you are asking because of the catbox/Toxoplasmosis connection? Rabbits can carry Toxoplasmosis as well. But if you have cats (or rabbits), or you garden (cat poo in soil), you have likely already been exposed and have immunity. Your OB can test your blood for antibodies to it.

Here is a list of other zoonotic diseases:

http://www.medirabbit.com/Zoonotic/Zoonotic_main.htm

 

[Desert Rose Rabbits]

inkbunny:

Is somebunny prego???

:congratulations:

I assume you are asking because of the catbox/Toxoplasmosis connection? Rabbits can carry Toxoplasmosis as well. But if you have cats (or rabbits), or you garden (cat poo in soil), you have likely already been exposed and have immunity. Your OB can test your blood for antibodies to it.

Here is a list of other zoonotic diseases:

http://www.medirabbit.com/Zoonotic/Zoonotic_main.htm

Much thanks on both accounts!! Keep all your fingers and toes crossed that I go on to Kindle, myself (long story)! Yeah... I was curious because of the Toxoplasmosis but wasn't sure if there was something extra I needed to have them test for that they normally wouldn't because of the rabbit exposure. Thank you for the link MSD! inkbunny:

 

[Marinea]

Congratulations Kitty!!!

*fingers crossed for a healthy happy baby*

 

[Miss M]

:congratulations:

I pray this baby comes full term, with you both healthy!

 

[Desert Rose Rabbits]

Thank you everyone! I won't bore you with the details, but it has been a struggle on our end getting a pregnancy to term, so your well-wishes and prayers are VERY welcome. When I logged in last night they were overwhelming. I know it doesn't seem like much, but it was beautiful to me!

Thank you!!!!!!

 

[MamaSheepdog]

We will be praying for you!

I miscarried my last pregnancy, and it was devastating. Many people don't realize that to a mom, even a mom who doesn't yet have any living children, miscarriage is the loss of a child, not just some random cells.

I can only imagine how much more terrible the loss would have been if I didn't already have three beautiful children.

A friend of mine had a lot of trouble conceiving and carrying until she had her thyroid levels checked. Once the condition was regulated, she became pregnant and now has a beautiful daughter.

I hope all goes well for you this time, and you have a beautiful baby to cuddle in a few months. :clover: