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Get Rid of Cat?
Asked by M.S. from Boston
on October 22, 2008
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My son has had pneumonia 3 times since August and has most recently been diagnosed with Asthma after a 4 day hospitalization. My question is do you guys think we shou...
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- M., Please, I urge you if you have not done so already, go see a pulmonologist and have the allergy testing done. I learned later than I would have liked from ano...
- Hi That same thing happened to my youngest son. His allergist said that if we had carpets to get rid of the cats we had but we had hardwood floors. We eventually g...
- I agree that you should have the allergy tests done before you make any decisions regarding your cat. We, as a society today get pets, and are willing to throw them ...
Please Make It Stop!
Asked by S.P. from St. Louis
on April 3, 2008
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OK so heres the deal. I have a 4 year old cat whom of course the kids adore. She is a persian mix indoors of course. She has been peeing everywhere for several months ...
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- Only thing I can think of is that the cat is upset about something or she has a medical condition. Take her to the vet asap to rule anything out. I once had a cat that...
- Hi S., I had a cat when I was little that started doing that and it turned out to be a UTI. Just wanted to add my 2 cents and agree with everyone else make a vet appoi...
- Hi S. - I once had a cat that began doing that. He did not like my little Jack Russell Terrier (or was very nervous by her - we aren't sure which). We got him as a ...
Toxioplasmosis
Asked by O.K. from Redding
on October 17, 2008
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Hello
I have to move to be closer to a Birthing Center...
Up until now, I have had help changing the kitty litter.
But Because of the transfer.. I may be f...
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- As PPs have said... just wear gloves and be sure to wash your hands afterwards. You probably are actually okay since you have been exposed to this cat for many years,...
- If your test was negative and your cat is an indoor only cat - then you are fine, just wear gloves and wash before putting hands in your mouth. As for the newborn, th...
- Don't change the cat box! I dated a guy that was born with an underdeveloped eye due to his mom changing the litter and he had to wear a plastic prosthesis over it and...
Uninvited Overnight Feline Guests
Asked by G.W. from Dallas
on June 6, 2008
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Ok, I'm going to do my very best not to offend any cat lovers out there in mamasource world but I confess that I am not one of them. My problem is that the lady who li...
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- double stick tape has worked wonders for me. My cats refuse to enter our open guest room now because I kept putting fresh double stick tape on the carpet for awhile. Y...
- Have you talked with the woman? Before I begin hauling off her cats, I would talk with her first so she's aware of the intrusion and has a chance to correct the situa...
- What if your babies were allergic would have a different view on this? I hate cats, no apologies, sorry, they are all you mention and then some, and I am terribly all...
Vacuum Recommendation
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on May 1, 2010
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Hi, Moms-
We just moved into a two-story house, and I realized quickly that the vacuum I have weighs a ton when having to take it up and down the stairs. I need re...
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- I bought a Hoover wind tunnel. I love it, not sure about the whole stair thing, we live in a large one story and its not bad. I drag it all throu the house, using on...
- I have been through the Eureka Boss, the Oreck and the Hoover Wind Tunnel. In my experience they last a good year or so then they lose thier efficiency. I am looking...
- I bought the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser HEPA Dual Cyclonic Bagless Upright Vacuum at walmart for $98. It's the older version where the pet brush is 5 inches wide instead...
Ringworm
Asked by K.B. from Kansas City
on December 3, 2008
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So my son has ringworm for some reason he seems to get it very easily as he's had it several times.
He's has never had the flu and barely even a cold but for some ...
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- Does he use a clean towel after baths everytime? That is how my brother got it, using the same towel more than once and after the doctor suggested that could be the c...
- Maybe it's not ever actually going away. I had ringworm last year and had to keep putting the ointment on for three months. I would check with his doctor and see wha...
- Has his Dr. seen it? It sounds more like my daughter and son's excema (sp?). Ring worm takes a while to clear up. My daughter had it when she was 2. We found out t...
This Wouldn't Be Safe, Would It?
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on May 2, 2012
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Kind of a long story, so I'll keep it brief. A very good friend of mine (M) got a very severe, resistant staph infection. She has been in the hospital for over a wee...
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- Start with the social workers at the hospital, let the know the situation while your friend is still a patient there. Hopefully they can direct you to a service or he...
- N.: While I believe that if you wore a mask and gloves you would be safe, I would talk with my OB FIRST before doing it. Talk to your church and ask for help. Ex...
- I think that the freind who let the dogs out should step up and pay, but if she is not willing to foot the bill then maybe then maybe you an her other freinds could al...
Air Purifiers for Airborne Allergies
Asked by C.P. from San Diego
on May 13, 2008
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Hi!
My 5 year old was just diagnosed with bad allergies. He is allergic to the mold in the air, dust mites, cat dander, pollen - you name it! We were told to get th...
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- I have horrible allergies too, and I just wanted to also recommend a couple of natural remedies, to be used in addition to the air filter and whatever medicine your so...
- I love this one! It is called the Atmosphere. Go to www.we-us.mychoices.biz and search the site for it. It is real easy to find. When you want to purchase, you w...
- Hi C., The Airsource from Shaklee is fabulous and works beautifully without making a sound! I also saw that someone else mentioned that perhaps you might consider usi...
My Newly-pregnant Daughter Needs to Give Away Cats - URGENT!
Asked by M.G. from New York
on July 30, 2008
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Hi, folks!
I'm new here, but before introducing myself properly, I have an urgent request (sorry!)- ALREADY! After trying to be preganant for three years, my daughte...
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- Hi M., I am sorry I cannot help you as I am very allergic to cats. I did have some after my first 3 were born due to a mouse problem in my apartment. I think, as diffi...
- I believe that previous posts covered the issue of Taxoplasmosis acurately. We have had a cat since before I was pregnant with my 2 year old son. The only change we ...
- If the cats are healthy, there's no reason to get rid of them, especially if your daughter feels they are part of her family. My husband travels a lot for work and...
Pool Water Safety Question
Asked by J.D. from Seattle
on July 6, 2010
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We just bought a kiddie pool that is about 6 feet in diameter and 18 inches deep. It is not huge, but is big enough that it would use a lot of water if I filled it and...
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- We change out water about 1x a week for the same size pool. If lots of kids are playing in it or it's getting lots of debris from the wind then we change it more. I ju...
- We always dump ours as soon as the kids are done, let it dry, and refill. The water is being recycled by being put back into your yard (perhaps not an issue in your...
- I think paying attention is better than a schedule. Depending on weather & use, you might find it needs to be done every day or two -- or maybe as much as every week t...
