Hello Cath
I found this article
http://www.petstation.com/cat-zoonoses.html
I know for a fact that when people hear certain words such as 'chemo' or 'immunosuppressed' they have an exaggerated blanket type reaction often because as professionals they take care not to expose themselves to liability. It is much easier for them to say a categoric no and often they aren't knowledgable enough about any individual case to make a realistic assessment. If you don't think you are especially immunosuppressed in practice you are probably OK.
A friend of mine who has a sort of cancer but isn't on any medication went to a luxury spa. She had checked with her medical advisors who told her she could have any sort of therapy she felt like and was up to. Unfortunately her companion mentioned that she had cancer and they immediately refused to allow her any specific therapies except for a manicure and a pedicure.
All I know about pets comes from Raglet and Animal Cops Houston but I think the advice to take older animals is very sensible. Do you know if you have already been exposed to toxoplasmosis?
I would also rule out very close physical contact, such as face and faeces.
Good Luck ! We have to take some risks to enjoy life and some risks are more worth than others
Hugs
Clare
I found this article
http://www.petstation.com/cat-zoonoses.html
I know for a fact that when people hear certain words such as 'chemo' or 'immunosuppressed' they have an exaggerated blanket type reaction often because as professionals they take care not to expose themselves to liability. It is much easier for them to say a categoric no and often they aren't knowledgable enough about any individual case to make a realistic assessment. If you don't think you are especially immunosuppressed in practice you are probably OK.
A friend of mine who has a sort of cancer but isn't on any medication went to a luxury spa. She had checked with her medical advisors who told her she could have any sort of therapy she felt like and was up to. Unfortunately her companion mentioned that she had cancer and they immediately refused to allow her any specific therapies except for a manicure and a pedicure.
All I know about pets comes from Raglet and Animal Cops Houston but I think the advice to take older animals is very sensible. Do you know if you have already been exposed to toxoplasmosis?
I would also rule out very close physical contact, such as face and faeces.
Good Luck ! We have to take some risks to enjoy life and some risks are more worth than others
Hugs
Clare
