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Feb 2024
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Is kitty litter really dangerous in preg...

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
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The concern about pregnant women changing kitty litter comes from the possibility of getting infected with something called toxoplasmosis. What is toxoplasmosis, what problems does it cause, and can you really get it from kitty litter?

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