My boyfriend will not change my cat litter

3 cats using kitty litter yuk get rid them before baby comes

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They are your cats and your responsibility. Wear gloves and a mask.

His cats or not, if he trully cared for both of you’s he would do it in a heart beat. My daughters father is a crazy Narcissist, but he still changed the litter for me as he trully didnt want his child or i to get sick, plus its not that hard, worst comes to worst, get a self cleaning cat litter, all you gotta do is change bags often enough

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I’m just going to bite my tongue…

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Why is it dangerous for you to change the litter box? I had a cat and a dog during 2 pregnancys and I changed cat litter and picked up dog poop. I survived

How old are you?
Because you sound really young.
Stop neglecting your cats.
Change the darn cat litter.
Theyre YOUR cats.
Put a mask on, and change it! Don’t stick your face in the litter box and inhale the litter and you’ll be just fine, everyone knows this.

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Cats come into contact with Toxoplasma gondii (the parasite that can pass from mother to fetus) from hunting prey that is infected. If your cats are strictly indoor cats, it’s unlikely they have contracted it. Wear a mask and gloves to be safe.

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Wait till the baby is here lmfao !

Wear a mask and gloves, you’ll be fine.

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Make him aware of the dangers of a pregnant woman changing cat litter and if still refusing then just dump him and say you’ve only asked for little help and your unwilling to do so good bye.

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Buy a self cleaning box. Clearly he doesn’t like cats.

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This is a huge red flag, if he cared for you and the baby he would do it. Wear a mask and gloves. And figure out the bigger issues because it doesn’t sound like he’s going to be very helpful once the baby comes.

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If it’s dangerous for pregnant women why do u have the cats? It’s not his responsibility it’s yours if you wanna keep it!

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A huge red flag. Take the cats and run.

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he can surely help it’s not going to kill him

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This to me is a huge red flag of laziness. And no one wants some lazy Matthey are going to have to take care of. Oh, and that he lives with his mom because she sick and needs him, I doubt that too. Most lazy men that live with their mommy’s so their mommy’s can take care of them lie and claim their parents need them. In fact most adults in general that live with their parents tell this lie. Truth to be known his mommy would probably be better off if he left.

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If I was your boyfriend, I would run. You two are not compatible.

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Run ! And just wear gloves and a mask .

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Have the doctor explain to him at one of your appointments

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Wear gloves and reconsider this relationship for many reasons.

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Wear gloves and a good N95 mask, make sure you wash your hands well after and use hand sanitizer.

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Scoop and don’t shake to aggravate the litter. Wear gloves and a mask and do it.
With 3 cats you should be doing it once or twice a day at least anyways- and thats a lot to ask of someone else.

If he’s taking care of his mother hes probably burnt out, so don’t be surprised he isn’t going to be much differentwhen the baby comes.
Lots of pregnant women have cats and as long as you are careful you will be fine.

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It’s dangerous for your growing baby

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Buy one of those automatic liter cleaner machines.

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You need to dump him and get one of those automatic litter boxes. I think they are expensive try one of the groups that helps you out with purchases, emergencies and other asks. They may help you.

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This is a major red flag and laziness at it’s finest. My fiance does not like cats but he sucked it up to clean my cats litter box during pregnancy and even a few weeks after. There is litterally no excuse for him not to help you out. You are the mother carrying HIS child. To a certain extent he needs to help you out for your healths sake. If he’s not doing it I hope someone else is for you.

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Get rid of the cats problem solved

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Single parents exist that own cats. Wear a mask or do it in a ventilated area. Correct it’s not his responsibility, they’re your cats. If he didn’t want cats he should have finished elsewhere but here we are. You’ll both need to grow up and find compromise but I guess you should have taken some Plan B if you couldn’t figure this one out.

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… This is all sorts of toxic and I am not talking about the cat box.

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Get a self cleaning box

Put some gloves on. Wear a mask. Wash your hands really well!! Then next get a new man because this one doesn’t care

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Yeah. Sry, I’m on his side.

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Keep the cat. Get rid of the boyfriend.

Jokes aside, he should be helping you with these things when you’re pregnant. If not, wear gloves and a mask, and wash your hands well after scooping. Also maybe think about his selfishness; if he won’t scoop a litter box, will he change a diaper?

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Run now. As fast as you can.

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When my sister had her cats she would take a trash bag and cut it down one side and put the corner of the trash bag in the one corner of the little litter pan and then tuck the rest around the side and under the pan then put baking powder in the litter when it was time to clean the kitty litter she would just grab the sides of the trash bag pull it up and tie and then throw it away it was easy cleaning and it didn’t smell either

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Let’s do some educating today.

The risk with litter is the possibility of toxoplasmosis which is found only in INFECTED cat feces. How do cats get this? By eating rodents or birds who have it. Are your cats indoor? Do they ever go outside? If not- you’re fine.
If they do go outside, do you accidentally touch the poop with your bare hands and then lick your fingers or make a meal? Don’t do that. Wash your hands- or better, wear gloves during and wash your hands after.
If your cats are outside do you give them their shots? Do you deworm them like a good pet owner? If so- you are fine.

This is such a misconception that changing a litter box will harm an unborn baby. Just do it safely. I changed my cats my entire pregnancy as my cats are indoor only, have their shots and dewormer regularly, and I wore gloves and washed my hands after.

Would it be nice if he would do this? Sure. Is it his responsibility? No.
He is taking care of his sick mother and also is about to be taking care of a baby half the time, give him a break. He shouldn’t also have to take care of your animals. You don’t live together, you are not married. You are having a child together which doesn’t necessarily mean he is your partner in everything- it means he needs to be your partner in parenting. I recommend some couples counseling or parenting classes before this baby comes.

Good luck.

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When I was pregnant my boyfriend wouldn’t help me out. I just wore a mask & changed it.

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Wear gloves and mask. Clean the cat box. Wash your hands. I did my own cat box when I was pregnant bc my husband doesn’t like cats. And it’s my cat. I worked in vetmed, so it’s only dangerous if your cat goes outside, isn’t up to date on vaccines, or has a disease

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My husband did not change my cats litter. When I was pregnant. I wore a mask snd washed my hands with anti bacterial soap afterward. Our babies and I were healthy. He didn’t like cats. He was a good daddy. We are now great grandparents.

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I wonder if he’ll do that with diapers???

Gloves and a mask and clean it everyday it’s safe like that it’s unsafe if it’s left for days I did it while pregnant

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Probably time to invest in one of those fancy self cleaning cat boxes. Especially with 3 cats.

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I changed mine throughout my entire pregnancy. I just wore a mask. But seriously, why would you date someone who doesn’t like the animals you own. Plus, anyone who doesn’t like cats are :triangular_flag_on_post::triangular_flag_on_post:for me.

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Mask and gloves. Or get rid of the cat. I wouldn’t change YOUR cats litter either. Babies aren’t cats so you can’t really compare a cat to a human being with your own DNA. I had a cat while pregnant too and guess who scooped litter everyday? I did. There was no one else to do so. Mask and gloves.

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I didn’t know there were so many shitty husbands/boyfriends out there :flushed:

I’m confused. Are you asking us if someone who doesn’t live with you and hates cats should be the person you ask to help you clean up after 3 cats? If that is the case, my humble opinion is no. I wouldn’t do that to anyone. Talk to your doctor. There are many pregnant women who care for their cats during pregnancy safely. If you are concerned about how to do that, ask the doctor how you can do it. I wore gloves and a mask when I was pregnant and had to change a litter box. It’s been a while, but my doc said that was the safest way back then. I imagine it’s the same now.

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I love my kids, and i wouldn’t take care of no dammm cat either :person_shrugging:

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3 cats!!! Girl please…

Wear gloves and a mask. The risk truly isn’t that high, but leaving your three cats litter unchanged is more of a risk to them, and the cleanliness of your home. Comparing taking care of animals he doesn’t care for, to his child is also completely unfair. You need to find a way to care for your cats or rehome them. They can develop illness from uncleared litter boxes too.

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Just change the litter daily and wash your hands. The danger of cats is toxoplasmosis. And those spores get released every three days. So if you let it sit it puts you more at risk. He shouldn’t have to come change it. And I’m sure there’s more dynamics involved in the situation.

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If you’re 24weeks pregnant and he won’t clean the litter box (which he shouldnt since they are yours), who has been cleaning the litter box the last 24weeks then? The cats?

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My dude does not like cats or my cat whatsoever but when I was pregnant he did change the litter for me because he knew it was bad. I definitely think that is a red flag. He also changes diapers woke up during the nights and watches them whenever need be or I ask. I think you need to get on the same page together and if that’s not possible then just co parent. The person you are with should be your partner/bff.

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If he’s already made it clear to you that he doesn’t like cats why ask him to change the litter? He is 100% not going to want to do that

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They are your cats, your responsibility… Wear a mask, gloves and wash your hands!!! You are pregnant, not handicap!!!

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You may want a new bf… HE DOESNT LIKE CATS! Probably for this and many other reasons, they aren’t his cats :woman_shrugging: Get a filter mask and change the litter… You have 3 cats dude that’s a lot for someone who doesn’t like cats to handle

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Just change the litter yourself And get rid of the guy

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She’s worried about the dangers of a litter box (your dumping it not eating it). Bet she eating away at McDonald’s and Taco Bell thus. So much safer lol

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First of all, not dangerous…wear gloves, maybe a mask, and be careful…but you’ll be fine
Also, it is YOUR cat and not his job, like come on…if you lived together I could MAYBE see being upset over getting help, but no way is it his job to come over and take care of YOUR pet. And finally, the way people do or dont enjoy animals has nothing to do with how they respond to their own children…you can not want pets and still be a good parent :roll_eyes:

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Wtf! With all the shit going on in the world today all your lazy azz can think about is baby daddy needs to change your cats litter!
Yep this isn’t going to work with dude much longer with you and the my guy has to do what I want or poor me attitude!
Basic split tail sheep!

Well … while others don’t seem to see the :triangular_flag_on_post: there’s def some concern that he won’t even make a small sacrifice for you and the baby. I’m assuming your preggo with bfs child… just be prepared hun … you’ll be doing a lot of other stuff on your own too.

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My fiance changed/scooped the litter box when I was pregnant… But he also likes cats. I wouldn’t want someone who doesn’t like my animals near my animals.

He must not care about your safety.

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Y’all should have really discussed a few different things before y’all got pregnant. Especially the cats, as they are yours and aren’t his priority. Neither should they be right now considering he is helping and living with his sick mother. You wouldn’t want to be expected to do house work or clean up after an animal they have there would you? Almost the same thing. I feel like he should help you out when he is there but when he isn’t you should change the litter yourself. They are your animals.

Leaving the litter sitting is more harmful than actually cleaning it yourself. Gloves and a mask in a well ventilated area should be safe. If you really wanted to take it further, take a shower a clean yourself up after.

Thank God my SO was willing to change the cats litter when I was pregnant, then again they were his cats too. I took care of the litter box when he was at work if it was needed.

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I think the biggest concern is that fact he won’t help his pregnant girlfriend who is carrying his child. His main concern should be for their welfare. Good chance he won’t be changing any diapers either.

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Don’t allow him to come over

Clean it yourself your cats and it’s not as bad as you think it’s worst to leave it there .

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So many focused on the litter. :thinking::woman_facepalming: He SHOULD care enough for her well being and the fact, she is carrying his child to help her out.

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Because that’s not hos responsibility. A baby is his child! Wear a mask or give them away… simple! I despite cats and won’t do it for anyone! I don’t even have a dog cause i hate cleaning poop!

I’d buy a nice mask and gloves and change it myself. They are your animals not his and he’s already vocalized he doesn’t care for catain general. He seems to have enough on his plate caring for his mother and preparing for a new baby. They last of his worries should be changing your cats litter

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The only thing sad about this post is mf telling you to get rid of him over some cats :roll_eyes::laughing: He doesn’t live there an despises cats but screw all that I need my shit changed :woozy_face: it’s time to grow tf up lol

My first pregnancy I got that as long as they were cats I already had, it didn’t matter, but no new cats. Wear a mask and wash your hands after. My boyfriend does tons for me, the litter box isn’t one of them.

throw a cat turd at him

Wear a mask and gloves so you can do it yourself. Poof… Problem gone!! He shouldn’t have to take care of your cats. Especially if he doesn’t live there.
I had to do it for our cat. My hubby works long unpredictable hours. So it was either smell crappy litter or do it myself. I chose to do it myself instead of getting upset about it. Also you can’t judge how he’s acting towards the litter. He hates cats. So he shouldn’t have to deal with them if he doesn’t want to. A baby is different.

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I changed my cats litter through both of my pregnancies. Not as big of a deal as you are making it out to be. They are your cats….not his….and therefore are your responsibility.

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You are acting like a brat. Put a mask on and change your own litter or don’t have cats. To say he wouldn’t be a good father cause he won’t cater to you be spoiled and tells you to take care of your own cats, is just you being mean and throwing a tantrum. If anything this should leave him with concern that you will be a bad mother.

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Put the boyfriend out with the used kitty litter. Problem solved

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And I totally agree with u- if he’s being this arsey about helping u with your cats, he’s going to be a shit father

Gloves and a mask. If he despises them, you’re not gonna get him to change his mind anyways.

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#1 I would had put him outside of my house the moment that he said, “No.”
Turn the table around and make him worry!
Sick Mother or not.

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Clean it your self its not that bad or get rid of the cats it is not his responsibility for your cat

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Next thing he will be saying “omg the babies diapers stink… im not changing them” … he sounds like a spoilt fucking brat

They are your cats, not his.

Letting the box go unchanged is just as bad for you, if not worse, but it’s even worse for the poor cats.

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They’re your cats.
Wear a mask and gloves.
I’m sure you knew he hated cats before you made that baby.

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Wow how about thinking about things beforehand? :thinking:

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Wear gloves and mask do it yourself they not his responsibility and you can’t compare baby to cats he doesn’t like cats but that’s his baby I know men willing to do anything but litter box

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He can take care of his mother and not you? Fuck him

Time to change the boyfriend!

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I dealt with my cats threw all my pregnancies get over it

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:roll_eyes: you have a cat. Not him.

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Sorry but you are capable of changing the litter while pregnant. Not his cats and he despises cats, grow up and either clean after your own animals or get rid of them.

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Put gloves and a mask on and change the litter.

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Sadly it sounds like he’s going to be unreliable.Wear rubber gloves and a mask to change the cat litter then thoroughly wash your hands . Hopefully he’ll be less difficult about changing babies nappies. Hope it all turns out well for you xx

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What? :rofl: Girl put a mask on and change your cat litter!

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I carried for 3 cat my entire pregnancy. Nothing happened. No mask, no gloves.

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Im shocked with how rude people are! When I was pregnant I did what most people are saying I wore a mask and did my best to not let the litter get out of hand so I wouldnt be around it to long. Keep whatever room the litter box is in ventilated too. Sorry people are so negative!

My asshole ex who lived with me at the time refused to help also. Despite even after the Obgyn telling him it wasn’t good for me. I did it anyways with mask and gloves and it ended up being fine.

Wear gloves and a mask and get down there and clean it. That’s what I did and so many other mothers that I knew I even consulted with my doctor before I did it and he said as long as you’re not down there huffing cat shit you’re probably okay… :joy:

Uh… Comparing his care for a cat and child? Far stretch there. They are YOURS not his. It be nice of him but…not his responsibility

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I agree with your boyfriend. I absolutely would NOT change your cats litter…it’s gross. If he hates cats and has expressed that then you shouldn’t be getting mad at him, they are 100% your responsibility pregnant or not. This has nothing to do with what type of father he’ll be at all. It’s not like he is telling you to get rid of the cats, he is just setting his boundaries…I’d bloody spew just looking at cat litter

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