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theDUDE

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Why would the doctor tell someone to get rid of their animals? During my first meeting with the TX doctor he said i shouldn't change my cat's litterbox, that was it.
 
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theDUDE

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Why would the doctor tell someone to get rid of their animals? During my first meeting with the TX doctor he said i shouldn't change my cat's litterbox, that was it.
 
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theDUDE

Guest
Why would the doctor tell someone to get rid of their animals? During my first meeting with the TX doctor he said i shouldn't change my cat's litterbox, that was it.
 
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theDUDE

Guest
Why would the doctor tell someone to get rid of their animals? During my first meeting with the TX doctor he said i shouldn't change my cat's litterbox, that was it.
 
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theDUDE

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Why would the doctor tell someone to get rid of their animals? During my first meeting with the TX doctor he said i shouldn't change my cat's litterbox, that was it.
 
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christyisnutz

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I didn't have any cats at the time of transplant, so my doc recommended I didn't get any. Had I already had them, he would have said the same thing your's did... just don't change the litter box b/c of the risk of toxoplasmosis. I was also told not to clean my dog's ears and not to have animals in the bed with me. (although I am guilty of letting my poodle sleep with me <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> )

Reptiles and birds can carry salmonella, so I don't think it's a good idea to get one of those as pets post-transplant. I would think that if you already had these animals though, then you should just avoid cleaning the cages or wear a mask when doing so. I cannot see telling a patient to get rid of pets they already have. That's traumatizing to the owner and to the pet.
 
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christyisnutz

Guest
I didn't have any cats at the time of transplant, so my doc recommended I didn't get any. Had I already had them, he would have said the same thing your's did... just don't change the litter box b/c of the risk of toxoplasmosis. I was also told not to clean my dog's ears and not to have animals in the bed with me. (although I am guilty of letting my poodle sleep with me <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> )

Reptiles and birds can carry salmonella, so I don't think it's a good idea to get one of those as pets post-transplant. I would think that if you already had these animals though, then you should just avoid cleaning the cages or wear a mask when doing so. I cannot see telling a patient to get rid of pets they already have. That's traumatizing to the owner and to the pet.
 
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christyisnutz

Guest
I didn't have any cats at the time of transplant, so my doc recommended I didn't get any. Had I already had them, he would have said the same thing your's did... just don't change the litter box b/c of the risk of toxoplasmosis. I was also told not to clean my dog's ears and not to have animals in the bed with me. (although I am guilty of letting my poodle sleep with me <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> )

Reptiles and birds can carry salmonella, so I don't think it's a good idea to get one of those as pets post-transplant. I would think that if you already had these animals though, then you should just avoid cleaning the cages or wear a mask when doing so. I cannot see telling a patient to get rid of pets they already have. That's traumatizing to the owner and to the pet.
 
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christyisnutz

Guest
I didn't have any cats at the time of transplant, so my doc recommended I didn't get any. Had I already had them, he would have said the same thing your's did... just don't change the litter box b/c of the risk of toxoplasmosis. I was also told not to clean my dog's ears and not to have animals in the bed with me. (although I am guilty of letting my poodle sleep with me <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> )

Reptiles and birds can carry salmonella, so I don't think it's a good idea to get one of those as pets post-transplant. I would think that if you already had these animals though, then you should just avoid cleaning the cages or wear a mask when doing so. I cannot see telling a patient to get rid of pets they already have. That's traumatizing to the owner and to the pet.
 
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christyisnutz

Guest
I didn't have any cats at the time of transplant, so my doc recommended I didn't get any. Had I already had them, he would have said the same thing your's did... just don't change the litter box b/c of the risk of toxoplasmosis. I was also told not to clean my dog's ears and not to have animals in the bed with me. (although I am guilty of letting my poodle sleep with me <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> )
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<br />Reptiles and birds can carry salmonella, so I don't think it's a good idea to get one of those as pets post-transplant. I would think that if you already had these animals though, then you should just avoid cleaning the cages or wear a mask when doing so. I cannot see telling a patient to get rid of pets they already have. That's traumatizing to the owner and to the pet.
 

coltsfan715

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It depends on how you care for your pets in all honesty. Some people are just unable to keep a clean environment with pets. My docs and nurses told me it was preferred if I didn't have cats because basically for all the same reasons a pregnant woman isn't supposed to care after a cat - neither can we post transplant. They told me that dogs were probably the safest animal to have post transplant though.

Patients withOUT pets tend to think it is the only way to go and look at someone that has pets post transplant as not taking care of themselves properly - just from the impression I have gotten from other transplant patients at my center when they find out that we have 4 cats and a dog.

As for birds. I have never owned a bird but my docs don't even so much as want me around them because of their feces and such. They have even gone so far as to say I should be wary going to my friends homes if they have birds because the bacteria and parasites can be anywhere within the vent system and so on especially if the place has had birds for an extended period. I am not sure on centers other than my own - but you also have to think that a doc isn't necessarily looking at what is best for the patient ALL AROUND - emotional and physical - they are simply looking at the past cases they have dealt with and what they have learned thus far - they want to do what is the absolute BEST and safest for the patient to maintain a healthy status post transplant - if that means suggesting to get rid of your pets then they will suggest it but again it is just a suggestion.

Just like I decided I could not do that and my center was willing to work with me once I made the decision that giving up my pets was a no go - there are plenty of other patients that I have heard say I can give my pet to a friend or something along those lines. So not that it is right wrong or indifferent I think they just make the suggestion in hopes that you may consider it or choose to be pet free BUT they are also willing and ready to teach you the proper way to take care of your pet to best care for your health in the process.

I know I was told in regards to a dog - because I want to get another dog when my fiance and I get a place of our own. They simply told me to be cautious when cleaning up after them and wear gloves and a mask when bathing them - don't let them in your bed and don't allow them to lick your face and all.

Also something to think about in regardst to pets - when you get your pets vaccinated make sure to find out if they are given any vaccines containing LIVE viruses because if they are I was told that you should keep a distance from your pets for several weeks after their vaccinations because of the virus aspect. Same with people and receiving live viruses keep your distance for a few weeks and also make sure that YOU do NOT receive live virus vaccines - like the flu shot and such.

Take Care

Anything that I said may vary from center to center I am sure - that is just information that I have gathered at my center from both doctors and patients.

Linds
 

coltsfan715

New member
It depends on how you care for your pets in all honesty. Some people are just unable to keep a clean environment with pets. My docs and nurses told me it was preferred if I didn't have cats because basically for all the same reasons a pregnant woman isn't supposed to care after a cat - neither can we post transplant. They told me that dogs were probably the safest animal to have post transplant though.

Patients withOUT pets tend to think it is the only way to go and look at someone that has pets post transplant as not taking care of themselves properly - just from the impression I have gotten from other transplant patients at my center when they find out that we have 4 cats and a dog.

As for birds. I have never owned a bird but my docs don't even so much as want me around them because of their feces and such. They have even gone so far as to say I should be wary going to my friends homes if they have birds because the bacteria and parasites can be anywhere within the vent system and so on especially if the place has had birds for an extended period. I am not sure on centers other than my own - but you also have to think that a doc isn't necessarily looking at what is best for the patient ALL AROUND - emotional and physical - they are simply looking at the past cases they have dealt with and what they have learned thus far - they want to do what is the absolute BEST and safest for the patient to maintain a healthy status post transplant - if that means suggesting to get rid of your pets then they will suggest it but again it is just a suggestion.

Just like I decided I could not do that and my center was willing to work with me once I made the decision that giving up my pets was a no go - there are plenty of other patients that I have heard say I can give my pet to a friend or something along those lines. So not that it is right wrong or indifferent I think they just make the suggestion in hopes that you may consider it or choose to be pet free BUT they are also willing and ready to teach you the proper way to take care of your pet to best care for your health in the process.

I know I was told in regards to a dog - because I want to get another dog when my fiance and I get a place of our own. They simply told me to be cautious when cleaning up after them and wear gloves and a mask when bathing them - don't let them in your bed and don't allow them to lick your face and all.

Also something to think about in regardst to pets - when you get your pets vaccinated make sure to find out if they are given any vaccines containing LIVE viruses because if they are I was told that you should keep a distance from your pets for several weeks after their vaccinations because of the virus aspect. Same with people and receiving live viruses keep your distance for a few weeks and also make sure that YOU do NOT receive live virus vaccines - like the flu shot and such.

Take Care

Anything that I said may vary from center to center I am sure - that is just information that I have gathered at my center from both doctors and patients.

Linds
 

coltsfan715

New member
It depends on how you care for your pets in all honesty. Some people are just unable to keep a clean environment with pets. My docs and nurses told me it was preferred if I didn't have cats because basically for all the same reasons a pregnant woman isn't supposed to care after a cat - neither can we post transplant. They told me that dogs were probably the safest animal to have post transplant though.

Patients withOUT pets tend to think it is the only way to go and look at someone that has pets post transplant as not taking care of themselves properly - just from the impression I have gotten from other transplant patients at my center when they find out that we have 4 cats and a dog.

As for birds. I have never owned a bird but my docs don't even so much as want me around them because of their feces and such. They have even gone so far as to say I should be wary going to my friends homes if they have birds because the bacteria and parasites can be anywhere within the vent system and so on especially if the place has had birds for an extended period. I am not sure on centers other than my own - but you also have to think that a doc isn't necessarily looking at what is best for the patient ALL AROUND - emotional and physical - they are simply looking at the past cases they have dealt with and what they have learned thus far - they want to do what is the absolute BEST and safest for the patient to maintain a healthy status post transplant - if that means suggesting to get rid of your pets then they will suggest it but again it is just a suggestion.

Just like I decided I could not do that and my center was willing to work with me once I made the decision that giving up my pets was a no go - there are plenty of other patients that I have heard say I can give my pet to a friend or something along those lines. So not that it is right wrong or indifferent I think they just make the suggestion in hopes that you may consider it or choose to be pet free BUT they are also willing and ready to teach you the proper way to take care of your pet to best care for your health in the process.

I know I was told in regards to a dog - because I want to get another dog when my fiance and I get a place of our own. They simply told me to be cautious when cleaning up after them and wear gloves and a mask when bathing them - don't let them in your bed and don't allow them to lick your face and all.

Also something to think about in regardst to pets - when you get your pets vaccinated make sure to find out if they are given any vaccines containing LIVE viruses because if they are I was told that you should keep a distance from your pets for several weeks after their vaccinations because of the virus aspect. Same with people and receiving live viruses keep your distance for a few weeks and also make sure that YOU do NOT receive live virus vaccines - like the flu shot and such.

Take Care

Anything that I said may vary from center to center I am sure - that is just information that I have gathered at my center from both doctors and patients.

Linds
 

coltsfan715

New member
It depends on how you care for your pets in all honesty. Some people are just unable to keep a clean environment with pets. My docs and nurses told me it was preferred if I didn't have cats because basically for all the same reasons a pregnant woman isn't supposed to care after a cat - neither can we post transplant. They told me that dogs were probably the safest animal to have post transplant though.

Patients withOUT pets tend to think it is the only way to go and look at someone that has pets post transplant as not taking care of themselves properly - just from the impression I have gotten from other transplant patients at my center when they find out that we have 4 cats and a dog.

As for birds. I have never owned a bird but my docs don't even so much as want me around them because of their feces and such. They have even gone so far as to say I should be wary going to my friends homes if they have birds because the bacteria and parasites can be anywhere within the vent system and so on especially if the place has had birds for an extended period. I am not sure on centers other than my own - but you also have to think that a doc isn't necessarily looking at what is best for the patient ALL AROUND - emotional and physical - they are simply looking at the past cases they have dealt with and what they have learned thus far - they want to do what is the absolute BEST and safest for the patient to maintain a healthy status post transplant - if that means suggesting to get rid of your pets then they will suggest it but again it is just a suggestion.

Just like I decided I could not do that and my center was willing to work with me once I made the decision that giving up my pets was a no go - there are plenty of other patients that I have heard say I can give my pet to a friend or something along those lines. So not that it is right wrong or indifferent I think they just make the suggestion in hopes that you may consider it or choose to be pet free BUT they are also willing and ready to teach you the proper way to take care of your pet to best care for your health in the process.

I know I was told in regards to a dog - because I want to get another dog when my fiance and I get a place of our own. They simply told me to be cautious when cleaning up after them and wear gloves and a mask when bathing them - don't let them in your bed and don't allow them to lick your face and all.

Also something to think about in regardst to pets - when you get your pets vaccinated make sure to find out if they are given any vaccines containing LIVE viruses because if they are I was told that you should keep a distance from your pets for several weeks after their vaccinations because of the virus aspect. Same with people and receiving live viruses keep your distance for a few weeks and also make sure that YOU do NOT receive live virus vaccines - like the flu shot and such.

Take Care

Anything that I said may vary from center to center I am sure - that is just information that I have gathered at my center from both doctors and patients.

Linds
 

coltsfan715

New member
It depends on how you care for your pets in all honesty. Some people are just unable to keep a clean environment with pets. My docs and nurses told me it was preferred if I didn't have cats because basically for all the same reasons a pregnant woman isn't supposed to care after a cat - neither can we post transplant. They told me that dogs were probably the safest animal to have post transplant though.
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<br />Patients withOUT pets tend to think it is the only way to go and look at someone that has pets post transplant as not taking care of themselves properly - just from the impression I have gotten from other transplant patients at my center when they find out that we have 4 cats and a dog.
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<br />As for birds. I have never owned a bird but my docs don't even so much as want me around them because of their feces and such. They have even gone so far as to say I should be wary going to my friends homes if they have birds because the bacteria and parasites can be anywhere within the vent system and so on especially if the place has had birds for an extended period. I am not sure on centers other than my own - but you also have to think that a doc isn't necessarily looking at what is best for the patient ALL AROUND - emotional and physical - they are simply looking at the past cases they have dealt with and what they have learned thus far - they want to do what is the absolute BEST and safest for the patient to maintain a healthy status post transplant - if that means suggesting to get rid of your pets then they will suggest it but again it is just a suggestion.
<br />
<br />Just like I decided I could not do that and my center was willing to work with me once I made the decision that giving up my pets was a no go - there are plenty of other patients that I have heard say I can give my pet to a friend or something along those lines. So not that it is right wrong or indifferent I think they just make the suggestion in hopes that you may consider it or choose to be pet free BUT they are also willing and ready to teach you the proper way to take care of your pet to best care for your health in the process.
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<br />I know I was told in regards to a dog - because I want to get another dog when my fiance and I get a place of our own. They simply told me to be cautious when cleaning up after them and wear gloves and a mask when bathing them - don't let them in your bed and don't allow them to lick your face and all.
<br />
<br />Also something to think about in regardst to pets - when you get your pets vaccinated make sure to find out if they are given any vaccines containing LIVE viruses because if they are I was told that you should keep a distance from your pets for several weeks after their vaccinations because of the virus aspect. Same with people and receiving live viruses keep your distance for a few weeks and also make sure that YOU do NOT receive live virus vaccines - like the flu shot and such.
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<br />Take Care
<br />
<br />Anything that I said may vary from center to center I am sure - that is just information that I have gathered at my center from both doctors and patients.
<br />
<br />Linds
 
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