kitty cats :)

[Army_Mom_2_Boyz]

So I am thinking about getting a cat, and I told a friend this morning and she was like ewww no, cats carry infintago (sp?)

ummmm what is that, and is she right?

[Army_Mom_2_Boyz]

BUMP!

[mlsc85]

Any animal can carry impetigo. It is a skin infection typically caused by a bacteria entering a cut or scrape.....

[mlsc85]

I also want to say that I have had cats and dogs my whole life, and never had it. It is really common in pre-school children though.....it is usually not serious and clears up on it's own most of the time

Quoting mlsc85:

Any animal can carry impetigo. It is a skin infection typically caused by a bacteria entering a cut or scrape.....

[amyrw]

Sounds like your friend just hates cats. I love my cat. I've always had cats and they are great in my opinion. Some people just don't like them. I have a friend that is terrified of cats. Lol. If you want a cat then get one. Just make sure you take it to a vet to make sure its healthy and for check ups and shots and you'll be fine.

[Army_Mom_2_Boyz]

ahhh ok, she made it seem like it was some horrible disease lol

Quoting mlsc85:

I also want to say that I have had cats and dogs my whole life, and never had it. It is really common in pre-school children though.....it is usually not serious and clears up on it's own most of the time

Quoting mlsc85:

Any animal can carry impetigo. It is a skin infection typically caused by a bacteria entering a cut or scrape.....

[Mandiii04]

There are plenty of other reasons to dislike cats besides that, and any animal could have it, so....

[Army_Mom_2_Boyz]

I am going to adopt one from a shelter :)

Quoting amyrw:

Sounds like your friend just hates cats. I love my cat. I've always had cats and they are great in my opinion. Some people just don't like them. I have a friend that is terrified of cats. Lol. If you want a cat then get one. Just make sure you take it to a vet to make sure its healthy and for check ups and shots and you'll be fine.

[Irenesmommy]

I'm a crazy cat lady and I have yet to get that. Cats are awesome sometimes they suck but for the most part awesome!

[Famousglm714]

I've never heard of that happening. Either way I <3 all my shelter kitties.

[Mandiii04]

Also, it is easily treatable with antibiotics.

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/impetigo-overview