I grew up with cats and even had unpleasant experiences playing in the sandpit only to find a cat had beat me to it, but despite that, when I was tested for toxoplasmosis, I had no antibodies so had not been exposed to it. I asked my Ob about it and he said that unless you are putting your pet's poo in your mouth then you should be fine LOL. Although, any excuse for men to clean the kitty litter tray and I am all for it!!! The times I had to change the litter I just washed my hands thoroughly, and have had two healthy babies since. I think it's weird though that so many women get told that they can't even touch their cats!!! I wouldn't be able to do that, my cats were my best friends during pregnancy, having naps with me and cuddling up when I felt miserable, as you do sometimes with crazy hormones!