Patient's question:
My friend has a dog at home. The child was born without an ear. Could it be that the dog is the reason why the child is missing an ear?Previous treatment and outcomes: The child is now one year old.
What kind of help is needed: Is it possible that the child is missing an ear or has other deformities due to having a dog at home?
Doctor's answer:
There is a parasitic worm called toxoplasma on pets, which can be transmitted from pregnant women to fetuses, causing fetal malformations. Advice: Although fetal malformations may not necessarily be related to pet ownership, for caution's sake, it is still best to avoid contact with pets during pregnancy. The above advice is for the question "Does raising a dog at home cause children to be deformed?" and is hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!