Keeping a dog itself will not cause infertility, but if the dog is infected with Toxoplasma gondii and transmits it to humans, it may cause infertility and other health problems. Toxoplasma gondii is a single-cell parasite that can survive in animals and be excreted in their feces.
If humans accidentally eat food containing Toxoplasma gondii eggs, or directly You may be infected with Toxoplasma gondii if you come into contact with items containing Toxoplasma gondii eggs, such as dog feces. The symptoms of Toxoplasma gondii infection may not be obvious, but Toxoplasma gondii infection during pregnancy may cause fetal malformation or death, so pregnant women should try to avoid contact with dog feces or wear gloves and masks when handling dog feces. In addition, when raising a dog, the dog should undergo regular physical examinations and vaccinations to reduce the risk of the dog being infected with Toxoplasma gondii.