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Exposure to cat feces can cause the disease toxoplasmosis, but this disease is extremely, extremely rare among indoors-only cats. So there is no need to worry about toxoplasmosis if your cats are indoors-only cats.
Cat urine is not harmful to your health. It contains ammonia, and ammonia fumes are very harsh and noxious. People think that since it has such an overpowering smell, it must be harmful to your health, but this is an erroneous assumption.
Many cat litters, especially the classic clay kind, are filled with harmful toxins. When you pour the fresh litter into the box, or dig around in it vigorously, or the cat digs around, some of it breaks up and floats up into the air, and you inhale it. So you want to avoid breathing it in as much as possible. Using a covered litter box is also a good idea.
But obviously, the problem is not the urine or feces, but the litter. And you don't HAVE to use clay litter. They are many, many different types, like the crystal kind (which may not be less harmful, but is much less dusty). There are even "organic" brands made with all-natural ingredients.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoIf you have respiratory problems, the ammonia can cause issues. I'm not sure if you are talking about litter boxes or the air in general in a place that many cats are. Would need more details to give you a better answer.
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∙ 12y agoYes it can, Cat urine has ammonia..ammonia can cause health problems in all animals......that's why your required to clean the cat box besides for cleanliness....
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Can cat urine make you blind?
Cat urine can stain clothing and smell bad, some people can actually be allergic to cat urine. Cat urine will not make you blind.
What percent of cat urine is absorbed by cat litter?
Only around 67% of cat urine is absorbed by the average cat litter.
Why is cat urine fluorescent?
It isn't. Cat urine is not fluorescent, and it does not glow in the dark. I'm not sure where this myth comes from. Cat urine is yellow, like human urine. To the naked eye, it is indistinguishable from human urine, except for the smell. Cat urine is ammonia-based (unlike human urine) so it smells of ammonia.
Cat breathing funny after cat nip?
Chocolate
Does cat feces and urine kill your grass?
Yes, the acid from the cat urine will kill grass.
Is breathing cat urine dangerous for a toddler?
yes
Can cat urine affect your mood?
Cat urine is made mostly of ammonia. This can affect a person's mood because it can make them light headed and dizzy.
Is breathing Dog or cat urine left uncleaned and ventilated dangerous to a pregnant woman?
Yes.
What are some health issues regarding breathing cat urine and feces?
Toxoplasma Gondii is the most formative parasite associated with cat feces, however it is practically harmless to adults. Unfortunately, if you are pregnant, it can have devastating affects on the fetus.
Can cat urine make you blind?
Cat urine can stain clothing and smell bad, some people can actually be allergic to cat urine. Cat urine will not make you blind.
Does urine affect NuvaRing?
Urine does not affect NuvaRing.
What percent of cat urine is absorbed by cat litter?
Only around 67% of cat urine is absorbed by the average cat litter.
Why is cat urine fluorescent?
It isn't. Cat urine is not fluorescent, and it does not glow in the dark. I'm not sure where this myth comes from. Cat urine is yellow, like human urine. To the naked eye, it is indistinguishable from human urine, except for the smell. Cat urine is ammonia-based (unlike human urine) so it smells of ammonia.
Cat breathing funny after cat nip?
Chocolate
Does cat feces and urine kill your grass?
Yes, the acid from the cat urine will kill grass.
Can cat urine cause rashes?
A cat's urine does not cause rashes. Cat's like to urinate in a litter box or a sand box if outside.
Does Blue Buffalo Cat Food cause crystals in Cat urine?
Yes, in some cases Blue Buffalo Cat Food does cause crystals in Cat urine.
