Because cats only shed the organism for a short time, the chance of human exposure via cats they live with is relatively small. Owning a cat does not mean you will be infected with Toxoplasma. Since it takes a minimum of 24 hours for T. gondii oocysts in cat feces to sporulate and become infective, frequent removal of feces from the litter box, while wearing gloves and washing hands afterward, minimizes the possibility of infection. It is unlikely that you would be exposed to the parasite by touching an infected cat, because they usually do not carry the parasite on their fur. It is also unlikely that you would become infected through cat bites or scratches. Indoor cats that do not hunt prey or consume raw meat are unlikely to be infected with T. gondii. In the U.S., people are much more likely to become infected by eating raw meat and unwashed fruits and vegetables than by handling cat feces. The possibility of infection after gardening in soil that has been contaminated with cat feces also exists, and this possibility can be mitigated by wearing gloves and by washing hands after gardening.
Manda Bell wrote:Excellent. I have a couple questions on implementation:
How do you keep the sawdust from clumping and becoming anaerobic in the bin?
Manda Bell wrote:Do you let it get rained on a few times or anything specifically in the bin or before adding into the soil? Do you compost it in-ground or in a compost pile?
Manda Bell wrote:Do you mix it with anything specific or just compost it? Like, coffee grounds? Paper? Plant matter? Or just general composting material?
Manda Bell wrote:I have so much excess litter sawdust that I am trying to figure out a way to keep it from becoming a wood block.
Manda Bell wrote:Anyway, any tips are appreciated!
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