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not in small quantities, but like Rat pee, it can be harmful to you if you are exposed to large amounts for long periods of time ( Rat pee is actually lethal, it's poisonous). Although cat pee is not, it can still make you sick and cause a lot of health problems especially in children or older adults. If you have any babies in the house the suggestion would be get your cat fixed, this will most likely fix the problem - or get rid of the cat. Your health is not worth the risk.
Cat urine does not cause humans to hallucinate. However, there is an ongoing research about the link between toxoplasmosis and schizophrenia, a brain disease characterized by hallucinations. Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease that is caused by the protozoan parasite carried by cats and other felines called Toxoplasma Gondi.
When most people think about protecting themselves from disease, they usually think about avoiding contact with sick friends, taking vitamin C and washing their hands more frequently. Most don't realize that a potential culprit could be lying next to them on the couch.
According to the Center for Disease Control, each year thousands of people contract various forms of diseases from zoonotic conditions -- diseases that can be acquired by humans from household dogs, cats or other domestic or wild animals. Veterinary Pet Insurance/DVM Insurance Agency (VPI) warns against some of the more common zoonotic conditions by providing tips for prevention made affordable with their Vaccination & Routine Care Coverage attached to a base pet medical plan.
"Lyme disease, hookworm or roundworm infections (more common in children), and toxoplasmosis (highest risk to pregnant women) are a few examples of harmful conditions that can be passed from pet to person," explains Dr. Peter Weinstein, medical director for VPI. "Since the transmitter of these illnesses is normally an infected pet or flea or tick carrying the condition from an animal to a human, the key is to detect, treat, or better yet prevent zoonotic diseases and conditions with proper veterinary care." Weinstein elaborates on preventative tactics associated with the more prevalent and harmful zoonotic ailments:
HOOKWORMS & ROUNDWORMS
Prevalent in puppies and kittens, hookworms and roundworms are parasites that live and grow inside the intestines of both dogs and cats. Infected pets pass hookworm or roundworm eggs or larvae in their feces, which humans (usually children) may have direct contact with and subsequently become infected. Roundworms in humans are normally a result of ingesting animal feces, while hookworms are contracted through skin penetration. Weinstein warns that in some extreme cases roundworm larvae may cause damage to tissue, affect the nervous system, or perhaps lodge in the eye and lead to blindness. Hookworm larvae migrate within human skin, causing localized irritation and infection.
"The most effective way to lessen the risk of getting a zoonotic infection is to prevent it in your pet," explains Weinstein. "Have your puppy or kitten dewormed at a very early age and throughout puppy/kittenhood, since they can contract worms from their mother before birth. Annual fecal exams and preventive dewormings for canines and felines are integral to monitoring the presence or preventing the reappearance of these intestinal parasites." Both dewormings and fecal examinations are procedures VPI provides allowances for under the supplemental routine care coverage.
Also, recognizing and avoiding possible contaminated soil and plants and keeping play areas and lawns free of animal feces helps avoid human contraction of roundworms and hookworms.
LYME DISEASE
Lyme disease is a bacterial disease that manifests in mice and deer, and is transmitted to dogs and cats by ticks that have bitten infected carriers. The same ticks that infect a pet canine can transmit Lyme disease to the pet owner(s), potentially causing them to experience flu-like symptoms, including fever, headache, and muscle or joint pain. The infliction is most commonly affiliated with joint aching and discomfort that can contribute to or aggravate Arthritis. Antibiotic treatment is usually administered for both dogs and humans.
Weinstein lists tick avoidance and control for pets as a pivotal role in preventing Lyme disease. "Prevention for Lyme disease is two fold; pet owners should invest in prescription flea/tick control, as well as vaccinate those dogs in high-risk areas for Lyme disease. VPI's Vaccination and Routine Care Coverage reimburses for the vaccination and provides annual benefits for flea control, helping pet owners to manage costs associated with critical preventive care."
Aside from zoonotic diseases easily preventable through habitual well care procedures, VPI Pet Insurance base medical plans reimburse for the diagnosis and treatment of various other pet-to-person conditions, assisting pet owners in combating these diseases with the necessary veterinary care and ultimately reducing the risk of transmission to the owner.
Zoonotic diseases covered by the VPI Standard and Superior plans include: Leptospirosis (found in dogs); Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (dogs); Lyme disease; Pink Eye (cats); Plague (cats); Salmonellosis (birds); and Chlamydia psittaci (birds and reptiles).
"The zoonoses that we commonly see surface in humans are conveniently preventable by practicing diligence when it comes to well care for our pets," added Weinstein. "More harmful conditions that are challenging to prevent, like Plague and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, are rarer to see in humans, but pet owners are prone to nonetheless if their pets aren't treated for it. Being prepared with both a base medical plan and routine coverage for your dog, cat or bird helps pet owners reduce the risk of zoonoses."
About Veterinary Pet Insurance
Veterinary Pet Insurance is the nation's oldest and largest health insurance plan provider for pets. Selling policies since 1982, the company is committed to making the miracles of veterinary medicine affordable for all pet owners. VPI Pet Insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. Optional Vaccination and Routine Care Coverage is also available.
Policies are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Policies are underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company in California and in all other states by National Casualty Company, an A+15 rated company in Madison, Wisconsin.
NOOO, simply clean the spot, it won't hurt you or your loved ones.
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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.
Is the smell of cat urine deadly to humans?
No, it is not. Cat urine may smell terrible, but it ultimately won't hurt you.
How do you get high off of cat urine?
There's no such thing. We're humans not Southpark
What household items will make you hallucinate?
snort cat litter
Can cat urine and feces be hazardous to humans if not cleaned up properly like say some one doesn't clean up cat urine and feces in their house for more than three to six months?
Can cat urine and feces be hazardous to humans if not cleaned up properly like say some one doesn't clean up cat urine and feces in their house for more than three to six months?
Is the hair of Persian cat unhealthy or bad for human?
It is the dander of a cat that can cause allergies in humans. The hair of a Persian cat can cause allergies.
Can air conditioning cause a cat to sneeze?
No. Dust, allergies, or a cold can cause a cat to sneeze, just like humans.
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 cat urine cause mold?
Cat urine itself does not cause mold to grow. However, if cat urine is not cleaned up properly and allowed to sit for a long period of time, it can create a damp environment that promotes mold growth. It's important to clean up cat urine promptly and thoroughly to prevent mold from forming.
What can you do for to rise your height?
to increase height you must drink three different types of urine for example a humans, a cat and a giraffe.
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.
