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i use a respirator mask when I’m changing it because I don’t like to smell it and I also wear latex gloves so I’m not touching bacteria I don’t know what else to do
Sounds like an allergy. Is it a scented litter?
Margret
It is Dr. Elseys unscented clumpingAre you allergic to the cat? or allergic to the cat litter? If it's not an allergy to the cat I would try a different litter.
There are different kinds of litter, not just clay. Just off the top of my head I can think of different litters made of, wheat, corn, walnut shells, paper, wood pellets, and silica crystals.It is Dr. Elseys unscented clumping
I don’t get symptoms snuggling kitty. I agree that I should try a different litter but I would imagine they all have a fairly similar ingredient list so I’m kinda worried
Good point, sorry I am not experiencedThere are different kinds of litter, not just clay. Just off the top of my head I can think of different litters made of, wheat, corn, walnut shells, paper, wood pellets, and silica crystals.
That's what I was thinking. Which part of your body are you getting hives on?Is it the latex gloves? Lots of people have allergies to latex. Rashes and hives are common reactions. Try nitrile or plastic gloves instead.
My armsThat's what I was thinking. Which part of your body are you getting hives on?
Thank you so much for explaining it really helps me to hear that I don’t need to worry so much about contact with the bacteriaI would say don't wear gloves and just wash your hands thoroughly after you finish cleaning the litter box. Bacteria (and fecal matter) is present on pretty much EVERYTHING you touch anyway. It is unavoidable. Your phone, for example, is one of of the filthiest things you own. It is basically covered in poop. Just keep washing your hands and keep lots of hand sanitizer around. The only reason to take extra precautions when cleaning the litter box is if you are pregnant, and I would have someone else clean it in that case anyway.
Yeah, if you wash your hands throughly it’s enough. Even keep anti bacterial wipes nearby if it’s still a nervous thing for you.Thanks
Thank you so much for explaining it really helps me to hear that I don’t need to worry so much about contact with the bacteria
Super interesting and makes sense. ThanksI have to stick in my two cents' worth:
You don't even need antibiotic wipes, or antibiotic soap. The main value of hand washing is simply to remove the bacteria, you don't have to kill them. And the problem with some of these wipes and soaps is that they end up contributing to antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Margret
Yeah I'd guess that's probably the gloves then. In my experience, if you are allergic to the litter itself it usually manifests as repiratory issues. Try some vinyl gloves and see how it goes.
I have to stick in my two cents' worth:
You don't even need antibiotic wipes, or antibiotic soap. The main value of hand washing is simply to remove the bacteria, you don't have to kill them. And the problem with some of these wipes and soaps is that they end up contributing to antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Margret
I agree with Margret.
Good that you found this out now, when you are getting a minor reaction.It was the latex gloves