I love cats but.....
We recently went to a home and I could not breath when the front door was opened due to the amount of cats in the home. I could peek in and see the urine and feces on the floors.
I walked away, yes we can choose to be safe and healthy when we work just like everyone else in this world.. Home inspectors get into some very nasty situations everyday and risk our lives everyday.
There are enough nasty homes in this world we inspect but this one was the worst
Living in a house with 20 cats — especially if the space is not cleaned thoroughly and frequently — can increase the risk of various diseases, bacterial infections, and parasites that affect both humans and animals. These risks depend on the hygiene, ventilation, litter management, and whether the cats are vaccinated and treated for parasites. Here’s a breakdown:
🧫 Zoonotic Diseases (Spread from Cats to Humans)
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Toxoplasmosis
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Caused by Toxoplasma gondii, found in cat feces.
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Dangerous for pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals.
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Cat Scratch Disease (Bartonella henselae)
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Spread through cat scratches or bites.
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Can cause swollen lymph nodes, fever, and fatigue.
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Ringworm (Dermatophytosis)
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A contagious fungal infection.
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Spread through direct contact with cats or contaminated surfaces.
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Salmonella
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Can spread via cat feces, especially if cats eat raw meat or infected rodents.
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Causes gastrointestinal illness in humans.
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Campylobacteriosis
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Another bacterial infection from feces.
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Symptoms include diarrhea, cramping, and fever.
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Giardiasis
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Caused by the parasite Giardia.
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Spread via fecal contamination of food or water.
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Cryptosporidiosis
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Another fecal-oral parasite.
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Can cause severe diarrhea, especially in immunocompromised people.
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🐛 Parasites Common in Overcrowded Cat Environments
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Fleas
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Can spread diseases like typhus and tapeworms.
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Easily infest the entire home.
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Ticks
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Can carry Lyme disease, though cats are less commonly hosts.
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Roundworms & Hookworms
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Found in feces; eggs can be accidentally ingested by humans.
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Toxocariasis
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A parasitic disease from ingesting roundworm eggs.
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Can cause eye or organ damage in rare cases.
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🧹 Environmental & Respiratory Hazards
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Ammonia from Urine
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High cat urine concentration leads to strong ammonia fumes.
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Can cause respiratory irritation, asthma flare-ups, or chronic lung issues.
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Allergens
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Cat dander and hair can exacerbate asthma and allergies.
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Histoplasmosis
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A fungal infection from Histoplasma capsulatum, which grows in soil or litter boxes contaminated by cat feces.
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Inhaled spores can cause lung infection.
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⚠️ Risk Factors That Increase the Danger:
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Poor litter box hygiene (not enough boxes, rarely cleaned)
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Cats not neutered/spayed (more spraying, fighting, breeding)
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Poor ventilation
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Dirty food and water bowls
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Lack of vet care and vaccinations
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