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If you have a cat, how often does the CDC say to change the litter box?

Daily, to cut the risk of toxoplasmosis.

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  1. Every day ✔
  2. Once a week
  3. Once a month

Why: Cat feces can carry the toxoplasmosis parasite. Cleaning the box daily keeps it from building up. This matters most for people who are pregnant or have weak immune systems.

Huh, didn't know that: The CDC says cats play a key role in how toxoplasmosis spreads to people.

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Answer: Every day. Cat feces can carry the toxoplasmosis parasite. Cleaning the box daily keeps it from building up. This matters most for people who are pregnant or have weak immune systems.

  1. CDC, About Toxoplasmosis www.cdc.gov/toxoplasmosis/about/index.html
    If you have a cat, change the litter box daily.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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