My friend's son got Toxiplasmosis from a stray cat he brought home. Of course, dogs, cows and other animals can get it too. Giardia, Listeria (sp?) and other bacterium and spores are in the soil. Outdoor cats are hunters, cavort with and catch all sorts of wildlife and get into fights.

Well cared for house pets aren't exposed to those things. Ask your Vet, but she should have your kitties vaccinated to the max and taking monthly flea meds.

If cats use a litterbox, litter gets on their feet and bum. They kick it and can track it everywhere. It doesn't matter unless you eat or sleep on the floor. Cats are finicky abt themselves and groom well. Use Vet approved Wet Wipes if you want.

If you have wounds on your hands, you might wear gloves. Food handling gloves are easy on/off, disposable and cheap. Otherwise, just wash hands with soap and water like Debra says. You CAN take care of the litterbox safely and enjoy your kitties in-home. Automated litterboxes are awesome. Quiet, practical and cats take to it quickly. If you have physical difficulties or pain, automated is the way to go. We had one bc I was just lazy.

I have a menagerie of pets: cats(indoor and barn) dogs, chickens/roosters and a flying squirrel. So I deal with cleaning up a lot of different things. I don't wear gloves or masks I just make sure I wash my hands with soap and water after every task I do. I constantly wash my hands. I have not had any issues with my pets. But everyone is different and has to do what feels best for you❤️

I clean cats’ boxes, and use KN95 mask and disposable gloves.

Heather, when my kids all moved out and left their cats, between the allergies and doing the liter boxes killed me. I had to give them away. It killed me I loved them. My daughter is back with another cat. He doesn't effect me too bad and she does the liter box. If your physically able to do it, just wear gloves. Also ask your doctor.