Can cats smell toilet water?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Can cats smell toilet water?

Cats should not smell toilet water because toilet water is highly irritating. At the same time, toilet water contains pyrethroids or DEET, both of which are toxic to cats. Because the cat’s body cannot metabolize these two substances like humans, if the cat is exposed to toilet water containing these two ingredients for a long time, it will cause poisoning, damage the cat’s internal organs and nervous system, and seriously cause the cat’s death die. It is recommended to use mosquito repellent lamps or plant catnip to repel mosquitoes.

Precautions for using toilet water in cat-raising households:

1. Although cats can smell toilet water, it does not mean that toilet water does not have ingredients that are irritating to cats. . There is no problem for cats to inhale a small amount of toilet water, but long-term accumulation will still cause certain harm to the body. Therefore, it is recommended that when cats use toilet water at home, they should not let cats inhale too much toilet water.

2. If a cat-raising family wants to use a large amount of toilet water to repel mosquitoes, it is recommended to isolate the cat first, ventilate it after the mosquito repellent work is completed, and then let the cat in.

3. Do not place toilet water where cats can access it to prevent cats from inhaling a large amount of toilet water after knocking it down, causing adverse effects.

4. If a cat accidentally eats toilet water and has a serious adverse reaction, take the cat to the hospital for examination and treatment in time, and do not take it lightly.