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Can breathing cat urine and feces make you sick?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It can.: Their urine contains proteins that some people are allergic to. After the urine dries - the proteins become airborne.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/3/2019

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