However, thesmell of a litter boxcan be a turn-off for many cat owners.

That doesn’t have to be an issue!

Scooping your cat’s box daily can keep odors at bay, perThe Spruce Pets.

Kitten sleeping in litter box

Plus, you might purchase different types of litter that prevent mess and smells from spreading.

Litter boxes are surprisingly low maintenance as long as you keep them clean!

However, that’s not to say that issues can’t still occur.

Person changing out a cat box

With that, there are risks to both you and your feline’s health, asModKatnotes.

If you go too long without scooping the box, harmful bacteria can form.

This bacteria can lead to harmful diseases, like Cat Scratch Fever.

As ModKat notes, Salmonellosis infects about 200,000 people in the United States each year.

Thus, it’s important to toss an overly dirty litter box.

The good news is that these issues are uncommon when pet owners regularly clean their cat’s boxes.