Can You Flush Cat Turds?

Even though it may seem like a good idea, you should not be flushing your cat's litter or feces down the toilet. It can cause havoc on your plumbing, clog pipes, and damage your septic system. ... Cat waste can contain a nasty parasite called Toxoplasma which can cause some serious health problems to humans.

How do you dispose of cat poop?

Put it in the Trash

Use a litter scoop to sift out urine clumps and stool and place in a small trash bag. Once all the boxes in your house are scooped, tie off the garbage bag in a knot. To prevent odor and bacterial leakage, double bag your scooped litter. Place in an outside trash can with a tight fitting lid.

Why is flushing cat poop illegal?

California is the only state which prohibits the flushing of used cat litter due to the fragile marine wildlife along the coast of California. Probably the most famous of the coastal habitat is the Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris nereis).