Cats are naturally clean animals, but they aren't completely free of germs. They spend significant time grooming themselves, although this does not eliminate the bacteria that can be transferred from their paws, especially after using a litter box. It's advised to discourage cats from walking on kitchen counters and tables to minimize hygiene risks. Proper cleaning of food-preparation surfaces can mitigate health concerns, yet the potential for harm remains if cats access dangerous items or surfaces where food is prepared.
Cats are generally clean animals, spending the majority of their time self-grooming. However, this doesn't mean they are antiseptic and sterile.
While cat mouths are cleaner than humans and dogs, their paws may still carry germs from litter boxes that can contaminate food surfaces.
Encouraging cats on kitchen counters may expose them to harmful items and increase hygiene risks, thus discouraging this behavior is advisable.
If counters and surfaces are cleaned properly, the risk of contamination from a cat is reduced, but it's still best to prevent cats from climbing.
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