I don't wash them after touching my girls because their clean little princesses
What i do though is wash them as soon as i come in from work before i touch them, because i've touched grubby hand rails on the train
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Do You Wash Your Hands After Touching Your Cat?
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No, I do not wash my hands after touching my cats, there is no need. After scooping litter boxes, of course I do. Heck, I kiss my cats on the mouth, why would I worry about washing my hands after touching them
I'm pleased i'm not the only one. And that's after they've washed their bumsOriginally Posted by AmberThe Bobcat
Heck, I kiss my cats on the mouth, why would I worry about washing my hands after touching them
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Karen...
are we the only 2 members with kitty allergies.
are we the only 2 members with kitty allergies.
No, why would I do that! I kiss her on the head (can't get near her mouth!) and she washes her head with the same mouth that's washed her bum!
I do wash my hands after feeding her or scooping her litter tray though.
I do wash my hands after feeding her or scooping her litter tray though.
Hmmm, that thought never really crosses my mindOriginally Posted by rosiemac
I'm pleased i'm not the only one. And that's after they've washed their bums
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why do some of you wash hands after touching a dog but not a cat? dogs are just as clean unless they re outside dogs i guess.
unless they re outside dogs i guess.No-Why would I do that?
It doesn't mine either, just when threads like this crop up and then i rememberOriginally Posted by AmberThe Bobcat
Hmmm, that thought never really crosses my mind
Ack were still here to tell the tale so it can't be that bad
I wouldn't even think of it..........my kits are squeaky clean!
I wash my hands before handling food for cooking and things anyway....I bet the cats are cleaner than most other things!
Only if I'm going to be cooking. I pet my kitties way too much to even bother.
I only wash my hands if I am about to cook. Of course I always wash my hands anyway, regardless of what I just touched.
The only time I would wash my hands after petting Katie would be when I'm about to cook.
God made dirt, and dirt don't hurt!
Ok, how weird am I - I wash my hands BEFORE touching my cat in case whatever I have been doing bothers her...um, not all the time but I don't like petting her if I have cleaning solutions, hair gel, makeup or whatever on me. And every day when I come home I wash my hands before petting her - I wash at the kitchen sink and call for her. And because I volunteer at a shelter I am so used to washing between handling cats that it has become second nature.
It's a habit for me to wash my hands before cooking and eating. I also try to wash my hands before touching my face or eyes, but I always forget. I usually wash my hands after giving him food or treats. But if I pet/play with the kitty when I'm not about to do anything that I feel requires clean hands, I don't care.
Prior to moving in wtih my then fiance he was also fanatical about washing his hands after touching the animals. He has some germ issues anyway. Where my, I could care less. I'm not afraid of germs and I don't get sick any more than he does, if anything I'm just a bit healthier! Anyway after we moved in and now married he does not care near so much. I mean your always petting at least one of them no matter where you are in the house.
If I were to wash my hands after each time I petted and played with my cats, I'd be washing them all day long.
