Cat Poop Dust is real.
You've seen the sticker on payphones, poles and brewery tables from Boulder to Baltimore. Here's what it's trying to tell you.
Cat Poop Dust causes toxoplasmosis.
Toxoplasmosis is not to be taken lightly.
What it is
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. Cats are its main host, and an infected cat can shed it in its poop.
Who should pay attention
Pregnant women, because the infection can pass to the baby. Also anyone with a weakened immune system.
What it feels like
Often nothing at all. When there are symptoms, they can be complex and hard to diagnose. If you're worried about carrier status, check with a professional.
It's not only cats
Undercooked meat, unwashed fruit and vegetables, and garden soil can spread it too.
Five things to do this week
- Scoop every day. Fresh cat poop isn't infectious yet. It takes one to five days to get there.
- Pregnant? Hand over the scoop. If nobody else can do it, wear gloves and wash your hands after.
- Keep cats indoors and don't feed them raw meat.
- Cover the sandbox and wear gloves when you garden.
- Have a conversation with your pet about outdoor behaviors.
Health facts are summarized from the CDC's toxoplasmosis pages. This is a humor site with a real point. It isn't medical advice, so talk to your doctor or vet.
Seen us around?
Spotted by readers from Boulder to Baltimore. Click any photo to see it bigger.
Field reports
The guestbook is closed. These are the reports that came in while it was open.
Love the initiative, this is a serious issue. Public health work seen in real time. <3
Dude. I want a sticker or 12. This is so dope. Spotted in Miami International Airport.
I found this website! Yayyy
Lol, I saw the sticker too at the Charlotte airport while cleaning
Saw this on a sticker at Charlotte international, omg why lol
Taking a break in the Charlotte Airport and saw your sticker. Just checking in.
where's my picture!!!!?
I fear I have been huffing too much CPD.
This is Real
dude… CPD is so real! My cat poops all the time… damn.
Who iz the purrrrrrprietor of this website pls??? *)>
Keep your eyes peeled.
CPD stickers are still out there on poles, payphones, coolers and airport bathroom doors. Now you know what they mean.