Answer: It is always desirable to burn cat litter to prevent the spread of the infective stage of the common feline parasites (Toxocara cati and Toxoplasma Gondi) or other cats and to other species, including man. Some types (soil and clay) are not intrinsically flammable and will therefore need to be added to an existing fire. Other methods of disposal will not necessary destroy these ineffective stages, merely transfer them elsewhere. The eggs of Toxocara are very resistant to disinfectants and other chemicals and therefore unlikely that they will be killed by chemical treatment before or after disposal.
Therefore, if the incineration of refuse is customary in your area, place the discarded litter and faeces into a plastic bag, seal it and dispose of it with your other rubbish
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If incineration is difficult to arrange then small amounts of soiled litter be flushed down the toilet, though the large amounts may block the toilet. Some local authorities dump the treated sewage at sea so that environments contamination is animals; other spread it on the land, thereby encouraging widespread contamination. It is not advisable to place soiled litter on a compost heap.
The soiled litter should be removed from the tray each day (use special scoop) and replaced by the fresh. At least once a week (more often if used by more then one cat) the whole trayful should be disposed of and tray itself cleaned. Always were rubber gloves when doing this and do not allow the tray or soiled litter near food preparation areas or kitchen skins.
Wash out the tray thoroughly with hot water and detergent, either outdoor or in the bath, and then disinfect and deodorize with diluted household bleach. When it is dry, refill and replace it. It is recommended to use a deodorizer around the tray, and some from of fly repellant in warm weather.
