Litter boxes are often the source of deadly parasite that causes a disease called toxoplasmosis that can also cause serious eye or brain damage and even death. Hello kittie litter!
Yes, it can be a germ zone. I change my cat’s box twice a week and wear plastic gloves to clean it out. I use a clean plastic scooper each time. She goes when I take her in there. I don’t leave the kitty mess in the pan (which I use liners) like some people do/ leave it there for days......Ackkk.