How is diatomaceous earth a “pet friendly” solution to pest control, yet it’s recommended not to breathe it in?

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If I applied it to my home my pets would definitely smell it at least once and inhale it. So how exactly is it pet-safe?

Trying to find the best solution to get rid of some cockroaches I found in my bathroom without endangering my 3 cats.

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Basically any fine powder is bad for you if inhale lots of it, even if it’s 100% chemically and biologically inert. It’s just not good to fill your lungs with dust. But as long as you’re not pouring out piles of it and then standing in the resulting cloud before it settles, the risk is minimal. One snootful won’t poison your pets, though it might make them sneeze.

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