- 16 May 2024
How to choose cat litter for cats? Which cat litter is better?
How to choose cat litter for cats? Which cat litter is better?
Cat litter is one of the essential items for raising cats, but there is also knowledge in choosing cat litter. Some cats will poop and urinate everywhere because the litter is uncomfortable. Some cat litters are too dusty and may even cause urinary tract infections in cats. . Today, Dr. Oxypet will introduce you to the common types of cat litter on the market and learn how to choose cat litter for cats.
1. Bentonite cat litter
Bentonite cat litter is the type of cat litter used by the most people because of its relatively low price and high cost performance. Moreover, the shape of this kind of cat litter is similar to natural sand, so it is easier for cats to accept it.
Advantages: Economical and affordable, good foot feel, liked by cat owners, good water absorption, firm balling, not easy to stick in the cat litter box, deodorizing ability is above average.
Disadvantages: The particles are too small and can easily get caught in the cat's paws, and may be carried outside the litter box; the dust is too large, which is most unfriendly to cats with urinary tract infections; it cannot be flushed directly into the toilet.
2. Crystal cat litter
This is a new type of cat litter. The main component is silica. It looks like crystal, which is quite special.
Advantages: relatively strong water absorption, good deodorization performance, no dust, easy to clean, safer and hygienic to use.
Disadvantages: The particles are relatively hard, so they feel bad on the feet, are not easy to clump, and are inconvenient to shovel poop. They may also get caught in the cat’s paws; there is a risk of the cat eating it by mistake; it cannot solidify, so it is impossible to observe the cat normally every day. Whether the urination and defecation conditions are normal; do not flush directly into the toilet.
3. Tofu cat litter
Tofu cat litter is a kind of cat litter made directly from tofu residue. It is environmentally friendly, non-toxic and harmless. Now more and more people like to use tofu cat litter, but the price is relatively high.
Advantages: The dust is small, easy to clump, and has good deodorizing properties; the particle size is moderate, not easy to be caught in the foot pads, and unlikely to be taken out of the cat litter box; it is non-toxic and harmless, and it will be fine if the cat accidentally eats a small amount; It is very water-soluble and can be flushed directly into the toilet.
Disadvantages: It is not suitable for use in relatively humid weather or areas, because it is easy to absorb water, causing bacterial and parasitic infections to breed, and it is easy to stick to the bottom of the cat litter box, making it more difficult to clean.
4. Pine cat litter
Pine cat litter is made from natural raw materials such as pine wood powder and some by-products of wheat. It is also a non-toxic and harmless cat litter, and the price is relatively high.
Advantages: The particles are relatively large, not easy to be taken out, there is less dust, and the deodorization function is good; the dosage is relatively economical, the water absorption is good, and it can be turned into powder and can be flushed directly into the toilet.
Disadvantages: Not easy to clump, easy to get wet, parasitize fleas, and breed bacteria. Many cats don’t like the smell of pine wood, so there may be cases where cats don’t bury their feces after use.
Choosing cat litter well can avoid a lot of worries about raising a cat. After reading the advantages and disadvantages of various cat litters above, do you know how to choose cat litter for your cat? Personally, I recommend tofu cat litter, but if you have other cat litter recommendations, , you can also leave a message in the comment area to discuss!
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Nanhe Meimiao Pet Products Co., Ltd. is a company focusing on pet products and has rich sales and R&D experience. They mainly produce food, cat litter and plastic products, and pay great attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of their products to ensure the health of pets and pet owners.
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If consumers are interested in MeiMiao Pet Products Co., Ltd.'s products or have any questions, they can contact them through the contact information provided. The company is located in the north of Dongsanguan Village, Heyang Town, Nanhe County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province, China. The contact number is +86-18132900531 and the email address is [email protected].
