Cat litter is one of the must-have items for cats to live comfortably. In addition to choosing products that are comfortable for cats to use, most cat owners will also consider whether it is easy to handle. In the market, the materials are further divided into sawdust, paper sand, crystal, minerals and tofu sand. How to choose?  

Buying points for purchasing cat litter

Paper sand: lightweight and flushable

The paper sand has good absorption and is not easy to stick to the hair. It is not easy for the cat to fall out of the basin after going to the toilet; it can also be flushed directly into the toilet after use, which can keep the home environment hygienic. In addition, it is light in weight and very easy to carry. Even a person who lives alone and has less strength can easily carry it up and down the stairs. However, because the paper sand contains absorbent polymers, there are cases where the toilets are clogged by the owners when handling, so please limit it to one sand block at a time. And don’t panic when it is really blocked, you can pour the salt into the toilet and wait for a while, or use the toilet unclogging device moderately. Because the composition of mineral sand is similar to that of natural sand, it is easier for cats to adapt. Although its absorption is good, the particles are small and easy to stick to the cat’s feet, and the dust often scatters out of the litter box. Therefore, it is best to use a cat litter box with a higher wall, or lay a cleaning pad around it to avoid dirt. all over the place. In addition, many cat litter rely on bentonite to condense excrement. A small amount of accidental ingestion will not affect health. However, if the cat at home has the bad habit of eating cat litter, it is recommended to avoid such indigestible materials to avoid gastrointestinal obstruction.  

Sawdust sand: natural and fresh aroma, not easy to stick

Sawdust sand is a more environmentally friendly type. Compared with other styles with artificial fragrances, the natural wood fragrance is more acceptable to cats, and its light weight, good deodorizing effect and large particles are not easy to be taken out of the basin. There are two main cleaning methods, one is to discard it as general garbage, and the other is to flush it down the toilet. Don’t forget to confirm the disposal method when purchasing.  

Tofu (bean dregs) sand: biodegradable, environmentally friendly and harmless

 

Confirm whether it can be deodorized

The kidneys of cats secrete a protein called “CAUXIN”. This component is particularly abundant in felines, and it is also the reason why their urine is quite pungent. However, not every cat owner can replace the stinky cat litter at any time. Therefore, there are many products that are advertised as long-term non-replaceable and strong deodorant. You must refer to them. However, cats are very clean animals. If the cat litter box is too dirty, the picky cat kings may refuse to use it, and even start to urinate everywhere. Even if you choose a long-lasting deodorant cat litter, you should pay attention to the cleanliness.  

Choose cat litter with strong coagulation force and easy handling afterwards

The cat litter with poor coagulation is not only difficult to dig up with a shovel, but also easy to miss the dust contaminated with excrement. I believe that many owners often encounter cat litter that claims to have strong coagulation power, but find that it cannot be properly agglomerated after actual use, but in fact, some products just need enough time to solidify. Remove the excrement after a few minutes. In addition, each type of cat litter has its own solidification time. When changing to a new model, you can observe its solidification state more in order to grasp the timing of cleaning. When the cat can’t get the sand or the amount of sand is insufficient, it will also affect the coagulation force, so be sure to spread the cat litter and maintain a proper thickness to prevent the cat from directly urinating on the pelvic floor. If you have followed these methods and the results are still not good, then it is time to change to a better one.  

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Frequently asked questions about buying cat litter

 

How thick should the cat litter be?

Many cats often have the habit of digging holes or removing sand before and after going to the toilet, so it is generally recommended to cover them with a thickness of 5-8 cm, which can really exert the deodorant effect. On the other hand, since the thickness is also related to the cat’s foot feel, if the sand layer is too thin, it may affect the mood, causing it to be unwilling to patronize the cat litter and urinate everywhere.

 

How often to change? How to discard?

Even if the excrement is cleaned and new cat litter is added every day, there will still be some urine and feces left at the bottom, so it still needs to be fully renewed, usually every 3 to 4 weeks is an ideal frequency. As for old cat litter, in addition to being discarded as general garbage, some materials can also be flushed directly into the toilet. Please confirm the packaging instructions before purchasing.  

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