Many cat slaves have reacted that cat litter is their most troublesome problem at the moment. I have to use it every day, and I can't hide it. Either you buy something that is not clumped or deodorized, or you choose something that is easy to br...
Many cat slaves have reacted that cat litter is their most troublesome problem at the moment. I have to use it every day, and I can't hide it. Either you buy something that is not clumped or deodorized, or you choose something that is easy to bring out with sticky bottoms, and even if the cat refuses to use it directly.
It is indeed as troubled by all cat slaves. Now, the cat owners at home not only have to provide you with delicious food and drink every day, but also have to shovel them in a day without falling to the ground. Cat litter naturally becomes one of the indispensable items for raising cats. A good cat litter can cultivate good defecation habits for cats, reduce cat slaves' worries about shoveling poop and save energy.
There are many types of cat litter sold on the market now. Cat litter can be divided into large particles and small particles, with fragrance and non-scent. The materials of cat litter are also different. So for many novice cat slaves, they will indeed seem a little confused and at a loss when facing these dazzling array of cat litters. Today, the author will teach you how to understand the common types of cat litter on the market and help you choose a suitable cat litter for your cat. Types of cat litter
◆Crystal sand
Crystal sand, also known as silicone cat litter. It is a new material synthesis, with its main ingredient as silica, which is non-toxic and odorless, and has high adsorption insoluble in water. Compared with the past clay cat litter, it has an incomparable advantage and is a pet excretion waste cleaner that is very suitable for domestic cats.
Using method:
Use with a double-layer cat litter box, lay crystal cat litter with a thickness of about 5cm on the upper layer. If there are too many, it is easy for cats to pick it out. Crystal cat litter will directly absorb the cat's urine and moisture in the poop. The color will be converted from the previous transparent color to dark yellow. The urine does not need to be cleaned, just shovel the poop. When 80% of the cat litter color has turned dark yellow, you need to change the cat litter.
Advantages:
1. Strong deodorization ability, large and fast water absorption. The appearance remains dry.
2. No dust. It is beneficial to the cat's respiratory and urinary system and is not easy to carry out.
3. Good antibacterial ability and lasting effect.
Disadvantages:
1. The price is relatively high and the cost of use is high.
2. The cat litter is not clustered, and it is impossible to observe the amount and frequency of the cat urination, so it is difficult to grasp the cat's health.
3. For cat slaves in the city, you need to distinguish what kind of garbage you have used is.
◆Paper Sand
cat paper sand is a mixture of pulp, silicone powder, polymer, natural deodorant and antibacterial agent.
Using method:
also requires the use of double-layer cat litter box, with paper sand on the upper layer, and other cat litters can be used for the lower layer to absorb urine that leaked from the upper layer without time to absorb. After absorption, the cat paper sand will appear gray, and the discolored part will be cleaned out.
Advantages:
1. No dust, easy to clean even if taken out by a cat.
2. Healthy and no odor, and rare allergies.
3. Environmentally friendly, can be poured directly into the toilet and flushed away.
Disadvantages:
1. The deodorization ability is relatively weak.
2. Poor solidification effect.
◆Tofu Cat Litter
Tofu Cat Litter is made of tofu dregs, starch, pea dregs, etc. It is truly a "edible grade" cat litter. For those cats who like to play with cat litter, it has high safety performance and there is no big problem with occasional mistakes (of course, it is necessary to stop it if you find it).
Usage method:
In the selection of cat litter box, both single and double layers are fine, and the author recommends that a single layer be fine. Because of its good clumping ability, the cat can remove the block after excretion.
Advantages:
1. Less dust, health and safety. Made of tofu, etc., it doesn’t matter if you accidentally eat a small amount.
2. The particles are large and difficult to carry out.
3. Lightweight and easy to clean. You can pour it directly into the toilet and flush it out.
Disadvantages:
1. It is easy to sink the bottom and stick to the cat litter shovel.
2. Improper storage is prone to spoilage and worming.
3. It has bad feet for cats, and some cats don’t like the natural smell of tofu litter.
◆Wood chip cat litter
Wood chip cat litter is mainly made of pine, pulp or wheat straw as raw materials. It is also an environmentally friendly cat litter. It is small dust and does not easily cause air pollution. After absorbing urine, it will become powder-like and spread.
Usage method:
It is recommended to use it with a double-layer cat litter box, with the upper layer laid wood chip cat litter, and the lower layer receiving the cat litter that has turned into powder, as well as urine that has not been absorbed and penetrated.
Advantages:
1. The natural fragrance of wood has a deodorizing effect.
2. Low loss and long service life.
3. Good water absorption and less dust.
Disadvantages:
1. Coagulation and deodorization ability will be weakened due to the increase in use.
2. The loose wood chip powder is easy to stick to cat's hair, especially long-haired cats.
3. It is prone to moisture, deterioration and worming.
◆Bentonite Cat Litter
The main component of bentonite cat litter is a clay mineral called montmorillonite. It is mainly composed of irregular spherical particles and is mostly grayish-white in color. It is the most common cat litter on the market. It has strong adsorption capacity, and even urine absorbs and condenses into a block.
Usage method:
It is enough to use it with a single-layer cat litter box. Pour the cat litter into the cat litter box, about 4cm, shovel the cat litter every time, and then add new cat litter. However, if you are afraid that the cat will catch it, it is recommended that you choose to use a double-layer cat litter box or a semi-enclosed cat litter box.
Advantages:
1. Deodorizing ability is very good, because cat litter has weight and can cover feces..
2. Excellent clustering ability, convenient to distinguish uncontaminated cat litter and easy to clean.
3. The feeling of feet is closest to the real sand, and cats have high acceptance.
4. Low price, saving the cost of raising cats.
Disadvantages:
1. Small particles are easy to be taken out by cat claws, and the chance of accidentally ingesting is high.
2. The dust is heavy, threatening the cat's respiratory system.
3. Do not pour into the toilet and flush it away, it is a non-recyclable garbage.
The main factors to consider when choosing cat litter
1. In terms of smell
Nowadays, in order to better cover up the odor of cat feces, some chemical components will be added to improve the deodorization ability of cat litter. We all know that cats have a very sensitive sense of smell, nearly a hundred times higher than that of humans. If the smell in the cat litter is too strong, it will stimulate the cat's sense of smell, and many chemical flavors are added, which is not conducive to cat's health. Therefore, it is recommended that when choosing cat litter, try to choose cat litter that is tasteless or lighter.
2. In terms of dust, cat slaves should all know that cats will have the habit of filling their own feces after defecation. At this time, if the cat litter is used is relatively dusty, it is easy to cause dust. If these dusts are accidentally inhaled by the cat, it can easily cause lung infections and respiratory infections, endangering the cat's health.
3. In terms of cat claws, cats are most used to the touch of real outdoor sand, which is also the reason why bentonite cat litter is so deeply loved by cat owners. Therefore, when choosing cat litter, you should choose one with moderate particle size and a certain weight. Too big or too heavy will make it more difficult for cats to fill in the land, and they will give up on landfill over time.
4. In terms of grouping, cat litter has good grouping ability, which can quickly make cat's excrement form a ball, making it easy to clean. If the clumping ability is poor and it is easy to dissipate during cleaning, it will be difficult to completely remove cat's excrement, which will make the residual smell in the cat's litter box more and more severe, and eventually it is rejected by the cat and refused to use it.
Conclusion: No type of cat litter is perfect. Choosing cat litter based on cats' love and habits is the most correct way to do it. And after choosing a cat litter, do not change the type of cat litter or even brand at will. Because cats are more sensitive to new things, serious situations will lead to cats not using cat litter box. Even if you need to replace it, you should proceed step by step just like replacing cat food to allow cats to adapt to the new cat litter. Remember, choosing the right one is the best thing for cats!
