As a must-have for cat owners, a useful cat litter can take a lot of burden off of your poop-shoveling career. So what types of cat litter are there? Come and take a look~
1. Bentonite cat litter< /p>
Bentonite cat litter is the most common cat litter. It is affordable, has good water absorption, and has average deodorizing effect. Bentonite has better wrapping power and is easy to clump. When shoveling poop, just scoop out the clumped balls.
However, ordinary bentonite cat litter is relatively dusty and will appear dirty after use, which can easily cause damage to the lungs of cats and their owners.
2. Tofu cat litter and corn cat litter
These two cat litters are relatively environmentally friendly cat litters. They are made from natural crops and smell better. The deodorizing effect is also relatively good, with less dust and less residue. You can flush it directly into the toilet after use, which is very convenient.
However, these two cat litters tend to clump together more easily and spread easily. In addition, corn cat litter can easily attract bugs and breed bacteria, so it needs to be cleaned in time.
3. Mixed cat litter
Mixed cat litter is generally bentonite cat litter and tofu cat litter mixed in proportion. It can also be mixed with pine cat litter. Mixed cat litter combines the characteristics of both sides. It has less dust, good deodorizing effect, and better clumping. In addition, due to the presence of borax, it is not recommended to flush it directly into the toilet, as it may cause blockage.
4. Crystal cat litter
The main component of crystal cat litter is silica gel particles, which are dust-free and have good water absorption and can directly absorb cat urine. The crystal sand that absorbs cat urine turns yellow and does not clump. Just scoop out the cat's poop. When more than 80% of the cat litter turns yellow, it can be replaced.
However, crystal cat litter also has many limitations. If you use a single-layer cat litter box, the bottom layer of cat litter will be soaked in unabsorbed cat urine and become crumbs, which is more wasteful. Therefore, it is best to spread the crystal cat litter on the filter and lay a layer of pee pad underneath to absorb the cat urine that seeps through. Since it does not clump, handling soft stools is cumbersome and wasteful.
Crystal cat litter is troublesome to use and can be dangerous if accidentally eaten, so crystal cat litter is rare.
5. Paper cat litter
The main component of paper cat litter is reused paper products and can be flushed directly into the toilet. Like crystal cat litter, although there is no dust, it is best to use a double-layer cat litter box, and it is more troublesome to deal with soft feces. And the price is not cheap, so the usage rate is relatively low.
6. Pine cat litter
p>Pine cat litter is made from reused paper pulp, natural crop extracts, etc., which are crushed and pressed. After absorbing water, it is re-crushed into powder and can be flushed directly into the toilet. A double-layer cat litter box is also required. The lower layer collects scattered powder. When cleaning, just shake the remaining powder from the upper layer to the lower layer. Mainly clean the lower layer.
However, pine cat litter has the smell of sawdust, which may be resisted by some cats. In addition, bacteria can easily breed in humid environments and need to be cleaned in time.
7. Zeolite cat litter
Zeolite cat litter mainly has strong adsorption power and very good deodorizing effect. Because the particles are heavy, the dust is small and rarely carried out by cats. .
However, zeolite cat litter does not absorb water, so it must be used with changing pads. As long as the diaper pad is changed in time and the cat does not have soft stools, zeolite cat litter can save a lot compared to other cat litters.
The above summarizes the types of cat litter and their respective characteristics. Bentonite cat litter with low dust is still recommended because it is easier to clean and you don’t have to worry about the cat litter becoming sticky due to the humid climate. However, every cat has its own preferences, and the one that suits your cat is the best~
Then this sharing is over!
Life is not easy, Maomao sighed. This is CATHOME, everyone is welcome to pay attention and comment, and I will share more knowledge and experience about raising cats with you next time ~ wave your paws!
