In fact, cats are very clean animals who love taking care of their hygiene. Just think about how much time they spend cleaning their fur with their tongue. An instinctive process so pleasant for them that it also has the effect of helping them to relax .
Therefore, by instinct, when they need to do their business, they look for a quiet, secluded and clean area in which to do it , all characteristics that the litter must have to be satisfactory for them.
A cat litter box is an essential purchase when you decide to welcome a cat into your family but choosing which one to buy is not easy.
Wandering through the shelves (physical or online) of pet shops you can find many different litters with prices that are very different from each other. Not to mention the amount of brands and names often present on the packages.
Basically, though, we can divide the cat litter into 4 large types .
In today’s article we will quickly describe them and also see how to choose the litter box best suited to our cat’s needs also providing some quick advice for its management.
Clumping cat litter
They are the most common on the market and are composed mainly of bentonite clay-based substance which, in contact with liquids, forms agglomerates of sand .
This litter is convenient for quick cleaning but you must pay attention to the quality of the sand it is made of. In fact, betonite could come from very far away and have a certain environmental impact.
Furthermore, if the composition contains synthetic fragrances to cover bad odors, these could annoy cats, leading them to refuse to use the litter itself.
Absorbent cat litter
Also called “ not agglomerating ,” these litters are no longer as common, but they can still be found commercially and are probably the cheapest solution.
They are made from a type of clay that absorbs liquids, but does not create lumps . They basically work just like a type of «natural» sand. where cats can hide their needs as if they were outside.
Absorbent litters have all the defects of clumping litters, plus they are also much less practical to clean because they must be completely emptied every time to be sure to remove the cat’s excrement.
Silicon litter
These are cat litter boxes with coarse-grained sand composed of silicon crystals . Silicon in this state It has enormous absorbent and odor-reducing power as it dehydrates the cat’s needs over time.
Silicon litter They have the characteristic of always remaining dry and do not require daily cleaning typical of other litters. The problem is that even in this case you have to pay attention to the quality of what you buy, even more than with bentonite/clay litter. In fact, some silicone litter can be dangerous for cats, pricking their pads or causing allergies, which is why veterinarians recommend being careful with this product. Additionally, silicon itself could have a large environmental impact.
However, what has been said is not true regarding the Easy to clean litter box of Crosses that it is specifically designed to have all the advantages of silicone and at the same time be safe, hypoallergenic and tolerated by all cats .
Vegetable litter
This category includes all of those cat litter made from biodegradable organic waste materials such as corn, barley or tofu .
It follows that litters of this type do not contain silicon, other minerals or synthetic fragrances they are characterized by fairly fine and partially agglomerating sand .
Vegetable litters are above all a green choice that takes into account the environmental impact that cat litter can have. Vegetable litters are in fact very light (which makes them easier to transport) and completely compostable.
To dispose of it you can throw it in municipal waste or directly into the toilet at home, without fear of causing problems to the pipes or the environment.
In conclusion, we hope we have clarified your thoughts on all the cat litter currently available on the market, so that the next time you decide to buy one, you can make the best choice for your cat’s well-being .
A good quality cat litter Plus, it not only helps your cat, but It also makes management easier (cleaning and transport) and significantly reduces its environmental impact . Choose responsibly. In the specific section of our online shop you can find different types of cat litter suitable for every need and situation.
Developed by our specialists, these Croci brand products are designed to satisfy any preference of your cat with the highest possible quality!
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