Cat litter is a necessity and consumable for raising cats. I believe that cat litter is very clear about the importance of cat litter to cats.

The most important concerns when most cat families choose cat litter are that they are odor-free, easy to clean, safe and non-toxic. Of course, it is best to be economical and affordable~

So do cat shovelers know why cats use cat litter?

The cat's ancestors live in the desert. In order to avoid natural enemies and cover up their whereabouts, they will use local materials to bury their feces in sand after excreting them.

After human domestication, domestic cats have slowly integrated into the social environment, but the behavior of burying feces has been engraved into their genes.

The market is now full of famous cat litter. Merchants of each type of cat litter claim that their products can absorb odors and have good clumping properties, which is beneficial to cat health. In addition to the most primitive bentonite and tofu sand, there are also Internet celebrity crystal sand, log cat litter, corn cat litter, etc....

The cat litter on the market is not perfect, and the quality is uneven. The inferior cat litter can even induce urinary tract diseases of the cat, and a large amount of dust may also affect the cat's respiratory tract and digestive system.

Therefore, it is very important to choose a suitable cat litter to serve the cat owner. Next, we will conduct a detailed analysis of the mainstream cat litter on the market.

1. Bentonite Cat Litter

Main components: Bentonite.

Bentonite cat litter is cat litter made from mineral soil, clay, sand soil, etc. as raw materials.

Advantages: Bentonite cat litter has strong water absorption, easy to aggregate, good odor absorption, and is easier to clean. After the cat urinates, bentonite can quickly absorb the moisture in the cat's poop and form a large hard ball. After removing the clump, you can continue to add new cat litter without changing all cat litter.

bentonite cat litter has round sand and long strips of sand, which are slightly less cohesive than round sand. However, the particles of long sand are larger than round sand, so the chance of bringing out the cat litter box is relatively better. Cheap and affordable, durable, and is loved by most cat parents.

In addition, bentonite can best restore the cat's original living environment, so it is more popular with cats compared to other cat litters.

Disadvantages: The dust is too high, and long-term use may make the cat's nose sensitive, and frequent sneezing will affect the respiratory tract. It is poorly environmentally friendly, with smaller particles and easy to carry out, which adds many additional cleaning tasks. The deodorization effect is far inferior to cat litter made of other materials such as tofu sand. Also, don't flush it into the toilet.

2. Tofu cat litter

Main ingredients: tofu residue.

Tofu cat litter is mainly made into long strips of cat litter using tofu residue as raw materials.

Advantages: Tofu sand is made of tofu residue, has good clumping properties, is healthy and environmentally friendly, has less dust, is deodorized and antibacterial, has good odor and is effective in covering the odor, and can be flushed directly into the toilet, etc., which are accepted by many families.

Disadvantages: The price is relatively high, and the deodorization effect is proportional to the price of cat litter. The ability to deodorize and clump down will decrease over time, and cat litter needs to be replaced once a week. Some cats have no sense of tofu litter and are unwilling to use it. And there may be a slight smell of beans after being damp.

3. Crystal cat litter

Main ingredients: silica.

Silica is a commonly used desiccant, and the material itself is non-toxic.

Advantages: Crystal cat litter is moderately priced, has good aesthetics, and does not clump. It has good water absorption and will discolor after absorbing cat urine, but it will still remain dry and dust-free. After most of the cat litter changes color, all of them will be replaced. Crystal cat litter usually adds fragrance agents, so it has strong absorption and good deodorization effect. Because its particles are slightly larger, it is not easy to be taken out of the litter box by cats.

Disadvantages: The particles are relatively large, and it hurts your feet when you step in. The fragrance will be stronger, and some cats may repel it, and their adsorption ability will also be reduced after being placed for a long time. Although the material itself is non-toxic, silica is not easy to digest and has strong water absorption, and it is easy to cause danger when eaten by cats.

4. Pine Cat Litter

Main ingredients: pine, hay, corn cob, etc.

Pine wood cat litter is mainly made of cat litter made from pine and hay as raw materials.

Advantages: Pine wood cat litter is common in long and large particles, which are not easily taken out of the sand box by cats. It has its own pine fragrance and has strong water absorption. The dust is small and will expand into powder after absorbing water, and it can be flushed directly into the toilet.

Disadvantages: Due to the smell of wood chips, the particles are larger, and the cat feels rougher in the touch. Pine wood cat litter is difficult to handle, and it will disperse after absorbing urine. Unlike clustered cat litter, you only need to take out large pieces. It is more difficult to handle and needs to be used with a double-layer cat litter box. In addition, the pine cat litter is not very effective in absorbing odors, and bacteria are likely to grow when the weather is humid, so it should be cleaned in time.

5. Confetti cat litter

Main ingredients: paper.

Confetti cat litter, as the name suggests, is mainly made of paper materials.

Advantages: Confetti cat litter is lightweight, soft in texture, strong water absorption, no clumping, and no dust. The color will change after absorbing urine, making it easy to distinguish. It has few chemical ingredients, is natural and environmentally friendly, and can be flushed directly into the toilet.

Disadvantages: It is expensive and has weak coagulation. Some products are prone to become mushy after absorbing water, and their odor absorption ability is average. It is easy to cause some shovelers to feel unwell during cleaning.

It is recommended that all shovelers choose cat litter suitable for their own owners based on their own economic conditions and family environment.