Cat litter will bring joy to your pet and make the life of its owners much easier. It eliminates the daily need to wash the litter box, traps odor and allows the animal to dig into it.
Instructions
Step 1
The main function of cat litter is to absorb liquid and keep odor inside. It is poured into a clean tray and changed as needed. On the market for pet products, there is a huge variety of fillers, differing in material, properties and price.
Step 2
The most budgetary filler is considered to be woody. Outwardly, it looks like elongated wood granules, which disintegrate into sawdust when wet. The main advantage of this filler is good absorbency and naturalness of the material. A wood-filled home smells like fresh wood, not a cat. At the same time, sawdust has one big drawback: they stick to the paws of the animal, which carries them throughout the room.
Step 3
Clumping filler is made from clay. Its huge plus is convenience for the owners: when in contact with liquid, the granules are combined into a dense lump, which can be easily removed with a scoop. At the same time, liquid clay can stick to your pet's paws and dirty the floor. Clumping filler does not retain odor well, so manufacturers often add flavors: herb, banana, lavender, etc.
Step 4
Zeolite filler looks like small stones. It is made from a volcanic mineral that has a porous structure. Due to this structure of stones, the filler perfectly absorbs liquid and retains odor. An additional plus is the size of the granules. Stones do not stick to the cat's fur, so there is no need to clean the floor around the litter box.
Step 5
The most expensive type of filler is considered to be silica gel. Its granules are transparent silicone beads with excellent absorbency. The high cost of this filler is compensated by its low consumption. The balls can be poured in a thick layer and changed every two to three weeks, while the absence of smell is guaranteed to you.
Step 6
When choosing a filler, cat owners are guided mainly by their preferences and prices. However, it is worth considering that in the presence of skin diseases or allergies in a pet, it is better to choose a wood filler, it is the safest. The filler in the form of stones is suitable for adult cats; small granules are needed for kittens. If several cats live in the house at once, do not skimp on silica gel filler. It will reduce cleaning time and allow several animals to use one tray at once.
