The differences and characteristics of various cat litters

1. Sawdust cat litter

Main ingredients: This cat litter product is made from recycled pine wood, pulp or wheat by-products, and is an environmentally friendly cat litter product. The basic functions of sawdust cat litter are similar to those of crystal cat litter. This kind of cat litter is made of sawdust as the main raw material, supplemented by a small amount of natural binder granulation. It has no dust or very small dust, will not cause air pollution, and is anti-penetration. The ability is very strong and has relatively good agglomeration and odor absorption functions. It absorbs urine directly and can be flushed directly into the toilet. It does not require excessive cleaning. However, sawdust cat litter will turn into powder after absorbing urine. When the entire litter is almost powdery, it can be discarded and has a long service life. Basically, sawdust cat litter is less smelly, but the smell of wood will definitely be there. If you don’t like the smell of pine or other sawdust, you should consider purchasing it. The price is slightly higher than coagulated cat litter and crystal fur litter.

Advantages: (1) Good water absorption effect. (2) Less odor. (3) Low loss rate and long service life. (4) Easy to use, just turn it into powder and throw it away or flush it into the toilet. (5) It is said to reduce the incidence of FUS feline lower urinary tract syndrome.

Disadvantages: (1) Sawdust is susceptible to moisture and fleas. (2) Some cats don’t like the smell of wood, are not used to the touch, and even refuse to use it. (3) The price is slightly more expensive than coagulated cat litter. (4) Sawdust powder is easily taken out of the basin and contaminates the home. Environmental issues: When other types of cat litter are available, there is no need to cut down trees to make wood chip cat litter. Therefore, when purchasing, be sure to choose sawdust cat litter that is marked as environmentally friendly recycled products. Regarding the prevention of FUS: The alkaline substances such as gypsum contained in traditional cat litter may alkalize the cat's constitution and be one of the causes of FUS feline lower urinary tract syndrome. Therefore, some people recommend using sawdust cat litter to reduce the chance of suffering from it (especially male cats).

2. Standard wood sand

Made of pine wood, 6 mm in diameter and 1 cm in length. It expands rapidly when exposed to water and dries within seconds. The saturated particles will be crushed into small particles with a diameter of about 1 mm. Based on the principle of up and down convection of large and small particles, the used small particles will sink after tapping or shaking the cat litter box, and the unused large particles will rise and wait for use. Just pick out the feces every day, and replace all the particles with new sand after the entire basin is broken. There is no need to worry about urine contained in sawdust that will stink. The high-tech treated wood can effectively lock in water, and the bactericidal effect of rosin can inhibit the growth of bacteria and will not stink. The method and steps are similar to using crystal sand. Safety: It is made of pure natural pine wood and is made through high-pressure sterilization. It does not add any additives or chemicals. It is non-toxic and has no side effects. Even if cats or family members eat it by mistake, it will not cause harm. Deodorizing properties: Pine wood itself has strong deodorizing properties, and after compression, the deodorizing properties are even better. The rosin in pine wood is a natural bactericidal substance, which is the key to the preservation of ancient buildings today. Water absorption: Because pine wood chips are compressed, they are more absorbent. Experiments have proven that they are 2.3 times more absorbent than traditional cat litter. Easy to clean: feces clumps can be dug up with a sand shovel and flushed through the toilet. Granular wood chips turn into powder after absorbing water, and can be filtered through a mesh sieve, which can be cleaned. Without a mesh sieve, you can also shake or vibrate the cat litter box to make the unused coarse particles rise and the powder sink. Environmental protection: The raw material is pure natural pine wood, which can be flushed directly into the toilet or used as fertilizer, and can be decomposed in the natural environment. No mineral soil, no ash, keep the room clean. Easy to clean: This product has been sterilized by high pressure to remove loose oil stains. It becomes slippery after absorbing water, does not stick to feet or body, and is very easy to rinse.

1. Clumping type: In addition to the characteristics of the standard type, it clumps when exposed to water and is more like the characteristics of bentonite cat litter. (Contains rosin bactericidal ingredients)

2. Enhanced activated carbon type: In addition to the features of the standard type, activated carbon components are added. As we all know, activated charcoal can resist even poisonous gases, and the smell of urine is not a problem. (Contains rosin bactericidal ingredients)

3. Grain extraction type: Special yeasts and enzymes are produced after processing and refining grains such as corn, wheat, and rice, which can decompose the organic molecules in urine and feces that cause odor, thereby destroying the generation of odor in the molecular structure. These yeasts and enzymes have no special smell and will not be noticed by humans and cats, perfectly achieving biological deodorization. The deodorized cat litter can be used in the basin for an extended period of time, usually twice as long. (Contains rosin bactericidal ingredients)

3. Condensed cat litter

Main ingredients: Bentonite

Appearance: White or off-white spherical particles or irregularly shaped particles

It is the most commonly used cat litter at present. It has strong water absorption ability and can quickly absorb the water in the feces and form a large hard ball. Condensed cat litter solves the problem of urine. It can condense the urine into lumps and remove them together, which is hygienic and convenient. If you encounter diarrhea, it will be successfully sucked into a ball, and you no longer have the trouble of ordinary cat litter being unable to wrap it up. When the condensed cat litter is gradually consumed, you can add new cat litter to the cat litter at any time without giving up the entire litter. Some also add perfume or perfume beads or fresh mint flavor, which can reduce the number of temporary breathing stops when cleaning cat litter. More advanced ones also have bactericidal ingredients, or

Dyeing sand grains into colored cat litter has a visual effect. Both ordinary cat litter and coagulated cat litter are made of natural sand and gravel, and the excrement will quickly return to nature.

Advantages: For cats, this kind of cat litter is lighter and feels better on the feet. It is suitable for cats who naturally like to bury themselves. It is easier to clean. Some brands of cat litter are better at absorbing odors. If there are not many cats in the house, the cat litter can be basically odorless by cleaning it every day.

Disadvantages: The dust is relatively large. If the cat litter box is placed in the room, a layer of fine white powder will gradually adhere to the surface of the furniture, and the cat will also have an earthy smell. Because the cat litter particles are very small, it is easier to get stuck in the gaps between the cat's toes. The cat will lick away the small sand particles remaining in the gaps between the toes after defecation.

Note: Bentonite cat litter is very suitable for home use. You can clean up cat feces at any time, but the dust is relatively large, so it is best to place the cat litter box in a well-ventilated area. Since cats accidentally ingesting cat litter containing bentonite clay can damage their respiratory and digestive systems, special attention should be paid.