Types of Cat Litter & Cat’s Special Temperament

Cats, using current popular words, should be called "cat stars" and "cat masters". They are arrogant, noble, elegant, willful, and some even say they are selfish...but there are still a large number of cat slaves who come to serve them willingly. They, do you have one out of every three friends who has a cat, a cute and very clean creature? But raising a cat is not just about feeding it, but also dealing with its excrement. !As a cat lover for many years, I would like to warn new cat lovers that while cat food is important, cat litter should not be neglected.

1.Why do cats need to use cat litter?

Cats are very clean animals, mainly in contrast to dogs. Anyone who has ever raised a dog must have been troubled by the problem of dogs littering everywhere and how to teach them to use the toilet. However, this kind of thing almost never happens to cats because they are born to use cat litter! Cats have never been able to use cat litter. About two months after he was born, he learned how to use cat litter naturally, burying his own urine and feces until he could no longer smell the smell.

It's natural to use cat litter

This innate good habit is not actually because cats love to be clean, but is determined by their cautious nature. This can be traced back to the ancestors of cats a long time ago. Cats were originally wild, and later they were slowly domesticated. . Their ancestors made a living by hunting in the wild. Contrary to the nature of dogs to pee everywhere and occupy the territory, cats are extremely cautious. They will even dig a hole in the sand when excreting feces, and then bury it to avoid Natural enemies or other animals detect their whereabouts. At the same time, burying feces can also prevent enemies from knowing their health status and not being attacked when they are sick. Are you in awe of cats' meticulous self-protection methods? It is said that although cats have been domesticated for a long time, they still maintain this excellent nature, so today we must use cat litter when raising cats, that is, The sand and soil used by their ancestors.

What will happen if you don't prepare cat litter? There will be consequences at your own risk!

Many people who have never raised cats say that there are cats on the Internet that use toilets instead of cat litter. This saves you money and worry, and you don’t have to deal with cat litter and litter boxes! I sincerely advise you not to try to domesticate them. Your cat uses the toilet. If you don’t prepare cat litter and a litter box, your cat won’t have a fixed toilet, so it's easy for your cat to develop the bad habit of urinating anywhere. What’s more serious is that your cat will urinate where it feels most at ease, such as your clothes or your sofa. , your bed. Training them to use the toilet? They are so arrogant and willful that they will easily succumb to human intentions? Save your efforts.

2. Types and advantages of cat litter

Disadvantages: Cats'ancestors like to bury their excrement in fine, clean and dry soil, because smart cats know that it is easier to dig holes and bury in sandy soil, and the sand will not stick to their claws like soil. When cats gradually entered the family and became our pets and life partners, humans invented something to replace the sand in the wild-cat litter. Americans invented cat litter in 1948, and after more than 50 years of research and development, the quality of cat litter has become very high.

There are more and more types of cat litter on the market, which often dazzles cat parents. Let's introduce the common cat litters on the market. Cat litters with high usage rates include bentonite sand, crystal litter, pine sand/tofu litter/green tea litter/wheat litter, and silica gel litter. Different types of cat litter are combined with corresponding cat litter. Using a litter box will greatly improve the efficiency of cat litter use.

bentonite cat litter

The main components of agglomerated cat litter are bentonite and clay particles with montmorillonite as the main component. The particle shapes include spherical, long strips and fine sand. Pour the bentonite sand into a single-layer cat litter box and spread it out, keeping the thickness between 7cm and 10cm. Just shovel out the caked urine and stool after each cleaning.

Bentonite sand is cheap, dry, fluffy, easy to bury, and the style is more in line with cats' nature. It is the most easily accepted by all kinds of cats. It has always been a common choice for cat friends around the world. Therefore, bentonite sand accounts for 80% of the international market. many.

Advantages: strong water absorption, good clumping ability, medium odor absorption effect, cheap price, easy to buy, and most easily accepted and used by cats.

Disadvantages: There is dust; the round particles are easy to get stuck in the cat's claws and be taken out of the litter box by the cat, and the ground needs to be cleaned frequently; there is a lot of fine sand-like dust; it cannot be flushed into the toilet and is very heavy.

Tofu cat litter

The main ingredients are bean dregs waste, corn cobs, etc. Although the production process is similar to that of pine sand, they are clumping cat litter like bentonite sand. Bean dregs have very good water solubility and can be poured directly into the toilet and melted quickly without worrying about clogging. In addition, the tofu litter is made of food-grade material, so cats don't have to worry too much if they accidentally eat it.

Advantages: clumps, no dust; natural ingredients, suitable for purebred cats and cats with weak stomachs, especially suitable for postpartum and postoperative cats; can be flushed into the toilet.

Disadvantages: It is easy to breed bacterial parasites in humid weather in summer; they are basically imported products and are expensive.

3. Cat's litter habits

We already have a general understanding of the main types of cat litter on the market. Before introducing specific cat litter brand products, it is very necessary to popularize cats habits of using cat litter to avoid new cat owners paying a heavy price for cat litter. After all, cat litter is bought for cats, and everything should be based on the cat’s preferences. Generally speaking, there are the following points that need special attention:

Less dust

Cats are used to smelling it after relieving themselves and do not feel disgusted. This is determined by their nature. Cat ancestors would bury their excrement in the wild and then smell it to ensure that there is no smell and will not be discovered by natural enemies. As mentioned above, cats noses are very sensitive. If there is a lot of dust in the cat litter, the cat will feel uncomfortable if it inhales too much dust. Therefore, some cats will sneeze after using the cat litter. I believe many cat friends have seen this. In addition, dust is absorbed into the cat’s fur, which can cause

Allergies can also affect the home environment if they rub onto beds, sofas, and clothes.

Good claw feel

The particles are moderate, fluffy, and have a certain weight, close to the sand in the wild sandy soil. This is why bentonite sand is so popular among cats. The particles of pine sand are very large, which makes it more difficult for cats to dig. In the long run, it will become I don’t want to bury my shit anymore.

Healthy ingredients

Don't use too many chemical ingredients and additives. Cats are very sensitive from their sense of smell to their fur. Too many chemical additives can make cats resist their use or even cause allergies. You should be especially careful with cats who like to play with cat litter.

Strong coagulation power/strong water absorption

The cohesive force is for clumping cat litter. It can quickly condense into clumps, making it easy to clean and reduce dust. If the coagulation power is average and easy to spread, it will be difficult to completely remove the urine mass. Then more and more litter stained with cat urine will remain in the litter box, and the smell will become stronger and stronger, which will also make the cat dislike and reject it. use.

Water absorption is for water-absorbent cat litter. Crystal sand and pine sand absorb water quickly and efficiently, keeping the cat litter box dry. Otherwise, bacterial parasites can easily breed in humid conditions.

Do not change cat litter frequently

Be sure not to change the cat litter frequently! Once you decide on a type of cat litter, don’t change it easily. Cats are very resistant to changes in the things around them, and may even be uneasy and scared. Therefore, if you can't help but change the cat litter, don’t change it. If you must change, please do it step by step, mixing the new cat litter with the old litter from a small amount to a large amount, and let the cat slowly get used to it and accept it until it is completely replaced.