About Cat Litter
July 1st, 2010
It's hard to believe that a cat litter could be controversial, but it can--and clumping clay litter is the focus of the debate. The issue that gets some owners riled up is the sodium bentonite clay found in most clumping litters. The highly absorbent clay clumps, swells, and solidifies when the cat...
July 24th, 2009
One of the more recent developments in the litter world, crystal or pearl litter is made of small granules of silica sand. The granules are covered in tiny pores that absorb urine, then allow it to slowly evaporate. It has great absorption, and for a one-cat household, the makers say you only have...
July 22nd, 2009
Litter made from plant sources like pine, wheat, corn, or paper is appealing to environmentally-minded owners. Unlike clay-based litters, which are strip mined, biodegradable litters generally take...
May 27th, 2008
The first form of cat litter to hit the market in the 1950s, non-clumping clay litters are made of--not surprisingly--small clay granules. The absorbent clay soaks up liquid, providing some odor control....
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