Petsentials Super Clumping Cat Litter, Ultra Absorbent Natural Cat Litter (10L)

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This type of cat litter does not hide the odor of your cats poop as well as some clay versions, so you’ll want to keep it scooped out regularly. Many people use automatic litter boxes with this type of litter, in which case you would only need to worry about taking care of the litter box relatively unfrequently. Step 3: Rake the litter box daily Scoop it directly into the trash or a special litter waste-collecting bin. The latter may be more convenient for temporarily storing cat litter waste until the bin is full, rather than putting it into a main trash can with each scoop. Activated Carbon for Ultimate Odour Control: Petsentials takes odour control to the next level by infusing this cat litter with activated carbon. Derived from natural sources, activated carbon possesses incredible porosity. Its micro-pores act as a natural sponge and filter, attracting, binding, and absorbing both liquids and undesirable odours. Because the particles in these litters are typically larger, there’s very little dust that’s produced while handling and neither you nor your cat will really be able to inhale it. This is great for people or pets with asthma or allergies, as clay litters are notorious for being extremely dusty. Even if you have no respiratory issues, the dust is annoying to inhale. Are silica crystal litters a good environmentally friendly alternative? Advanced Clumping Technology: Crafted from high-quality Bentonite clay, a naturally occurring substance with a remarkable liquid absorption capacity, this cat litter is designed to provide superior performance. It can absorb liquids up to 3 times its own weight, ensuring a dry and comfortable litter box.

Instead of adding fresh litter, you’ll need to rake through the litter box a few times with the cat litter scooper each day. This helps keep the litter properly aerated so it can evaporate and do its job – otherwise, it won’t work as it should. If you don’t stir it up, some spots will become oversaturated, especially if your cat likes to pee in the same spot in the litter box (like mine does). Step 4: When crystals wear out, dump out the litter box entirely and start with a fresh batch Fine-Grained Excellence: Bentonite clay's fine-grained structure is tailor-made for cat litter. It excels at absorbing liquids and odours, rapidly forming sturdy clumps that are easy for owners to scoop out. This results in minimal product wastage and keeps the litter box consistently fresh and clean for the next use. They’re also great for cat owners (and cats) with asthma and they produce virtually no dust at all. However, sometimes the litter can start to break down early with heavy use and create dust. Silica litter disadvantages But keep in mind that 8 lbs of silica litter by volume would look more like around 12-13 lbs of clay, plus it’s not necessary to use as much silica litter in the litter box (the box only needs to be 2 inches deep, vs. the recommended 3-4 inches with clay).Unlike crystalline silica, amorphous silica gel is not classified as a carcinogen, and it’s non-toxic. You’ll know when its time to replace the crystals when one or some of these things start to happen:

In addition, the litter will also start to smell like urine. You’ll need to dump it out and clean out the bottom thoroughly before adding fresh litter. Is silica litter expensive? For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned.

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It’s arguable that crystal litters are a better option because people are using less of it, and dumping it out less frequently – therefore, less of it ends up in landfills. This means that 5 or 6 pounds of silica litters work similarly to 15 or 20 pounds of clay. So the direct comparison of price per pound isn’t exactly accurate. Fresh Step Crystals or the famous health monitoring Pretty Litter are examples of litter made out of this material. Clumping vs. non-clumping silica litter

Specifically bags of Sanicat/Sophisticat Pink and Tesco low dust cat litter are made from the stuff. It is used for other things too and I know Terramol is the same stuff. It is high fired which means it does not break down and has an impressive moisture holding capability which is great for our long hot summers. You won’t be able to just keep adding fresh litter to the top like you would with the clumping clay type. You can pour fresh crystals in throughout the month to freshen up the box (although it isn’t necessary) but it will still need to be dumped entirely after about 3-4 weeks.Introducing Petsentials Super Clumping Cat Litter with Activated Carbon - a revolutionary solution that combines natural Bentonite clay with the power of activated carbon to elevate your cat's litter experience. Even though there are many advantages to silica litters, they also come with their fair share of disadvantages. Typically crystal (silica) cat litters are non-clumping litters, but certain varieties have additives that give them the ability to clump. In general, the clumping silica litters don’t work as well as non-clumping versions. Is silica gel litter safe for cats? You also won’t need to do the daily task of scooping out urine clumps, which makes cleaning the box faster and easier. The litter is also good at trapping in any urine odor. Silica gel cat litter: This is made of tiny beads of sodium silicate sand, a porous material that allows it to absorb liquid. This kind a great for those sensitive to clay litter dust, although it tends to be more expensive.

If you examine the cost per pound of silica gel litters vs clay (both clumping and non-clumping versions) it appears significantly more expensive. Silica gel vs Clay litter cost breakdown (per pound) Cat LitterChange a litter box from once a week to once every few weeks. This helps keep your cat healthy and prevents potential behavioral issues, like inappropriate urinating. “Cats are more likely to use a litter box that is clean and easy to get to,” Bonk explains. “If a kitty has to work to get to their litter box or it’s constantly dirty, they are going to stop using it.” If you cat is peeing outside the litter box, make sure it’s clean. How Do I Dispose of Cat Litter? Some of the best advantages to using crystal litters is they’re much lighter than clay, and they last a lot longer. You can easily fill a box with 4-6 lbs of silica gel litter, which means for most people, it’s relatively easy to dump out without help.