Anyone who owns a cat knows that there is an accessory that is absolutely indispensable for their well-being: the cat litter box .
Cats are in fact very clean animals that love to take care of their hygiene. Just think about how much time they spend cleaning their fur with their tongue. An instinctive process so pleasant for them that it also has the effect of helping them relax .
Therefore, by instinct, when they need to do their business, they look for a quiet, secluded and clean area in which to do so , all characteristics that the litter box must have to be satisfactory for them.
A cat litter box is an essential purchase when you decide to welcome a cat into the family , but choosing which one to buy is not easy.
Wandering through the shelves (physical or online) of pet shops you can find many different litters with prices that are also very far apart. This is without mentioning the quantity of brands and names often present on the packaging.
Basically, however, we can divide cat litter into 4 large types .
In today's article we will quickly describe them and also see how to choose the best litter box to meet the needs of our cat , also providing some quick advice for its management.
Clumping cat litter
They are the most common on the market and are mainly composed of bentonite , a substance made with clay which, in contact with liquids, forms agglomerates of sand .
This litter is convenient for quick cleaning , but you have to pay attention to the quality of the sand it is made of. In fact, betonite could come from far away and have a certain environmental impact.
Furthermore, if the composition contains synthetic fragrances to cover bad odors, these could bother cats, leading them to refuse to use the litter box itself.
Absorbent cat litter
Also called “ non-clumping ,” these litters are no longer as common, but can still be found commercially and are probably the most economical solution.
They are made with a type of clay that absorbs liquids, but does not create clumps . They basically work just like a type of "natural" sand in which cats can hide their needs as if they were outside.
Absorbent litters have all the defects of clumping litters, plus they are also much less practical to clean because they must be completely emptied every time to be sure to remove the cat's waste.
Silicon Litter
These are cat litters with coarse-grained sand composed of silicon crystals . Silicon in this state has enormous absorbent and odor-reducing power as it dehydrates the cat's needs over time.
Silicon litters have the characteristic of always remaining dry and do not require the daily cleaning typical of other litters. The problem is that again you have to pay attention to the quality of what you buy, even more than with bentonite/clay litters. Some silicon litters, in fact, can be dangerous for cats, going to sting their pads or causing allergies, which is why veterinarians recommend being careful with this product. Furthermore, silicon itself could have a large environmental impact.
However, what has been said is not true regarding the Easy Clean Litter Box by Croci which is designed specifically to have all the advantages of silicon and at the same time be safe, anti-allergic and tolerated by all cats .
Vegetable Litter
This category includes all those cat litters that are made with waste from biodegradable organic materials such as corn, barley or tofu .
It follows that litters of this type do not contain silicon, other minerals or synthetic fragrances and are characterised by fairly fine and partially clumping sand .
Vegetable litters are above all a green choice that takes into account the environmental impact that cat litter can have. Vegetable litters are in fact very light (which makes them easier to transport) and completely compostable.
To dispose of it, you can throw it in the urban waste or directly into the toilet at home, without fear of causing problems for the pipes or the environment.
In conclusion, we hope that we have clarified your ideas about all the cat litter that are currently available on the market, so that the next time you decide to purchase one, you can make the best choice for the well-being of your cat .
A good quality cat litter , moreover, not only helps your cat, but also makes it easier to manage (clean and transport) and significantly reduces its environmental impact . Choose responsibly. In the appropriate section of our online store you can find different types of cat litter suitable for every need and situation.
Developed by our specialists, these Croci brand products are designed to satisfy any preference your cat has with the highest possible quality!
