Anyone who owns a cat knows well that there is an absolutely essential accessory for their well-being: cat litter .
Cats are in fact very clean animals who love to take care of their hygiene. Just think about how much time they spend cleaning their coat with their tongue. An instinctive process that is so pleasant for them that it also has the effect of helping them relax .
Therefore, by instinct, when they need to relieve themselves, 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 to them.
Cat litter is an essential purchase when you decide to welcome a cat into the family , but choosing which one to buy is not easy.
Wandering around the shelves (physical or online) of pet shops you can find many different litters with prices that are very different from each other. This is without talking about the quantity of brands and names often present on the packages.
Basically, however, we can divide cat litter into 4 main 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 , i.e. a substance made with clay which, in contact with liquids, forms agglomerates of sand .
This litter is convenient for cleaning quickly , but you need to pay attention to the quality of the sand it is made of. In fact, betonite could come from very far away and have a certain environmental impact.
Furthermore, if the composition contains synthetic fragrances to cover bad odors, these could annoy cats, leading them to refuse to use the litter itself.
Absorbent cat litter
Also called “ non-clumping ,” these litters are no longer as common, but they can still be found on the market and are probably the cheapest solution.
They are made with a type of clay that absorbs liquids, but does not create agglomerates . Basically they work just like a kind 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 make sure you remove the cat's waste.
Silicon litter
These are cat litters with coarse-grained sand composed of silicon crystals . In fact, the silicon in this state has an enormous absorbent and anti-odour power as it dehydrates the cat's needs over time.
Silicon litter trays have the characteristic of always remaining dry and do not require the daily cleaning typical of other litter trays. The problem is that once again you have to pay attention to the quality of what you buy, even more than with bentonite/clay litter. In fact, some silicon litter can be dangerous for cats, stinging their fingertips or causing allergies, which is why veterinarians urge you to be careful with this product. Furthermore, silicon itself could have a large environmental impact.
However, what has been said is not true regarding Croci's Easy Clean Litter which is designed to have all the advantages of silicon and at the same time be safe, anti-allergic and tolerated by all cats .
Vegetable Litter
This type includes all those cat litters that are made with waste of biodegradable organic materials such as corn, barley or tofu .
It follows that litter of this type does not contain silicon, other minerals or synthetic fragrances and is characterized by fairly fine and partially clumping sand .
Vegetable litters are above all a green choice that takes into account the environmental impact that cat sand can have. Vegetable litter is in fact very light (which makes it easier to transport) and completely compostable.
To dispose of it, it can be thrown into urban waste or directly into the toilet at home, without fear of problems for the pipes or the environment.
In conclusion, we hope we have clarified your thoughts on all the cat litters that are currently available on the market, so that the next time you decide to buy one, you can make the best choice for your cat's well-being .
Furthermore, good quality cat sand not only helps your cat, but also makes its management (cleaning and transport) easier and significantly reduces its environmental impact . Choose responsibly. In the specific section of our online shop 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 preferences your cat has with the highest possible quality!
