Cat litter Varieties And There Benefits 

Cat litter and which one to buy may not be high on your priority list but believe me finding the right one for your cat can help to prevent those little accidents.

There are many different brands of litter on the market but there are also many different substances that they are made from too.

Some are hard, some clump, some have odour protectors, some even kill bacteria and can help to prevent urinary infections, but your cat may have their own ideas as to which one they will use.

I suppose if you think about it from your cat’s point of view, would you like to use a cat litter which hurt your paws or felt strange to scrabble in. What about the smell, would the smell of am particular type of litter put your cat off? These are all things to consider when choosing the right litter for your cat.

What types of cat litter are there?

Because cats can be very particular about the texture and smell of their litter, there are now many different types available, the most common being clay based, but there are other natural types available which may suit your cat better.

Wheat Litter – This as the name suggests is made from natural processed wheat and so contains no chemicals or fragrances and is also biodegradable. It is a softer option than clay and is more comfortable for kittens and sensitive paws. It clumps well and the natural enzymes in the wheat reduce any odour.
Pine Litter – made from 100% natural ponderosa pine this litter is virtually dust free and free from silica particles. A percentage of sales of this product also go to the “Feed them right” Institute, which researches the proper way to feed your pet.
Corn litter – made from whole kernel corn. This litter clumps when first wet but then disintegrates with contact with water a second time so can be safely flushed down the toilet afterwards.
Cat Attract litter – A clay and natural herb based litter that is designed to help encourage cats to use their litter tray. It is also ideal to be used with the automatic self-cleaning boxes.
– This litter has a small particle size that cats prefer, it also does not contain any organic material such as wheat, pine, corn and paper that can support bacteria and fungal growth, thereby helping to prevent urinary infections.
– Ever wanted to freshen up your kitty litter but didn’t want to have throw out some of the litter? This product is great for sprinkling over your litter to freshen it up. This product has no nasty chemicals in it which is good to know.

Something for those little accidents

Sometimes accidents happen and your cat may mess outside their cat litter tray. When this happen you are left with nasty cat urine odours and stains, which can be difficult to remove.

The best thing to do is to use something that is specially tested and is the most effective at getting rid of these particular types of stain and odour. We all know just how pungent cat urine can be.

Nature’s Miracle Stain and odour remover – this product uses natural enzymes to remove those extreme cat urine smells and stains. It is scented with natural citrus and is non-toxic so is safe to be used around pets and children.

Now all you need is a cat box or tray your cat will like and one which fits in with your home and lifestyle.