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If you want to be more environmentally conscious this year, one great way to do that is to make the switch to eco-friendly cat litter. This is a great way to eliminate unnecessary waste as well as provide your cat with the best of the best.
Cat litter can be very toxic and polluting if you get the wrong kind. Not to mention just how unhealthy it can be for your cat.
Your cat will visit their litter box several times every day, so it’s important to make sure that it is a safe place for them to be. Not all litters are created with your cat’s wellness or the environment in mind.
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This brand of cat litter is made primarily from finely ground corn kernels and corn husks. Creating a highly absorbent and biodegradable litter that is safe for your cat. This is a very environmentally friendly option as it is made from corn waste which would otherwise have ended up in a landfill.
These granules are tightly compact, allowing them to absorb and expand, trapping unpleasant odors inside. It has little to no dust and is comfortable for your cat to walk on without tracking everywhere. This company also donates to rescue cats in need with a percentage of its earnings.
This brand of cat litter is another wasteless litter created from paper that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Not only is it recycled, but it is clean and healthy for the environment and your cat.
The tightly coiled pellets retain their shape even when wet, making cleanup much easier than you would expect. The paper litter is also entirely dust and fragrance-free and does not track.
This is a great option for cats that are very sensitive or have bad allergies, as these pellets are very safe and non-irritating. However, b ecause it does not clump, you may need to clean the litter box more frequently to keep it fresh for your cat.
This cat litter is made from spruce, fir, and cedarwood and comes in a pellet or chip form. It is an ideal type of litter for elderly cats or cats with paw injuries as the wood will not dirty up their paws.
The ingredients are sustainably sourced and mostly come from recycled wood discards, and have a very soft consistency. It is dust-free, and the wood scent naturally helps to control unpleasant odors in the litter box.
Feline Pine is a non-clumping litter that is one of the most affordable options for those with cats. As the name suggests, it is made from pine shavings, much like the kinds you would find to add to hamster or mice cages.
Pine litter is highly absorbent and is naturally odor-preventing as it has its own fresh pine scent. Pine scent is not irritating to your cat’s sinuses like artificial fragrances are.
This is another cat litter made from a waste product, so no new trees are cut down to make it. This pine litter is completely made of pine, so there are no fillers, preservatives, or fragrances. It is also dust-free and soft on kitty paws.
This cat litter is made from crushed walnut shells and fiber, creating a wonderfully sustainable and decomposing litter for your cat.
It is a byproduct of walnut growers that would otherwise be thrown away to rot in a landfill. The pellets form tight clumps when wet, making cleanup very easy and clean.
It is also dust-free and does not stick to your cat’s paws, limiting any litter tracking around the house. It does not control odor, but that shouldn’t be a problem with regular cleaning.
The most common kind of cat litter is clay-based litter, but the bad thing is that though clay may be natural, it does not decompose . This means that your cat’s used litter may end up sitting in a landfill for years, if not decades.
This can also mean bad news as cat feces and urine can spread many harmful diseases and bacteria. So the longer it sits there, the farther those things could spread.
With so many other options on the market, it is up to cat owners to make more responsible decisions when it comes to their cat-related purchases. Since litter is something that you will always be buying, it is important to try to find a more sustainable option and one that will be better for your cat and the environment.
Clay-based litter can also irritate your cat, whether it be from inhaling the fine dust or getting it in their eyes. And it sticks to their paws which could result in them consuming it as they clean themselves.
Your cat will visit their litter box several times a day, being exposed to the clay, dust, chemicals, and fragrances their entire life. That is why it is so important to choose a healthier option for them as well as the environment.
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