Solid waste poo is easily removed from a litter tray regardless of whether the litter is of a clumping or non-clumping type. However, solid waste is not the issue - it is urine that presents the challenge! It is important to remember two things:- Cats do not "toilet" in a tidy way!
The majority of cats, when they have used a litter tray, will throw litter around the litter tray and even sometimes outside it! That means, that if a non-clumping litter is used , all the urine-soaked particles of litter are mixed up with the clean particles of litter.
So how can you separate the soiled particles from the clean particles? The answer is - you can't! However, with a clumping litter , all the soiled particles remain in a clump and quite separate from the rest of the clean particles - so all the urine can be removed very easily indeed - leaving just clean litter in the tray.
Nearly all cats are fastidiously clean, and only like to toilet in clean litter i. A significant proportion of cats, once they detect urine in the litter, will not tread in the litter and therefore have no option but to find somewhere else outside the litter tray to urinate or defecate.
Within a house, that usual means a carpet or other floor area. On the contrary, they are examples of cats exercising very high standards of hygiene in households where the owner does not understand what is going on. If an alien landed on earth to observe human life, and watched some cat owners using non-clumping litter and some cat owners using clumping litter, he would be left scratching his head and asking "Why would anybody choose to use a non-clumping litter?
The answer is - you wouldn't! Traditional clay litters typically cost less than other types of scoopable litter, but you must change out your kitty's entire box of litter more often than with a litter you can scoop.
You can find them in most supermarkets and pet supply stores. Plant-based scoopable litters are more specialized and expensive than their clay-based counterparts. These types of litters are typically found in pet supply stores or natural markets, although they are becoming more readily available in supermarkets. The deciding factor is really your kitty's preference -- remember, if he doesn't like the litter, he won't go potty in the box. Based in Las Vegas, Susan Paretts has been writing since She writes about many subjects including pets, finances, crafts, food, home improvement, shopping and going green.
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Tired of your home smelling like you have a cat? Does your cat have a respiratory issue such as asthma? If so, you want to use the least dusty cat litter you can get your hands on. This usually means going with non-clumping litter instead of clumping cat litter. Check with your vet about any litter recommendations. Creates hard clumps that are easier to scoop. Typically easy to find in retail stores or online. Available in scented or unscented formulas. Most popular type of cat litter, preferred by many cat parents and kitties alike.
Regular Weight Clumping Kitty Litter Cons Box can be very heavy, up to 40 lbs, making it harder to carry up flights of stairs or longer walks from your vehicle or public transportation. Heavier litter can be difficult to lift and pour into the box. Particles can track or be scattered from the litter box. Disposing of used litter can be more difficult due to the weight of the litter.
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