Smaller Litter Particles: Cats tend to prefer fine particle litters, as opposed to pellet and crystal-type ones. It makes sense, of course, given that cats were originally desert-dwelling animals that buried their waste in the sand. Not to mention that finer particles feel better on their paws.
Grass litter is 99% dust free with no tracking, making it suitable for cats and cat parents with respiratory problems. It is allergy friendly compared to wheat and corn litters, and is safe for kittens, infection-prone cats, and cats recovering from surgery.
Vets often say that unscented clumping litter is best: “I always recommend unscented, clumping cat litter,” says Jim D. Carlson. “Scented litter is designed for humans, not cats. Felines have a strong sense of smell with 67 million scent receptors.
More hygienic: Since clumping litter makes it easy to remove waste, it helps keep the litter tray more hygienic. This can help prevent the spread of germs and bacteria that can be harmful to both cats and their owners.
Some people prefer non-clumping litter because it is often less expensive than clumping litter, and others choose it because their cats prefer it.
Unlike traditional litters, non-clumping cat litters are preferred by some cat parents because of its highly absorbent nature, superior odour control, and it's low-maintenance clean-up.
Dangerous types of cat litter on the market include some types of clumping cat litter, those containing sodium bentonite clay and those containing crystalline silica dust.
Breeder Celect Recycled Paper Cat Litter is the litter choice for many cat breeders and there are many good reasons!
If you have more than one cat, it may be best to change the cat litter more often, every 2-3 weeks. If you use a non-clumping litter and have only one cat, changing the litter twice per week is a good guideline. If you have more than one cat, every other day may work better.
Corn-based Cat Litter
Corn-based cat litter is made from corn kernels or corn cobs. It is septic and sewer safe making disposal easier. Corn-based cat litter is also 99% dust-free and safe for kittens, cats prone to infection, cats with respiratory problems, and cats recovering from surgery.
Litter boxes should be scooped at least once or twice a day, and it's even better if you can get to it as soon as your cat has finished his business. There are self-cleaning litter boxes available that use a sensor to tell when a cat has entered and then left the litter box.
Crystal cat litter could be a great choice for your household if: Low dust is a priority — Veterinarian Megan Teiber considers crystal litters to be a better option than clay if you or your cat has respiratory issues or allergies.
Studies have shown that the most appealing type of litter to most cats is unscented clumping litter that's the consistency of fine sand. It's best to purchase different types, though, and offer them side by side to let your cat choose; try clay litters, shredded paper, sawdust, wood pellets, even sand or dirt.
Clumping litter tends to last longer compared to non-clumping litter because all you need to do is remove the solids that have formed after your pet has used the litter box.
Not surprisingly, then, studies tell us that cats prefer unscented litter. That doesn't just mean added scents and scented deodorizers; it also applies to scents that might occur naturally in the litter, such as pine. Cats prefer their litter to smell like nothing at all.
Both tofu and wood pellet litters are non-toxic to cats and humans, though there are some caveats: Any purpose made wood cat litter will be kiln-dried, which evaporates essential oils and phenols that are toxic to cats. If not kiln-dried (which is rare), wood pellets can pose some danger to cats.
Scoop the Litter Box Frequently
Using a litter scoop with small and closely set holes, clean the clumps out of the litter at least once daily—more often if you have more than one cat. To keep the smell to a minimum after cleaning, add some litter to replace what you removed while cleaning.
Virtually all cats like clean litter boxes, so scoop and change your cat's litter at least once a day. Rinse the litter box out completely with baking soda or unscented soap once a week.
Dr. Elsey's recommends completely changing the litter in your box every 4 weeks if you are using a clumping clay litter. Be sure to remove the clumps daily and top off with fresh litter to maintain a three-inch level. For non-clumping litter, we recommend changing the litter box every 7-10 days.
In Summary. You can't scoop non-clumping litter. But, there are ways to keep your litter box fresh and tidy. Keep up with regular cleaning, litter box inspection, and appropriate litter disposal to keep you and your kitty happy.
The reason that most people prefer clumping litter is due to the fact that traditional litter must be replaced frequently while scoopable cat litter allows the solids and clumps of urine to be scooped out and discarded and a small amount of new litter to be added each time.
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.
We do not recommend mixing a non-clumping litter with the clumping clay and it could inhibit the scoopable litter's ability to clump.