Cat litter is one of the indispensable items in a cat's life. There are many different kinds of cat litter on the market. The most common are biological cat litter, crystal cat litter, mineral cat litter and wooden cat litter. Biological cat litter is made of natural biodegradable substances, such as corn starch and wheat straw, which can be degraded into fertilizer. Crystal cat litter is made of Top Si Tong and silica gel, which has strong water absorption capacity. The mineral cat litter adopts natural zeolite, which does not breed bacteria and has good adsorption effect. Wood sand is made of sawdust, which has strong water absorption capacity, but it should be replaced regularly.
2. Brand introduction
There are many brands of cat litter in the market, among which the following are popular: TidyCats, World'sBest, ScoopAway, ARM& etc. Hammer and FreshStep TidyCats are more suitable for multi-cat families and have good deodorization effect. The smell of the world's best biological cat litter will not make people feel uncomfortable, and it is easy to clean. ScoopAway is crystalline cat litter, which absorbs water quickly and can effectively control odor. Arm& hammer contains carbon, which can absorb odor and has the function of sterilization. FreshStep contains activated carbon, which has powerful deodorization function.
3. How to choose the cat litter that suits you?
Choosing the cat litter that suits you needs to consider the following aspects: the health status of the cat; The taste and form of family; The price and use cost of cat litter. The health of cats must be considered. For example, if cats are likely to lick cat litter, it is best to choose natural biodegradable cat litter, otherwise it will affect their health. The taste and form of the family should also be considered. For example, if the air at home is dry, you can choose crystallized cat litter. If there are many cats at home, you need to choose biological cat litter that absorbs odor.
4. Skills of using cat litter
Using cat litter requires mastering the following skills: correct addition amount; Regular replacement; Clean up in time. The correct addition amount means that cat litter should not be added too much or too little. Generally speaking, it is necessary to ensure that a bag of cat litter can be used up within a month or so, otherwise the frequency and cost of replacement will increase. Regular replacement means that cat litter needs to be replaced within a fixed period of time, such as a week or two, to avoid not replacing cat litter for a long time. Timely cleaning means cleaning the litter box in time to avoid odor.