{"id":105304,"date":"2022-04-22T12:38:36","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:38:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:38:36","slug":"how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/","title":{"rendered":"How often do you change pine litter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#How_often_do_you_change_pine_litter\" title=\"How often do you change pine litter?\">How often do you change pine litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#Is_pine_litter_good_for_cats\" title=\"Is pine litter good for cats?\">Is pine litter good for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#Are_pine_pellets_better_than_litter\" title=\"Are pine pellets better than litter?\">Are pine pellets better than litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#How_do_cats_use_pine_pellet_litter\" title=\"How do cats use pine pellet litter?\">How do cats use pine pellet litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#When_should_I_change_my_cats_pine_litter\" title=\"When should I change my cat&#8217;s pine litter?\">When should I change my cat&#8217;s pine litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#How_long_does_pine_litter_last\" title=\"How long does pine litter last?\">How long does pine litter last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#How_often_should_wood_cat_litter_be_changed\" title=\"How often should wood cat litter be changed?\">How often should wood cat litter be changed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#Is_Pine_cat_litter_toxic_to_cats\" title=\"Is Pine cat litter toxic to cats?\">Is Pine cat litter toxic to cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#Is_Pine_safe_for_cats\" title=\"Is Pine safe for cats?\">Is Pine safe for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#What_is_the_healthiest_litter_for_cats\" title=\"What is the healthiest litter for cats?\">What is the healthiest litter for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_pine_cat_litter\" title=\"What are the benefits of pine cat litter?\">What are the benefits of pine cat litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#Are_pellets_better_than_litter\" title=\"Are pellets better than litter?\">Are pellets better than litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#Can_pine_pellets_be_used_as_cat_litter\" title=\"Can pine pellets be used as cat litter?\">Can pine pellets be used as cat litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#Do_wood_pellets_smell_better_than_cat_litter\" title=\"Do wood pellets smell better than cat litter?\">Do wood pellets smell better than cat litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#Are_pine_pellets_better_for_cats\" title=\"Are pine pellets better for cats?\">Are pine pellets better for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#Do_cats_like_pine_pellet_litter\" title=\"Do cats like pine pellet litter?\">Do cats like pine pellet litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#How_often_do_you_change_pine_pellet_cat_litter\" title=\"How often do you change pine pellet cat litter?\">How often do you change pine pellet cat litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#Will_cats_use_pellet_litter\" title=\"Will cats use pellet litter?\">Will cats use pellet litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#How_often_should_pine_litter_be_changed\" title=\"How often should pine litter be changed?\">How often should pine litter be changed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#How_do_you_clean_cat_litter_with_pine\" title=\"How do you clean cat litter with pine?\">How do you clean cat litter with pine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#How_long_does_a_bag_of_Feline_Pine_last\" title=\"How long does a bag of Feline Pine last?\">How long does a bag of Feline Pine last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#How_long_does_a_bag_of_litter_last\" title=\"How long does a bag of litter last?\">How long does a bag of litter last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#Is_pine_litter_better\" title=\"Is pine litter better?\">Is pine litter better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#Does_pine_litter_dissolve\" title=\"Does pine litter dissolve?\">Does pine litter dissolve?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-do-you-change-pine-litter\/#How_do_you_clean_cat_litter_from_wood\" title=\"How do you clean cat litter from wood?\">How do you clean cat litter from wood?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_you_change_pine_litter\"><\/span>How often do you change pine litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about once every four weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_pine_litter_good_for_cats\"><\/span>Is pine litter good for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pine litter is safe for cats, as long as the pellets or shavings are kiln dried to remove a majority of phenol and contain no potentially harmful additives. Because pine litter is made from natural wood fiber, pine pellets and pine shavings are also safe for kittens and cats who are prone to infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pine_pellets_better_than_litter\"><\/span>Are pine pellets better than litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are pine pellets better than litter? <b>Pine pellets are better for your cat&#8217;s health, better for the environment, better at neutralizing odors, and less messy than clay litter. But your cat&#8217;s preference is an important and often overlooked consideration. Make sure your cat is happy with whatever litter you choose.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_use_pine_pellet_litter\"><\/span>How do cats use pine pellet litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to transition from litter to pellets<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Start with a one-inch layer of pellets. Without mixing, top with two inches of your old litter.<\/li>\n<li>After a week or two, switch to a two-inch layer of pellets with one inch of your old litter on top.<\/li>\n<li>After another week or two, use all pellets.<\/li>\n<li>See how your cat adjusts.<\/li>\n<p>1 Nov 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_change_my_cats_pine_litter\"><\/span>When should I change my cat&#8217;s pine litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Feline Pine product description on Petsmart&#8217;s website states, You&#8217;ll know it&#8217;s time to change the litter box <b>when all the pellets dissolve, usually in about two weeks for a single cat. After regularly sifting out the used portion, customer reviews have mentioned that they only completely change the pellets every <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_pine_litter_last\"><\/span>How long does pine litter last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to pine, it is actually pretty affordable on the natural litter spectrum, but it is slightly more costly than the average clumping litter. In the long run, though, pine typically lasts longer than other natural options. Approximately seven pounds will last for <b>about a month<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_wood_cat_litter_be_changed\"><\/span>How often should wood cat litter be changed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For natural cat litters, biodegradable and wood pellet based litters, the period seems to be about <b>one week for a full change out of the litter. For the popular non clumping litters, every 2 weeks is what is recommended.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Pine_cat_litter_toxic_to_cats\"><\/span>Is Pine cat litter toxic to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pine litter is safe for cats, as long as the pellets or shavings are kiln dried to remove a majority of phenol and contain no potentially harmful additives. Because pine litter is made from natural wood fiber, pine pellets and pine shavings are also safe for kittens and cats who are prone to infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Pine_safe_for_cats\"><\/span>Is Pine safe for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pine trees are toxic for cats, notes Petcha, because they may cause liver damage and can be fatal. If you wish to have a live tree, choose a fir or spruce. Additionally, you should regularly dispose of any stray needlesno matter the tree typebecause they&#8217;re sharp and may be dangerous to your kitty&#8217;s internal organs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_healthiest_litter_for_cats\"><\/span>What is the healthiest litter for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 5 Best Natural Cat Litters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Naturally Fresh Cat Litter  Best Overall.<\/li>\n<li>Purina Tidy Cats Pure Nature  Best Value.<\/li>\n<li>Swheat Scoop Unscented Premium+ All-Nature&#8217;s Cat Litter  Premium Choice.<\/li>\n<li>Nature&#8217;s Miracle Premium Clumping Corn Cob Litter.<\/li>\n<li>K KAMY&#8217;S ZOO I AM TOFU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>14 Feb 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_pine_cat_litter\"><\/span>What are the benefits of pine cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pros of Wood and Pine Pellets<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Healthy for you and your cat.<\/li>\n<li>Eco-friendly.<\/li>\n<li>Naturally antimicrobial.<\/li>\n<li>Effectively control odor of urine.<\/li>\n<li>Low-tracking and dust-free.<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight.<\/li>\n<li>Last longer between changes.<\/li>\n<li>Most affordable plant-based litters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pellets_better_than_litter\"><\/span>Are pellets better than litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Wood pellets are cheaper and more environmentally friendly, but clumping litter tends to do a better job at controlling odors in addition to being more convenient to clean. However, it also produces dust and is more expensive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_pine_pellets_be_used_as_cat_litter\"><\/span>Can pine pellets be used as cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pine litter is safe for cats, as long as the pellets or shavings are kiln dried to remove a majority of phenol and contain no potentially harmful additives. Because pine litter is made from natural wood fiber, pine pellets and pine shavings are also safe for kittens and cats who are prone to infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_wood_pellets_smell_better_than_cat_litter\"><\/span>Do wood pellets smell better than cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Wood pellets are great at managing the odor of urine<\/b> Certain types of wood (like pine and oak) have natural antimicrobial properties, which suppress odor causing bacteria. Clay cat litter, on the other hand, does nothing to actually manage odor. It simply tries to overpower smells with strong perfumes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pine_pellets_better_for_cats\"><\/span>Are pine pellets better for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To summarize, <b>pine pellets are safe for cats as long as they have been kiln-dried, are made from 100% natural fibers, and do not contain any additives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_pine_pellet_litter\"><\/span>Do cats like pine pellet litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most cats will like, or at least accept, wood and pine pellet litter. There will be some cats who have trouble adjusting to wood pellet litter because of the coarse texture. If so, a wood fiber litter will provide the softer, fine-grained texture that your cat may prefer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_you_change_pine_pellet_cat_litter\"><\/span>How often do you change pine pellet cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about once every four weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_cats_use_pellet_litter\"><\/span>Will cats use pellet litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wood pellets, sometimes called wood stove fuel pellets or pellet fuel (and brand names like Feline Pine cat litter), <b>can make a great replacement for regular cat litter and have many advantages over the traditional clay stuff.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_pine_litter_be_changed\"><\/span>How often should pine litter be changed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about once every four weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clean_cat_litter_with_pine\"><\/span>How do you clean cat litter with pine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For natural cat litters, biodegradable and wood pellet based litters, the period seems to be about <b>one week for a full change out of the litter. For the popular non clumping litters, every 2 weeks is what is recommended.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_bag_of_Feline_Pine_last\"><\/span>How long does a bag of Feline Pine last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>approximately 4 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_bag_of_litter_last\"><\/span>How long does a bag of litter last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 20-pound bag of litter should last you <b>between six and eight weeks depending on how often you change the litter and also how many litter boxes you have.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_pine_litter_better\"><\/span>Is pine litter better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are pine pellets better than litter? <b>Pine pellets are better for your cat&#8217;s health, better for the environment, better at neutralizing odors, and less messy than clay litter. But your cat&#8217;s preference is an important and often overlooked consideration. Make sure your cat is happy with whatever litter you choose.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_pine_litter_dissolve\"><\/span>Does pine litter dissolve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This litter is very lightweight, plus some brands can be flushed down the toilet. Due to the consistency of the wood pellets, <b>it is easily broken down<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clean_cat_litter_from_wood\"><\/span>How do you clean cat litter from wood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Feline Pine product description on Petsmart&#8217;s website states, You&#8217;ll know it&#8217;s time to change the litter box <b>when all the pellets dissolve, usually in about two weeks for a single cat. After regularly sifting out the used portion, customer reviews have mentioned that they only completely change the pellets every <\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How often do you change pine litter?Is pine litter good for cats?Are pine pellets better than litter?How do cats use pine pellet litter?When should I change my cat&#8217;s pine litter?How long does pine litter last?How often should wood cat litter be changed?Is Pine cat litter toxic to cats?Is Pine safe for cats?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-105304","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105304"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105304"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105304\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=105304"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=105304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}