{"id":108124,"date":"2022-04-23T05:24:19","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-feline-pine-clump\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:24:19","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:24:19","slug":"does-feline-pine-clump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-feline-pine-clump\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Feline Pine clump?"},"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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Does_Feline_Pine_clump\" title=\"Does Feline Pine clump?\">Does Feline Pine clump?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Why_would_you_use_non-clumping_cat_litter\" title=\"Why would you use non-clumping cat litter?\">Why would you use non-clumping cat litter?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#What_is_Feline_Pine_non-clumping_cat_litter_made_of_how_does_it_work\" title=\"What is Feline Pine non-clumping cat litter made of &#038; how does it work?\">What is Feline Pine non-clumping cat litter made of &#038; how does it work?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Is_Feline_Pine_good_for_cats\" title=\"Is Feline Pine good for cats?\">Is Feline Pine good for cats?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Does_Pine_cat_litter_clump\" title=\"Does Pine cat litter clump?\">Does Pine cat litter clump?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Is_cat_litter_supposed_to_clump\" title=\"Is cat litter supposed to clump?\">Is cat litter supposed to clump?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Does_Feline_Fresh_clump\" title=\"Does Feline Fresh clump?\">Does Feline Fresh clump?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Is_Feline_Pine_good_litter\" title=\"Is Feline Pine good litter?\">Is Feline Pine good litter?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#What_is_the_advantage_of_non-clumping_cat_litter\" title=\"What is the advantage of non-clumping cat litter?\">What is the advantage of non-clumping cat litter?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Whats_wrong_with_clumping_cat_litter\" title=\"What&#8217;s wrong with clumping cat litter?\">What&#8217;s wrong with clumping cat litter?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Why_do_kittens_need_non-clumping_litter\" title=\"Why do kittens need non-clumping litter?\">Why do kittens need non-clumping 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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#When_can_I_stop_using_non-clumping_litter\" title=\"When can I stop using non-clumping litter?\">When can I stop using non-clumping 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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#What_is_Pine_cat_litter_made_of\" title=\"What is Pine cat litter made of?\">What is Pine cat litter made of?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#What_is_non-clumping_cat_litter_made_of\" title=\"What is non-clumping cat litter made of?\">What is non-clumping cat litter made of?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Is_Feline_Pine_non_toxic\" title=\"Is Feline Pine non toxic?\">Is Feline Pine non toxic?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Is_Feline_Pine_litter_safe_for_cats\" title=\"Is Feline Pine litter safe for cats?\">Is Feline Pine litter safe for cats?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#What_happens_if_cat_eats_Feline_Pine\" title=\"What happens if cat eats Feline Pine?\">What happens if cat eats Feline Pine?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Is_Feline_Pine_litter_safe_for_kittens\" title=\"Is Feline Pine litter safe for kittens?\">Is Feline Pine litter safe for kittens?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#What_cat_litter_is_safe_for_cats\" title=\"What cat litter is safe for cats?\">What cat litter is safe for cats?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#What_cat_litter_makes_the_hardest_clumps\" title=\"What cat litter makes the hardest clumps?\">What cat litter makes the hardest clumps?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Does_Pine_Cobble_litter_clump\" title=\"Does Pine Cobble litter clump?\">Does Pine Cobble litter clump?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Is_Pine_good_for_cat_litter\" title=\"Is Pine good for cat litter?\">Is Pine good for cat litter?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Why_is_my_cats_litter_clumping\" title=\"Why is my cats litter clumping?\">Why is my cats litter clumping?<\/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\/does-feline-pine-clump\/#Why_does_my_clumping_cat_litter_not_clump\" title=\"Why does my clumping cat litter not clump?\">Why does my clumping cat litter not clump?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Feline_Pine_clump\"><\/span>Does Feline Pine clump?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In terms of clumping, Feline Pine isn&#8217;t as strong as other all-natural cat litters we&#8217;ve tried. <b>It does form clumps that can be scooped with a regular litter scoop, but they may not stay together as well as clay litter clumps<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_you_use_non-clumping_cat_litter\"><\/span>Why would you use non-clumping cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why choose non-clumping cat litter The tradeoff for most u201cnaturalu201d non-clumping cat litters is that <b>you get a better smelling litter for the environment. Non-clumping litter is also more lightweight, has less dust, and avoids tracking out of the box.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Feline_Pine_non-clumping_cat_litter_made_of_how_does_it_work\"><\/span>What is Feline Pine non-clumping cat litter made of &#038; how does it work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pine fibers work like thousands of tiny sponges to soak up moisture and trap odors. Feline Pine Cat Litter uses a chemical-free formula. This environmentally conscious cat litter is <b>made with 100% pure pine and gives off a naturally fresh scent.<\/b><b>This formula is made from selected scrapped pine lumber<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Feline_Pine_good_for_cats\"><\/span>Is Feline Pine good for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is safe, effective, and better for the environment. It is more expensive than clay litter and may not clump as well or smell as nice, but it is still a good option for many cat lovers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Pine_cat_litter_clump\"><\/span>Does Pine cat litter clump?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No. <\/b><b>Pine pellet cat litter does not clump. Instead, wet pellets dissolve into sawdust that traps moisture and locks in odor. To clean a wood pellet litter box, scoop solids and separate soiled sawdust from unused pellets using a sifting litter tray or sifting scoop.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cat_litter_supposed_to_clump\"><\/span>Is cat litter supposed to clump?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two main types of cat litter &#8211; either clumping or non-clumping. <b>Clumping is simply where the waste (especially the urine) u201cclumpsu201d together in lumps. Non-clumping is where the constituent litter particles do not clump together (i.e. they remain as separate particles) despite being soaked in urine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Feline_Fresh_clump\"><\/span>Does Feline Fresh clump?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Make messy litter box clean up a thing of the past with Feline Fresh Scoopable Clumping Pine Cat Litter! <b>The special clumping action of Feline Scooping Clumping Pine Cat Litter makes this flushable cat litter a great easy to clean, no fuss choice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Feline_Pine_good_litter\"><\/span>Is Feline Pine good litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is safe, effective, and better for the environment. It is more expensive than clay litter and may not clump as well or smell as nice, but it is still a good option for many cat lovers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_advantage_of_non-clumping_cat_litter\"><\/span>What is the advantage of non-clumping cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main key benefit with non-clumping litter is that <b>it can be at least 50% cheaper than the clumping variety so this is an obvious tick in the box, especially if your cat is happy and content with it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_wrong_with_clumping_cat_litter\"><\/span>What&#8217;s wrong with clumping cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clumping litters are linked to a wide range of cat health problems including <b>diarrhea, vomiting, kidney and respiratory problems, lethargy, etc. Clumping litter forms a hard, insoluble mass when it gets wet. It also produces a fine dust. When cats use the litter box, they lick themselves clean and ingest the dust.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_kittens_need_non-clumping_litter\"><\/span>Why do kittens need non-clumping litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because kittens have such small digestive systems to start with, the threat is even greater with just small amounts of litter being ingested. <b>Kittens are more prone to eating non-food items than adult cats, but they should grow out of this stage rather quickly. It is best to use non-clumping kitten litter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_I_stop_using_non-clumping_litter\"><\/span>When can I stop using non-clumping litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s best to avoid clumping litter until your kitten reached four months old as it can cause stomach upset or blockages if ingested. Try to use non-clumping litters or pelleted litters <b>until your furbaby is older<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Pine_cat_litter_made_of\"><\/span>What is Pine cat litter made of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pine fibers work like thousands of tiny sponges to soak up moisture and trap odors. Feline Pine Cat Litter uses a chemical-free formula. This environmentally conscious cat litter is <b>made with 100% pure pine and gives off a naturally fresh scent.<\/b><b>This formula is made from selected scrapped pine lumber<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_non-clumping_cat_litter_made_of\"><\/span>What is non-clumping cat litter made of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feline Pine Non-Clumping Cat Litter is made from <b>100% Pine. Sawdust byproduct from lumber mills is collected and compressed into tiny pellets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Feline_Pine_non_toxic\"><\/span>Is Feline Pine non toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Non-clumping litter is <b>typically made of clay, and if you&#8217;ve ever used it, you&#8217;ll be familiar with the mess it can cause. When your cat uses their tray, it&#8217;s natural for them to bury their faeces in an attempt to hide the smell. In doing so, they can occasionally scatter litter across the floor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Feline_Pine_litter_safe_for_cats\"><\/span>Is Feline Pine litter safe 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=\"What_happens_if_cat_eats_Feline_Pine\"><\/span>What happens if cat eats Feline Pine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a researcher I can tell you that pine pellets are indeed toxic to cats. Phenols in particular are poisonous to the cats&#8217; neurological system. You cannot eliminate phenols from those pellets. The first sign of toxicity is <b>facial tics and abnormal whisker and ear movements<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Feline_Pine_litter_safe_for_kittens\"><\/span>Is Feline Pine litter safe for kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Feline Pine is 100% natural and safe for cats and kittens of all ages. This environmentally-friendly and dust-free litter provides outstanding odor control, and is the number one natural alternative to clay cat litter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cat_litter_is_safe_for_cats\"><\/span>What cat litter is safe for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some cat litter is naturally u201ctastyu201d This includes <b>litter made from corn, walnut shells, coconut husks, grass, wheat, or paper. The scent of these types of litter may encourage your cat to take a bite, and the foodlike taste might keep them coming back for more.<\/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=\"What_cat_litter_makes_the_hardest_clumps\"><\/span>What cat litter makes the hardest clumps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Clay materials tend to form the hardest clumps, though even natural materials can clump well enough to make it possible to separate dirty from clean litter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Pine_Cobble_litter_clump\"><\/span>Does Pine Cobble litter clump?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It doesn&#8217;t clump well, and this is coming from someone who is used to the lesser clumping capabilities of plant-based litters. It clumps poorly even for a pine litter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Pine_good_for_cat_litter\"><\/span>Is Pine good for cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pine effectively controls the odors of urine and ammonia Most types of cat litter simply attempt to mask odor, but <b>pine litter actually helps to suppress and eliminate odor. When wood pellets become wet, they break down into sawdust, which traps and eliminates the odors of urine and ammonia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cats_litter_clumping\"><\/span>Why is my cats litter clumping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Components <b>Clumping litter is made from clay materials, such as bentonite. Clay is naturally porous and absorbs excessive amounts of moisture. The clay granules soften when they absorb liquid and stick together forming clumps, which cat owners can easily remove from the litter tray.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_clumping_cat_litter_not_clump\"><\/span>Why does my clumping cat litter not clump?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep it scooped u2013 <b>too much moisture in the litter from your cat&#8217;s use can prevent the litter from properly clumping. If your cat is forced to use a dirty litter box, they&#8217;re more likely to urinate on top of existing clumps or feces. This will make it harder for the litter to dry and therefore, it may not clump.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Does Feline Pine clump?Why would you use non-clumping cat litter?What is Feline Pine non-clumping cat litter made of &#038; how does it work?Is Feline Pine good for cats?Does Pine cat litter clump?Is cat litter supposed to clump?Does Feline Fresh clump?Is Feline Pine good litter?What is the advantage of non-clumping cat litter?What&#8217;s wrong&#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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108124"}],"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=108124"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108124\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108124"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108124"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}