{"id":190392,"date":"2023-01-27T05:50:21","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T05:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/"},"modified":"2023-01-28T10:10:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-28T10:10:58","slug":"is-clay-cat-litter-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Is clay cat litter better?"},"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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#Is_clay_cat_litter_better\" title=\"Is clay cat litter better?\">Is clay cat litter better?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#Whats_wrong_with_clay_cat_litter\" title=\"What&#8217;s wrong with clay cat litter?\">What&#8217;s wrong with clay 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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#What_is_the_difference_between_clay_litter_and_regular_litter\" title=\"What is the difference between clay litter and regular litter?\">What is the difference between clay litter and regular 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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#What_is_the_best_type_of_cat_litter\" title=\"What is the best type of cat litter?\">What is the best type of cat 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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#What_kind_of_litter_is_healthiest_for_cats\" title=\"What kind of litter is healthiest for cats?\">What kind of litter is healthiest for cats?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#Which_is_better_clay_litter_or_clumping_litter\" title=\"Which is better clay litter or clumping litter?\">Which is better clay litter or clumping litter?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#Whats_the_difference_between_clay_cat_litter_and_regular_cat_litter\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between clay cat litter and regular cat litter?\">What&#8217;s the difference between clay cat litter and regular cat litter?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#Is_clay_litter_harmful_to_cats\" title=\"Is clay litter harmful to cats?\">Is clay litter harmful 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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#Is_clay_cat_litter_any_good\" title=\"Is clay cat litter any good?\">Is clay cat litter any good?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#Is_clay_or_pine_litter_better_for_cats\" title=\"Is clay or pine litter better for cats?\">Is clay or pine litter better for cats?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#What_is_the_difference_between_clay_cat_litter_and_regular\" title=\"What is the difference between clay cat litter and regular?\">What is the difference between clay cat litter and regular?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_clay_litter\" title=\"What are the benefits of clay litter?\">What are the benefits of clay 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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#What_type_of_litter_do_most_cats_prefer\" title=\"What type of litter do most cats prefer?\">What type of litter do most cats prefer?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#Is_clumping_or_non-clumping_litter_better\" title=\"Is clumping or non-clumping litter better?\">Is clumping or non-clumping litter better?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#Does_it_matter_what_cat_litter_you_use\" title=\"Does it matter what cat litter you use?\">Does it matter what cat litter you use?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#What_is_the_healthiest_type_of_cat_litter\" title=\"What is the healthiest type of cat litter?\">What is the healthiest type of 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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#Is_clay_litter_better_than_clumping\" title=\"Is clay litter better than clumping?\">Is clay litter better than clumping?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#What_is_the_healthiest_litter_for_my_cat\" title=\"What is the healthiest litter for my cat?\">What is the healthiest litter for my cat?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#What_type_of_litter_is_best\" title=\"What type of litter is best?\">What type of litter is best?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#Is_clay_litter_better_for_cats\" title=\"Is clay litter better for cats?\">Is clay litter better for cats?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#Which_type_of_cat_litter_is_best\" title=\"Which type of cat litter is best?\">Which type of cat litter is best?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#Is_clay_litter_healthy_for_cats\" title=\"Is clay litter healthy for cats?\">Is clay litter healthy for cats?<\/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\/is-clay-cat-litter-better\/#What_happens_if_my_cat_eats_clay_litter\" title=\"What happens if my cat eats clay litter?\">What happens if my cat eats clay litter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_clay_cat_litter_better\"><\/span>Is clay cat litter better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Twice a week is a general guideline for replacing clay litter, but depending on your circumstances, you may need to replace it every other day or only once a week. If you clean the litter box daily, you might only need to change clumping litter every two to three weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_wrong_with_clay_cat_litter\"><\/span>What&#8217;s wrong with clay cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cons of clay litter:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>While clay litter effectively absorbs moisture, if the soiled litter isn&#8217;t replaced often enough, the urine will collect at the bottom of the box.<\/li>\n<li>It is dusty and can cause respiratory problems in both cats and humans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-clay-litter-better\/\">Is clay litter better?<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_clay_litter_and_regular_litter\"><\/span>What is the difference between clay litter and regular litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Open a trash bag and place it next to the litter box. <b>Mix two parts hot water with one part of hydrogen-based bleach in your spray bottle and shake well. Spray all of the clumps that remain on the litter box thoroughly.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-198824\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-difference-between-clay-litter-and-regular-litter.jpg\" alt=\"What is the difference between clay litter and regular litter?\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-difference-between-clay-litter-and-regular-litter.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-difference-between-clay-litter-and-regular-litter-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-difference-between-clay-litter-and-regular-litter-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-difference-between-clay-litter-and-regular-litter-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_type_of_cat_litter\"><\/span>What is the best type of cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your cat is using a clay litter, those airborne particles can be inhaled and cause irritation, an allergic reaction, and even an asthma attack. According to vets at Cornell University&#8217;s College of Veterinary Medicine, repeat exposure to allergens like clay dust cause the immune system to go into hyperdrive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_litter_is_healthiest_for_cats\"><\/span>What kind of litter is healthiest for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many clay litters contain silica, something you can see and smell when you pour the litter as the dust swirls around. This silica dust is kicked up again as your cats bury their waste, scratching around in the box. And, here&#8217;s the kicker <b>Silica is a known carcinogen when inhaled<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_clay_litter_or_clumping_litter\"><\/span>Which is better clay litter or clumping litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pine litter is the safest option for cat litter. It does not contain chemicals, toxic additives, or synthetic perfumes like litters made from silica gel or clay. It is low-dust, so, as a cat parent, you do not have to worry about its respiratory system and the toxic chemicals found in dust clouds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_clay_cat_litter_and_regular_cat_litter\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between clay cat litter and regular cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many cats appear to prefer clumping litter because it is easier for them to push aside, but some cats prefer non-clumping clay. Both clumping and non-clumping cat litters do produce some dust, although there are formulations of both types that are designed to decrease the amount of dust in the litter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_clay_litter_harmful_to_cats\"><\/span>Is clay litter harmful to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, litter dust whether clay or otherwise <b>can be a potent respiratory irritant for cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_clay_cat_litter_any_good\"><\/span>Is clay cat litter any good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Great At Odor Control Clay is great at trapping and absorbing gross odors, making clay cat litter <b>one of the best types of litter to keep your home smelling fresh. Clay litter is particularly good for those households that have several cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w8AoWtJNfvU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/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. Check Price on Chewy.<\/li>\n<li>Purina Tidy Cats Pure Nature Cat Litter Best Value. Check Price on Chewy.<\/li>\n<li>Swheat Scoop Unscented + All-Nature&#8217;s Cat Litter Premium Choice.<\/li>\n<li>Nature&#8217;s Miracle Premium Clumping Corn Cob Cat Litter.<\/li>\n<li>K KAMY&#8217;S ZOO I AM TOFU Cat Litter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_clay_or_pine_litter_better_for_cats\"><\/span>Is clay or pine litter better for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_clay_cat_litter_and_regular\"><\/span>What is the difference between clay cat litter and regular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your cat is using a clay litter, those airborne particles can be inhaled and cause irritation, an allergic reaction, and even an asthma attack. According to vets at Cornell University&#8217;s College of Veterinary Medicine, repeat exposure to allergens like clay dust cause the immune system to go into hyperdrive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_clay_litter\"><\/span>What are the benefits of clay litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clay is used in cat litters because of its ability to absorb liquid. <b>Traditional clay litter can absorb its weight in cat urine and, because it separates the urine effectively, has some natural odor control as well. However, as clay litter becomes soiled and can no longer absorb liquid, odor can begin to be a problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_litter_do_most_cats_prefer\"><\/span>What type of litter do most cats prefer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pine litter is the safest option for cat litter. It does not contain chemicals, toxic additives, or synthetic perfumes like litters made from silica gel or clay. It is low-dust, so, as a cat parent, you do not have to worry about its respiratory system and the toxic chemicals found in dust clouds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_clumping_or_non-clumping_litter_better\"><\/span>Is clumping or non-clumping litter better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A variety of studies have found that cats prefer their litter to be <b>soft and fine-grained. A recent study compared three types of unscented litterwood pellets, silica microgranules, and nonclumping clay granules. Overwhelmingly, the cats chose silica and clay over the pellets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_matter_what_cat_litter_you_use\"><\/span>Does it matter what cat litter you use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Non-clumping absorbs more of the waste, while the clumping litter traps more of the odor. Non-clumping usually requires changing out the litter at least once a week, while clumping requires less changing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_healthiest_type_of_cat_litter\"><\/span>What is the healthiest type of cat litter?<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. Check Price on Chewy.<\/li>\n<li>Purina Tidy Cats Pure Nature Cat Litter Best Value. Check Price on Chewy.<\/li>\n<li>Swheat Scoop Unscented + All-Nature&#8217;s Cat Litter Premium Choice.<\/li>\n<li>Nature&#8217;s Miracle Premium Clumping Corn Cob Cat Litter.<\/li>\n<li>K KAMY&#8217;S ZOO I AM TOFU Cat Litter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-198825\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-healthiest-type-of-cat-litter.jpg\" alt=\"What is the healthiest type of cat litter?\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-healthiest-type-of-cat-litter.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-healthiest-type-of-cat-litter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-healthiest-type-of-cat-litter-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-healthiest-type-of-cat-litter-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_clay_litter_better_than_clumping\"><\/span>Is clay litter better than clumping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The most absorbent options for non-clumping cat litter are made from clay. While it doesn&#8217;t clump, it still has a ton of moisture-absorbing capability before it becomes overwhelming. Crystal cat litters are known for great odor control, but they&#8217;re not extra absorbent, so you&#8217;re giving up absorbency for less smell.<\/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=\"What_is_the_healthiest_litter_for_my_cat\"><\/span>What is the healthiest litter for my cat?<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. Check Price on Chewy.<\/li>\n<li>Purina Tidy Cats Pure Nature Cat Litter Best Value. Check Price on Chewy.<\/li>\n<li>Swheat Scoop Unscented + All-Nature&#8217;s Cat Litter Premium Choice.<\/li>\n<li>Nature&#8217;s Miracle Premium Clumping Corn Cob Cat Litter.<\/li>\n<li>K KAMY&#8217;S ZOO I AM TOFU Cat Litter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_litter_is_best\"><\/span>What type of litter is best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Litter TypeScented or UnscentedClumping or Non-clumpingClayAvailable in both scented and unscented varietiesQuick clumpingCornAvailable in natural and scented varieties natural clumpingCoconut HuskNatural scentClumps lightlyWheatAvailable in natural and scented varieties natural clumping4 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_clay_litter_better_for_cats\"><\/span>Is clay litter better for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your cat is using a clay litter, those airborne particles can be inhaled and cause irritation, an allergic reaction, and even an asthma attack. According to vets at Cornell University&#8217;s College of Veterinary Medicine, repeat exposure to allergens like clay dust cause the immune system to go into hyperdrive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_type_of_cat_litter_is_best\"><\/span>Which type of cat litter is best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clay is used in cat litters because of its ability to absorb liquid. <b>Traditional clay litter can absorb its weight in cat urine and, because it separates the urine effectively, has some natural odor control as well. However, as clay litter becomes soiled and can no longer absorb liquid, odor can begin to be a problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_clay_litter_healthy_for_cats\"><\/span>Is clay litter healthy for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, litter dust whether clay or otherwise <b>can be a potent respiratory irritant for cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xKl6TKLqIGU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_cat_eats_clay_litter\"><\/span>What happens if my cat eats clay litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Medical Reasons If your cat is eating litter, it could be a sign that they have an underlying health issue. Petful points out that eating litter <b>can be a sign of anemia, a vitamin or mineral deficiency or a neurological disorder all conditions that require diagnosis by a veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is clay cat litter better?What&#8217;s wrong with clay cat litter?What is the difference between clay litter and regular litter?What is the best type of cat litter?What kind of litter is healthiest for cats?Which is better clay litter or clumping litter?What&#8217;s the difference between clay cat litter and regular cat litter?Is clay litter&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":198823,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-190392","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-clay-cat-litter-better.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190392"}],"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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190392"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190392\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":198826,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190392\/revisions\/198826"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/198823"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190392"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190392"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}