{"id":86504,"date":"2022-04-22T12:03:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-if-my-kitten-eats-cat-litter-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:03:34","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:03:34","slug":"is-it-bad-if-my-kitten-eats-cat-litter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-if-my-kitten-eats-cat-litter-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it bad if my kitten eats cat 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\/is-it-bad-if-my-kitten-eats-cat-litter-2\/#Is_it_bad_if_my_kitten_eats_cat_litter\" title=\"Is it bad if my kitten eats cat litter?\">Is it bad if my kitten eats cat 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\/is-it-bad-if-my-kitten-eats-cat-litter-2\/#How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_eating_cat_litter\" title=\"How do I stop my cat from eating cat litter?\">How do I stop my cat from eating 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-it-bad-if-my-kitten-eats-cat-litter-2\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_kitten_eats_litter\" title=\"What do I do if my kitten eats litter?\">What do I do if my kitten eats 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-it-bad-if-my-kitten-eats-cat-litter-2\/#Will_cat_litter_hurt_a_cat_if_they_eat_it\" title=\"Will cat litter hurt a cat if they eat it?\">Will cat litter hurt a cat if they eat it?<\/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-it-bad-if-my-kitten-eats-cat-litter-2\/#Is_it_okay_for_kitten_to_eat_cat_litter\" title=\"Is it okay for kitten to eat cat litter?\">Is it okay for kitten to eat cat 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\/is-it-bad-if-my-kitten-eats-cat-litter-2\/#Why_is_my_cat_eating_the_cat_litter\" title=\"Why is my cat eating the cat litter?\">Why is my cat eating the cat 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-it-bad-if-my-kitten-eats-cat-litter-2\/#What_will_happen_if_a_cat_eats_cat_litter\" title=\"What will happen if a cat eats cat litter?\">What will happen if a cat eats 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-it-bad-if-my-kitten-eats-cat-litter-2\/#Is_it_bad_if_my_cat_eats_cat_litter\" title=\"Is it bad if my cat eats cat litter?\">Is it bad if my cat eats cat 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\/is-it-bad-if-my-kitten-eats-cat-litter-2\/#How_do_I_stop_my_kitten_from_eating_cat_litter\" title=\"How do I stop my kitten from eating cat litter?\">How do I stop my kitten from eating cat litter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_if_my_kitten_eats_cat_litter\"><\/span>Is it bad if my kitten eats cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition, <b>cats that eat clumping cat litter should be taken to the veterinarian right away because the absorbency of the kitty litter is dangerous for their system. It can cause choking or an intestinal blockage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_eating_cat_litter\"><\/span>How do I stop my cat from eating cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Changing to a different type of litter may help stop the behavior, as can removing any toys or plants that the cat tries to chew on. You can try to train the cat not to eat non-food items by getting its attention with a loud clap and a firm no when you see the behavior and\/or moving the cat away from the item.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_kitten_eats_litter\"><\/span>What do I do if my kitten eats litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Curious Kittens If you see a kitten eating litter, <b>immediately remove the little fellow from the litter box. (If he&#8217;s still peeing, you have to let him finish first, of course.) Also, take note that if a kitten swallows a clumping litter pellet, the litter can cause intestinal blockages and other health complications.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_cat_litter_hurt_a_cat_if_they_eat_it\"><\/span>Will cat litter hurt a cat if they eat it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Litter is not good for cats to eat, but some litter is more dangerous than others. Clumping litter contains sodium bentonite, and it is especially dangerous for cats. The sodium bentonite can clump inside of their intestines and cause a blockage. In extreme cases, it can even cause bentonite toxicosis when ingested.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_for_kitten_to_eat_cat_litter\"><\/span>Is it okay for kitten to eat cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Curious Kittens Kittens may eat litter out of curiosity, so <b>it&#8217;s recommended not to use clumping litter until they are older. Ingesting clumping litter may cause an intestinal blockage. Be sure to use a non-toxic litter and monitor use.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_eating_the_cat_litter\"><\/span>Why is my cat eating the cat 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_will_happen_if_a_cat_eats_cat_litter\"><\/span>What will happen if a cat eats cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition, cats that eat clumping cat litter should be taken to the veterinarian right away because the absorbency of the kitty litter is dangerous for their system. <b>It can cause choking or an intestinal blockage<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_if_my_cat_eats_cat_litter\"><\/span>Is it bad if my cat eats cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition, <b>cats that eat clumping cat litter should be taken to the veterinarian right away because the absorbency of the kitty litter is dangerous for their system. It can cause choking or an intestinal blockage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_kitten_from_eating_cat_litter\"><\/span>How do I stop my kitten from eating cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Stop Your Cat from Eating their Litter<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Call them away from their litter box. If you find your cat hanging out in their litter box without actually using it, or eating their litter, remove them from the box.  <\/li>\n<li>Distract them with play.  <\/li>\n<li>Provide something else to munch on.  <\/li>\n<li>Improve their diet.<\/li>\n<p>14-Aug-2019<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it bad if my kitten eats cat litter?How do I stop my cat from eating cat litter?What do I do if my kitten eats litter?Will cat litter hurt a cat if they eat it?Is it okay for kitten to eat cat litter?Why is my cat eating the cat litter?What will happen&#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-86504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86504"}],"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=86504"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86504\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86504"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86504"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86504"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}