Types of Cat Litter
With the many types of cat litter and brands, to keep a cleaner litter box, go with a scoopable clumping litter. Cats prefer fine-grained litters because they have a softer feel. Most clumping litters have a fine texture. If you prefer the typical clay litters, a higher quality, dust-free type are relatively small grained. It’s good to find a brand that you and your cat are happy with and stick to it. There are some really good quality affordable litters like Tidy Cats, Fresh Step, Scoop Away, which are really good. All of these brands make dust free, ultra clump, multiple cat formula, and a crystal blend. I like the crystal blends the best for better odor control. Once I tried just the straight crystal litter, but my cats did not like it too much. When it comes to types of cat litter, my cats have been very cooperative and not very picky. Some cats do not like the odor of the scented or deodorant litters. Using a room deodorizer or air refresher next to the litter box might put off some cats. Putting a thin layer of baking soda in the bottom of the box will absorb odors without repelling your cat. Keeping the litter box clean is important, if the litter box odor is offensive to you than your cat will find it even more defensive. Scooping at least once a day is the best, but cats are very forgiving if you scoop every couple of days. How often you replace the litter depends on the number of cats you have, the number of litter boxes, type of litter you use, and how often you scoop. When most of the litter starts to get wet or clumped and has a strong odor to it, it’s time for a change. When it comes to the depth of the litter, most people think that more is better. After all, if you have more litter, than you would not have to clean it as often. Most cats only prefer a couple of inches because they like to feel the bottom of the litter box when they scratch and dig in the litter.
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