Cat owners want the best for their pets. And this requires not only quality care, suitable food, toys that meet their needs, but also the
choice of a cat litter
that will suit not only the animal, but also its owner. The good news is that there are many types of cat litter that can make life easier for owners while providing maximum comfort for felines. Price, absorption capacity, ease of pickup, presence or not of a perfume, clumping or classic… Discover the criteria which will allow you to choose well.
Choosing a cat litter is not easy given the diversity and multiplicity of offers.
In pet stores, on the internet or even in supermarkets, there is a huge variety of cat litter, each with their own characteristics.
But because your cat has specific needs and because you have certain requirements for cleaning comfort and odors, there are a number of basic criteria that you should focus on.
Don't panic, discover here a whole selection of cat litter boxes that are both effective and comfortable for your companion.
Our selection :
Catsan mineral litter -
Pure Cat Silica Litter
Ultra clumping Vitakraft litter
Siria clumping vegetable litter
Sanicat scented litter
Biokat's Diamond Care Fresh
Nullodor odorless colored litter
Perlinette litter for sensitive cats
Lifelong corn litter
Green litter Aimé
What is the best cat litter?
There are many types of kitty litter, all of which meet different needs.
Some will appreciate having to change their cat's litter only once a month, others will favor the natural side of the components ... In short, there is something for everyone.
But what is the best kitty litter?
Ultra absorbent litter
This is probably the first quality to check in a cat litter.
Some components are indeed more absorbent than others.
Clumping mineral litters, for example, are very absorbent and easy to maintain.
Vegetable bedding, on the other hand, is often less absorbent and will therefore need to be changed more regularly.
An anti-odor litter
Second selection criterion: the capacity of the litter to neutralize odors.
For this, nothing better than a scented litter which, in addition to eliminating odors, will diffuse a sweet scent in the room.
If odor neutralization is a priority for you, it will be advisable to choose either silica litter or scented litter.
A litter appreciated by your cat
When it comes to litter, some cats are more demanding than others.
However, there are certain factors that could make it difficult for your cat to adopt a new litter box.
This is the case, for example, if your cat has always been used to mineral litter and you want to change to vegetable litter, or if your cat cannot stand the synthetic odor of his litter.
For difficult cats, it will therefore be necessary to be simple!
Where to put kitty litter in the house?
The choice of where to place kitty litter in a home should not be a matter of chance.
Indeed, the location of the litter box will determine not only the degree of comfort for its maintenance, but also the comfort of the cat itself when it does its needs.
The ideal litter box location for your cat
In order for your cat to feel comfortable using his litter box, certain rules should be followed.
The litter should in fact be located:
at least two meters from his food bowl,
at least three or four meters from his cat tree,
in a fairly quiet place, not very noisy, and with little traffic,
in a room that is always open.
If you live in a house or in an apartment with a balcony or terrace, you can also think about installing your cat's litter outside.
A beneficial option for you as well as for your companion, since he will be quiet to do his business and you will not have to put up with bad smells ...
The ideal location of the litter for the owner
For the owner, the ideal litter box location is one that requires the least amount of handling.
If your cat's litter box can be flushed down the toilet, you may want to consider placing it near your toilet, as long as the toilet is always accessible.
If you are thinking of throwing your cat's litter in the trash, there are two solutions available to you: install your cat's litter box near your trash can, or install a special trash can for your cat's litter.
Finally, also think about the bad smells that your cat's litter box can give off, and avoid placing it in a place where you spend a lot of time, such as a living room or bedroom, for example.
How to avoid litter odors?
Litter box odors can be really disabling, especially in tight spaces.
Good news, however, because many tips exist to limit the spread of foul odors from litter in your home ...
Baking soda
Baking soda, environmentally friendly, smart and inexpensive, is one of the most effective solutions to get rid of litter odors.
Very often used in cooking and household chores, it can help keep your pet's litter box cleaner for longer.
All you have to do is pour some baking soda into the bottom of the litter box before each refill.
Urine will be better absorbed and odors will be controlled.
White vinegar
A great household ally too, white vinegar is particularly useful for cleaning litter boxes and permanently ridding them of bad odors.
When cleaning your cat's litter box, soak a cloth in white vinegar and scrub the plastic before rinsing it.
Regular cleaning
To avoid litter odors, the best solution is to clean the litter box very regularly, if possible at least once a week.
Over time, plastic tends to soak up urine odors, which become more difficult to remove.
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