5. Paper-based
This cat litter is made from biodegradable recycled paper, newspaper or recycled paper mill by-products. It mainly comes in two forms: granular and blocky. They are all light, not only absorbing moisture and controlling odor well, but they can be easier to clean than clay-type litter when they are stuck to cat's paws. Because the particles of paper cat litter are relatively small, the amount is also small. Although it does not clump, it will be gray after wet urine, which is easy to identify, so it is very convenient to remove. They usually don't produce dust and can be poured directly into the toilet and flushed out (but in small amounts) and don't leave too many traces. It is worth mentioning that some people will worry that the residual inks in recycled paper may be toxic, but in fact, those inks made from paper mill by-products should not have such problems.
6. Silicone type (crystal cat litter)
This is the latest product in cat litter. These small, biodegradable silicone round particles look like transparent round beads. They have a strong ability to absorb liquids, so urine congestion does not need to be cleaned up from time to time, but cats' stool must be shoveled out every day. Crystal cat litter is lightweight and has a good deodorization effect. Some people have reported that the smell of using this cat litter is still very strong, but in fact, as long as you clean the cat's stool frequently and stir the cat litter from time to time, the smell of smell can actually be effectively eliminated. So under what circumstances do this cat litter usually need to be replaced? The answer is: when these particles turn yellow (if you only have one cat, this litter will turn yellow in about a month), then throw them away and replace them with new trash. The disadvantage of crystal cat litter is that it is costly, and some cats don’t like their texture because they are more thorny. In addition, if the choice is inappropriate, it will be easy to buy toxic crystal cat litter, so pay special attention.
7. Medicinal type
For cats at high risk for lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), this cat litter can be used as an "early warning system" for this type of disease, which is a common cause of illness and death in male cats. When the pH of the cat's urine rises, this type of cat litter will change color and usually turn bright red, reminding the owner that the cat's body may have abnormalities. High-end medicinal cat litter is lumpy, has less dust, is rinsed, environmentally friendly, lightweight, and does not contain sodium-based bentonite. If your cat is a high-risk body of FLUTD, then this type of product can save its life in a timely manner to a large extent. The disadvantage of medicinal cat litter is very obvious, that is, the cost - it should be the most expensive product of all cat litters. However, as a preventive product, it can also be used regularly. Additionally, this cat litter is usually sold by a veterinarian.