Tender, cute, playful, graceful, independent cats love more than half of humanity, and those who have the opportunity, be sure to keep them at home. Cats (if not spoiled) are quite unpretentious, very clean and can deliver a host of unforgettable minutes to the owner. A very good quality of these animals is that they do not need to walk on the street. They go to the toilet at home.
It is great if the owner has taught his pet to use the toilet. If not, the question arises of acquiring for the pussies his personal toilet. Its simplest solution is a plastic tray. Such a seemingly ordinary household item exists in several variations. The first is a tray with a grate. It is also called “dry paws,” because they really always remain dry in a cat. During the process, the urine of the animal through the grate falls directly into the tray. This type of toilet is very economical, since it does not require constant purchase of filler. But he also has flaws. One of the most significant is that the contents of the tray must be periodically removed, otherwise the smell spreads throughout the apartment. Yes, and the cat may refuse to go on a dirty pot.
If the option with a grid did not fit, you need to buy a pot and a filler. Cats have a genetic feature in their toilet to dig a hole, and after the process it is necessary to dig it. With the filler, she will do the same, so the pot is preferably deep and with a rim along the edge. Also, to replace the filler, you will need a scoop. It is better to take it with medium cells, since everything that is needed falls into the large ones, and everything that is unnecessary gets stuck in the small ones and, therefore, prevents screening.
What to take cat litter?
It makes no sense to choose the cheapest one, because, as a rule, it will have to be changed much more often than expensive. As a result, a lot of trouble, but zero savings. But the most expensive does not guarantee an easy life. The manufacturer can wind up a price for a promoted brand, to which the cat does not care much. If she doesn’t like such a filler, even if she is golden, the pet will choose a corner for herself in the house and will relieve the need there.
So how to choose cat litter? Experienced cat people are advised to try a few and stay on the one that the cat will like and suit its owner.
In appearance, there are synthetic and natural fillers. Synthetic ones include silicone and silica gel. They have a lot of advantages. The main thing is that they are enough for a long time. In a house with only one cat, a 3-kilogram bag of silicone filler lasts for a month. In addition, these fillers absorb the smells of cat's needs, do not have dust and do not create dirt, that is, they do not stick to the paws. Some distributors of cat products claim that the best cat litter is synthetic. However, this product has two major drawbacks. The first is the high price. The second is the health hazard of both the cat and all family members. There is very little likelihood that the toilet filler, and even for the cat, is made from environmental raw materials. Then its price would be such that it would fit only royal cats. The most famous brands of synthetic fillers are “Cotix”, “Fresh Step”, “Etiquette”, “Trixi”, “Silicate”.
Natural granular fillers are more democratic. They are released from clay and from sawdust. Clay cat litter is available in various granule sizes. Large granules clump worse, but are better suited for long-haired cat breeds. Small ones clump perfectly, but there is a lot of dust from them. In general, when a cat digs a hole in such a filler, the garbage scatters a meter around. Another disadvantage of this product is its adherence to the legs of an animal. Small, so generally spread throughout the apartment. But he has more advantages. This filler is not very expensive, for consumption per cat it takes about 10 kg per month. It absorbs urine well and neutralizes odors. The most famous clay filler brands are domestic Bars and Murka, and foreign Prestige and Vitacraft Compact.
Wood filler for a cat's toilet, if it is not aromatic, neutralizes odors poorly. Another inconvenience is the quick soaking of tyrsa, which will have to be changed several times a day.
Wet tyrsa clings to paws and is well carried around the house, which is also not very convenient. But then this filler is environmentally friendly and quite cheap. The most popular brands are "Lesok" (has a pleasant smell of needles), "Clean Paws" and "Superket".
Cat reviews are of great help in choosing a cat litter. These people have learned from personal experience which product is better. Many of them advise taking a combined filler consisting of pressed sawdust and silicone granules. This mixture lasts longer than clean sawdust, the smell is also absorbed well. And the price does not bite. However, it is also impossible to fully rely on the opinions of others, because cats are different for everyone.