CORN VS. CLAY: WHAT TYPES OF CAT LITTER TO BUY & WHY
There are a lot of options when it comes to cat litter. We break down each different type, and what you should look for when choosing your litter.
Clumping vs. Non-Clumping Cat Litter: Which to Use and Why
There are many kinds of cat litter out there – finding the one that’s best for you can seem daunting. The cat litter aisle is chocked full of bags, boxes and jugs. How do you start narrowing down your options?
There are many factors to take into consideration, like natural vs. clay or scented vs. unscented, but one of the best places to start is to decide whether you want a clumping or non-clumping litter.
WHICH IS BETTER: CLUMPING OR NON-CLUMPING LITTER?
While the answer to this question may depend somewhat on your personal preferences, our team of cat experts concluded that clumping cat litter is vastly superior to non-clumping. We encourage you to opt for a clumping litter for a number of reasons:
1. Easy to Scoop
A quick clumping cat litter makes scooping easier because your cat’s “business” is trapped in firm, tight clumps that are easy to remove.
2. Less Contamination
Non-clumping litters don’t clump around your cats “solids”, so they can get spread around and contaminate the rest of the litter, which isn’t only unsanitary but can also be dangerous as cat poo may carry Toxoplasmosis or other harmful bacteria.
3. No Chiseling
Clumping litters trap liquids before they seep to the bottom of the box. Without clumping, you may need to chisel those liquids out of the box later.
4. Odor Control
Clumping litters trap odor inside the clumps, where non-clumping litters tend to have a harder time keeping odor contained.
5. Healthier Alternatives
Non-clumping litters are often made of clay, which is strip-mined from the earth (which is bad for the environment) and may contain harmful silica dust (which is harmful for you and your cat).
At World’s Best Cat Litter™ we’re so confident in the benefits of a clumping litter that we designed all of our products with quick clumping ability to ensure outstanding odor control and easy cleanup! Learn more about our different formulas.
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Here is my issue with company’s that do not make a non- clumping litter. My cat being a weirdo and loving water is constantly getting the clumps stuck to his feet and belly and then cleaning himself off (Ingesting them). This has caused him to develop an intestinal blockage and an expensive vet bill. We had to switch to a non- clumping clay litter instead. We hate using clay because it’s bad for us and our cat but we can not find a natural litter that is non clumping! It’s driving me crazy. Any suggestions?
Thank you for sharing your feedback. To clarify; have you tried World’s Best Cat Litter™?
World’s Best Cat Litter™ is made with natural ingredients from corn (Original Series) or corn and other plant derived fibers (Advanced Natural Series)and does not contain Sodium Bentonite, which is commonly used in clay litters as a clumping agent. The corn’s ability to absorb moisture and the natural starches in the corn allow it to clump. It is digestible and it contains no chemicals, clays, dyes or perfumes. Because World’s Best Cat Litter™ is made from all natural ingredients, any litter ingested will pass through the animal’s system naturally, not causing any intestinal blockages. If your pet were to consume large quantities of World’s Best Cat Litter™, we would
recommend choosing a different litter.
If you are interested in trying World’s Best Cat Litter™ and find that it does not work for your household, we do offer a money back guarantee.
Why would anyone use NON-clumping litter??