This type of litter is made of compressed corn kernels, sometimes combined with particles from other grains such as wheat. A good corn/grain litter produces minimal dust, clumps solidly, fights odors with a natural cereal scent, and is safe if accidentally (or intentionally) ingested by the cat. We also recommend staying away from litters that use smaller granules like clay, corn, and silica since these can get wedged in the toes of elderly cats who struggle to clean themselves, causing irritation and discomfort.

Kittens are very curious. They are new to the world and are all about exploring their environment. In some instances, this might mean having a taste of their litter. Some people won’t flush any litter, even if it’s supposed to be safe. If it clogs or causes problems, the mess and bills aren’t worth it. Cats generally don’t like artificial fragrances, but Ever Clean’s mild “paw-activated” fresh linen scent goes down much better than harsh cleaning products – which this clay litter should help you cut your use of, thanks to its advanced clumping properties and carbon content, which masks odours completely (both kinds!) The types that usually meet these marks are those made with natural ingredients. These are often in pellet form to keep things tidy and encourage clumping.Doesn’t need to be changed often – due to how much water it can hold you can leave it for up to a month (with one cat) without having to change it and it will continue to deal with odours and urine effortlessly. Some of the products used to make flushable cat litter, including corn and wheat, are common allergens. If you are allergic to these products and handle corn-or wheat-based cat litter, it could cause a reaction. Read the ingredient label carefully. One of the only wood-based clumping cat litters on the market, Cat’s Best Oko Plus is fully biodegradable, easy to compost, and made from 100% pure organic fibre.

The search for a “greener” alternative to conventional cat litter is one of the biggest reasons cat owners consider flushable cat litter, according to Derse. This creates a non-toxic highly absorbent litter. Be aware it is alkaline so silica-based litter may not be suitable for cats with sensitive paws. It creates a lot of dust which can be problematic for people and cats suffering from respiratory conditions. Although corn and wheat are often lumped together as being pretty much the same is no evidence to suggest that wheat based cat litters are a risk for aflatoxin mould. Corn has grown in popularity as a cat litter over the last few years, with one of the best selling cat litter brands being corn based.

While some corn cat litters offer decent odor control, it’s not their strength. Many corn litters also suffer from an earthy “barnyard smell”, which some cat parents do not like. They produce less dust than the average clay litter. Cats with respiratory issues may benefit from switching to a natural litter with minimal dust, according to Satchu. Grass litters, she said, are consistently among the most dust free of the natural options, though we found in testing that some of the walnut, wood, and grain litters produced equally minimal dust.

After discovering how much better tofu cat litter was, we had to formulate our own. We truly believe that our Tuft + Paw tofu litter is not only the best tofu litter available, it’s the BEST cat litter overall. Factors To Consider When Choosing Cat Litter 1. Safety + Health World’s Best corn litter is not dust-free… some find it tolerable, others don’t. There’s also disagreement about it being flushable. Pros: Made from upcycled walnut shells, absorbent and tightly clumping, produces minimal dust, soft texture I tested the litter for this guide in two phases. In the first, I compared litters of the same material side by side to assess their absorption and clumping abilities, dustiness, scent, and texture. World's Best Multiple Cat Unscented Litter excelled in comparison to all of the natural cat litter we tested. This was the only type of natural litter my cats used regularly, and that's no accident. We used corn-based litter in their youth, and according to Dr. Zay Satchu, chief veterinary officer at Bond Vet in New York City, cats are partial to the litter they used early on.Caution to Use of Corn Based Cat Litters”, by Susan Thixton, Truth About Pet Food.com, March 21, 2010 This litter is currently available as Multi-Cat Plus Extra Odor Control – Large Grains and Multi-Cat – Regular.

When buying partner items like this one, your contract of sale will be with our Range Plus Partner instead of us.Aflatoxin grows in moist, warm conditions and even though crops are tested at various stages of growth, storage and production, it’s impossible to completely prevent it.