What kind of litter should I use?
Litter boxes mimic a cat’s natural preferred environment for using the restroom. However, there are many different kinds of litter. What you use comes down to personal preference. Conventional non-clumping clay litter is the most common type of cat litter. It’s absorbent and doesn’t easily track onto the floor.
There are also plenty of biodegradable litters available, including wood pellets, recycled newspaper and sawdust. Silica gel or crystal litter is the most absorbent type of litter, and can last up to 30 days when properly cleaned and cared for. It’s also the best litter for preventing odors.
Are litter boxes sanitary?
Yes, litter boxes are a simple solution to your cat’s bathroom needs, but many worry that litter boxes aren’t sanitary. As long as you regularly change the litter and keep the box clean, it shouldn’t be an issue. You should be scooping it out daily and changing the litter completely at least once a week.
You should wash the box whenever you change out the litter. An automatic, self-cleaning litter box can handle a lot of the daily scooping for you, although you’ll still have to change the litter and clean them. If you’re concerned about your cat dragging litter out of the box, you can get a litter mat to place underneath the box.
