Sentences with phrase «clay litters»

I now use pine pellets (I couldn't stand the dust and smell of clay litters, I swear the dust in every room of my apartment smelled like cat litter) that turn to sawdust when you wet them and then they soak up pee after.

Most clay litters are not biodegradable and have a much larger carbon footprint.

ökocat weighs 50 % to 60 % less than clay litters.

«The usage cost of natural litters compared to cheaper clay litters is comparable due to less waste and the need to use less product,» he adds.

One of the biggest recent trends in the category is the switch from traditional clay litters to more natural and environmentally conscious litter products, a change driven by the newest generation of pet owners.

«The demand for clay litters will always exist, but as consumers become smarter and demand products that are safe and easy to use, natural litters will continue to grow,» says Jean Broders, brand manager of World's Best Cat Litter.

And unlike clay litters, there's no silica dust for you or your cat to breathe.

It's three to five times more absorbent than clay litters.

Pioneer Pet Products Smart Cat Clumping Litter Smart Cat All - Natural Clumping Litter, from Pioneer Pet Products, is formulated completely from USA - farmed grass and offers a high - performance, lightweight alternative to traditional clay litters.

«When we do demo tests at trade shows, the clay litters have liquid floating on top of them while Catfidence just keeps soaking it up,» says Cannella.

Walker points out: «Unfortunately, too many consumers focus on the lower price point of clumping clay litters.»

Based in Quebec, Canada, the company makes natural clay litters that are designed to be lightweight.

Clay litters are usually unscented but may contain baking soda or scented fresheners.

«The trend over the past few years, as people have learned more about the health effects of clay and clumping clay litters, is toward more natural, healthier and lighter weight products that won't last forever in landfills,» says Ed Owens, vice president of engineering for American Wood Fibers.

They are both biodegradable, unlike clay litters, which put millions of pounds into landfills annually and whose raw material is mined rather than renewable.

«This product is not only about a third of the weight of clay litters, but it also has double the odor control and more absorption power than our pellet litters.»

Traditional clay litters never actually break down, so more than eight million pounds end up in landfills each year — and stay there.

Also, natural litters are lighter than clay litters.

Ideal for cats with respiratory ailments, or people with allergies, ökocat's Natural Paper Dust - Free Litter won't track through the house like clay litters, or leave paw prints on the furniture.

If you hate the waste and dust created by standard clay litters, then natural litters are a more eco-friendly and healthy option for everyone (even if they aren't always as effective as clay).

Touting 500 % absorbency rate, 7 - day odor control, and being biodegradable as well as flushable, Featherweight is 70 % lighter than clay litters, yet allows an 11 lb.

We anticipate continued and exponential growth of ökocat, as cat - parents demand litters that are healthier for their cat, home and planet, and more importantly, perform outstandingly against the traditional dusty clay litters that fill up our landfills.»

Though eating litter may lead to some temporary gastrointestinal discomfort, research shows that commercial clay litters, both clumping and nonclumping, are not dangerous to your pet's long - term health.

Most clay litters contain bentonite clay, also called sodium bentonite, montmorillonite or montmorillonite clay (the names are used interchangeably, even within the industry).

Whether your cat prefers the original Fresh & Clean, or our fragrance free Cat's Pride Natural, all our clay litters are made using only safe and gentle ingredients without ever compromising on performance.

Make no mistake about it; we're not saying that you should shun clay litters.

Brett Sliger, manager of The Healthy Pet in Eugene, Ore., said many of his customers don't like clay litters and are looking for something that clumps well and absorbs smells.

And, these products are a big improvement in that area over other clay litters.

Christine Mallar, owner of Green Dog Pet Supply in Portland, Ore., pointed out that as a green retailer specializing in environmentally friendly pet supplies, she does not carry clay litters.

An example of a simple alternative would have been to title the article «Best Clay Cat Litter» or include the non-clay alternatives (I have no doubt that clay litters will clump better than non-clay litters).

** As compared to many scoopable clay litters; number of uses may vary based on individual litter changing habits.

It's better for the environment, too — because it weighs less than other clay litters, more packages fit in a truckload and fewer trucks are needed to ship it, so less fuel gets used.

Scoopable litters usually have finer grains than basic clay litters, and have the added advantage of being easy to keep clean on a daily basis.

It's best to purchase different types, though, and offer them side by side to let your cat choose; try clay litters, shredded paper, sawdust, wood pellets, even sand or dirt.

Most cats prefer fine - grained, soft substrates for elimination, so the clumping litters or dust - free small grained clay litters are most acceptable.

However, high - quality, dust - free, clay litters are relatively small - grained and may be perfectly acceptable to your cat.

The overall consensus is clumping, non-scented, carbon based clay litters.

Some cats don?t like the way clumping litters can retain the smell of urine after being scooped, but still prefer clay litters, so going with a non-clumping clay litter and just dumping it weekly may work.

Some folks are concerned with the environmental aspect of the clay litters, which do have an impact, both in the sourcing and treatment of the clay, and with the disposal.

The ökocat super soft clumping wood cat litter has a fine texture similar to that of traditional clay litters, making it easy to transition a cat from a clay litter to a scoopable natural formula and is ideal for cats with sensitive paws.

People (or cats) with respiratory issues or asthma may be sensitive to the heavy perfumes used in many clay litters to mask odors.

The litter degrades quickly and cleanly unlike clay litters that sit in landfills for years.

Degrades quickly and cleanly unlike clay litters that sit in land fills for years.

Traditional clumping clay litters are made from bentonite clay — which forms a cement - like compound in water.

Our sustainable litters come from the earth, and can be returned to the earth and won't sit in landfills for 100 + years like clay litters do.

Won't track through the house like clay litters, or leave paw prints on the furniture.

Natural litters provide benefits to you, your cat and the environment because they are made from sustainable resources and are fully biodegradable, unlike clay litters.

Unlike clay litters, there's no heavy lifting here.

Higher absorbency and higher yield means litter stays dry and lasts much longer than clay litters, or even other naturals.

Cat litter: Because of the dust that rises from clay litters, most of them are not good for asthmatic cats.