It is important to choose the right litter mat for your feline. We’ve detailed the essential steps to choosing the perfect mat for your cat in this article.

you want to do everything you can to make your kitten happy. One way to do this is to provide the best clumping litter available. In this article, we will cover the different types of clumping litter available.

If you’re like most cat owners, you want the best for your feline friend. And when it comes to choosing the right litter, there are a lot of factors to consider. There are a wide variety of materials, textures and smells, so how do you know which one is best for your cat?

Omega Paw is a company that manufactures, develops and markets innovative products for cats and dogs. Their goal is to continuously design quality products with efficiency. Honesty and integrity are part of their values. They are always looking to listen to customer needs, like with this self-cleaning litter box.

Description of the litter box:

This self-cleaning litter box has a lid with four clips that snaps onto the bottom box. Notice, it is made of durable plastic in two color tones. Inside the bin, there is a foldable and removable piece of plastic. Its top is without opening and fits into the bottom tray in the contour groove. Inside, a sieve is held in place by four plastic tabs in the bottom of the bin, two on each side. Simply position this grid between the tabs. Thus this part will be stable in the tank.

This sieve allows the litter to be cleaned. This part takes up about a third of the space in the tray. The rest being to put the clumping litter. In the box, there is an arrow that indicates the level of litter to put in it. On the lid, there is an opening to insert the drawer, this receptacle has the purpose of retaining the waste. On the side, a large opening to allow your cat to enter and exit freely. With this self-cleaning litter box you don’t need a shovel.

Self-cleaning litter box, how it works

The way this bin works is very simple. Just rotate the tray slowly. Also, by leaning the tray towards the side of the drawer, the litter enters the grid and the waste falls into the receptacle. Then simply rotate the tray to its original position so that the litter comes out of the sieve and returns to the tray without waste and clean. Once the bin has been repositioned, remove the drawer and throw the waste in the trash. Once the container has been cleaned, put it back in its hole. When the litter decreases, add more to the indicated line.

Conclusion

To conclude, self-cleaning litter box uses clumping litter. Namely, it is really easy to use and cleaning is done quickly. No need for a shovel or getting your hands dirty. Much less litter on the floor. In addition, less odor under the nose since the litter moves in its container, so the smell stays inside much longer. Finally, there are two formats of this self-cleaning litter box. A small size, ideal for a size cat (45 CM X 38 CM X 42 CM) and a large size for two or more cats. (52 CM X 45 CM X 48 CM)

A very wide variety of cat litter exists on the market, but which one to choose? Silica litter, clumping litter, recycled paper litter, and many more. Here are the main types of litter and their characteristics to make your choice easier.

Silica litter

What is that?

Silica litter is a litter composed of quartz crystals and baking soda, it comes in the form of small transparent crystals. These small crystals have the particularity of a very high capacity for absorbing liquids and trapping odors thanks to their tetrahedral structure. Over the time that your cat goes to relieve itself in the silica litter, the crystals that have absorbed urine will turn yellow, allowing you to judge whether the litter needs to be changed or not.

If you find small colored crystals, usually blue, inside your silica litter, it is because some brands use them as an indicator to more easily determine if the litter needs to be changed. The colored crystals are crystals like any other, they have only been infused with a dye that is not harmful to your cat in order to notice if the litter needs to be changed at a glance.

The characteristics of silica litter?

The main advantage of silica litter is that it is very easy to maintain. The only upkeep is to scoop up the droppings on top and mix well once a day. The urine will lodge in the small crystals and trap the smell at the same time. Mixing the litter will ensure that the already soaked crystals are not left on the surface. It is advisable to change the litter about once a month. Silica litter also has the particularity of being very dust-free, therefore, perfect for asthmatic cats.

Clumping cat litter

What is that?

Clumping litter is litter composed primarily of clay minerals. Clay has a high humidity level which has the effect of creating more or less solid balls when in contact with liquid such as your cat’s urine or liquid excrement.

The characteristics of clumping litter?

Clumping litter has the advantage of being easy to maintain thanks to the balls formed due to the properties of the latter. Some brands use a low scent embedded in the litter to reduce foul odors in your facility. Clumping litter is also popular for its low price compared to other litter models. The maintenance of this litter is quite simple, you just need to scoop up the lovers formed through urine and solid waste on top with a sieve shovel and replace the used litter with new one. It is advisable to change empty its tray and use new litter once a month.

Recycled paper litter

What is that?

Recycled paper litter is, as the name suggests, recycled paper litter, without ink or chemicals. Due to its composition, it offers a great absorption capacity for odors and liquids as well as a long lifespan.

Characteristics of recycled paper cat litter

Paper litter is unique in that it is not made up of small crystals or granules. Since this litter is made up of larger pieces of paper, the paper sticks may be too big to fit through the holes in your shovel. You can use a shovel with bigger holes, but risk throwing away papers that are still usable. You can then continue to use a shovel with smaller holes if you wish. To more easily spot the pieces of paper already soaked, look at the darker ones.

When your cat goes to urinate, the urine will lodge at the bottom of the tray, so it is the papers at the bottom of the tray that must be removed. Note that, unlike clumping litter, it will not form a ball when your cat goes to relieve itself. As this litter has the particularity of being very little irritable, it is a good option for sensitive cats or kittens.

Diatomaceous earth cat litter

A diatom-based cat litter made from the fossilized skeletons of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms. This natural and ecological litter is available in non-clumping form. It is in the form of a porous rock which, once reduced to small granules, provides a 100% natural litter. A bio-compatible and ultra-comfortable litter. Namely, it is easily maintained like silica litter.

Conclusion

In conclusion, each litter has its own advantages. Look at the different litter models and compare the pros and cons to make your choice. To see several examples of litter boxes mentioned earlier, click here.

The advantage of this litter is that it is durable and easy to maintain. The crystals that are used in the bedding of your animals, instantly absorb the urine as well as its smell.