Eco-Friendly-Cat-Litter Options

The switch to this type of litter may be a bit of an adjustment for owners and cats at the same time. Most like the clay-based litters for a number of reasons that seem mainly to provide quite a few conveniences for the owner.

And who wouldn't? We are the ones who have to deal with the clean-up and disposal.


I remember discovering clumping-litter for the first time and feeling so relieved first of all at the fact that finally I didn't have to buy cat litter every second day it seemed. I didn't give an eco-friendly-cat-litter any consideration.

The savings were huge. One or two uses by the cat, didn't mean that the whole litter box had to be tossed. And you know how cats are. If one little thing isn't to their liking, they turn up their noses and do their business elsewhere in your house. Cat urine on a rug is not a good thing at all.

Once I got past the dust and a few sneezes while filling up a box, it didn't matter anymore. All worth it, to not have to replace the litter continuously, and clean-up was a breeze, because there wasn't any really.


I didn't realize that sodium bentonite is the additive to
the litter that gives it the ability to hold so beautifully
and yet be dangerous.

I didn't know that the fine dust that came from the litter was like cement, which once breathed in, could cause some respiratory problems for my cats and me too I guess.

This can be a problem with cats, who while licking themselves constantly, can be doing some real harm while they are doing it.

Because of the cement-like properties, the dust will expand in the lungs, and apparently people and animals can be poisoned from it if they breath it long enough.

A second ingredient which is found in many clumping cat litters is quartz silica. This stuff is a type of sand and is known as a carcinogen when inhaled by animals and people as well.


The eco-friendly-cat-litter brands are trying to solve all of these problems for us.


Feline-Pine is made from sawdust pellets. What would normally end up at the garbage dump is turned into a concentrated mix minus the harsh chemicals. This becomes a much safer litter to use for the environment. The odors are absorbed by the pine. Feline Fresh Litter is similar to Feline-Pine.

Another type, World's Best, is made from whole kernal corn. It clumps well, and does not have an unpleasant odor. It controls odor from the urine well. It can be flushed because it is biodegradable. It does not contain the silica dust, and therefore your cat will not be tracking it everywhere through the house.

Precious Cat Litter is another brand, that is biodegradable and takes no time at all to decompose back into the earth. It is non-toxic, and traps urine quickly upon contact.


There are many varieties out there. Take a look at these Types of Cat Litter to choose from.


You could also use newspaper instead of any of the mixes. I have done that, but found it to be one big soggy mess, and the odor was almost unbearable. It would have to be changed very very frequently I would think.

Cedar shavings is another option.





There are some mixed reviews. Some report they can still smell something, while others report that their cats just don't like the new product, no matter what they do. And, there are people who report nothing but satisfaction with all products. You will have to decide what works best in your home.

It is recommended that when changing over brands of litter, just start with a one-third the amount at a time mixed with your old brand. Gradually increase the new mixture over time, until your cat seems totally comfortable with it.

Again, you know how picky cats can be. If they don't like something, the item rarely gets a second look in their world.


Try an eco-friendly-cat-litter, and see how your pet reacts and adjusts to it.

There are many more healthier products now, and they are
so much safer for humans and the environment as well.