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Clumping cat litter is great for convenience, since it absorbs your cat's urine and forms it into one solid, easy-to-remove "clump". One issue that cat owners need to look for when purchasing these products is that some clumping cat litter are better for your cat than others -- and some perform better than others also. For instance, the low-priced clumping cat litter you might find at your supermarket or big-box retailer may be inexpensive: But they also contain possible carcinogens like sand (quartz silica) and sodium bentonite. Sodium bentonite is the reason you're not supposed to flush most clumping litter, as it expands to several times it's natural size when it comes in contact with liquid and can clog up plumbing and sewer systems. Going Green When you purchase green clumping cat litter, you will get ingredients made from corn cobs, recycled newspaper and various wood shavings. This is a far more natural alternative, while yours and your pet's health will benefit greatly. The ingredients used in low-quality mixtures are great for commercial building products, but not so great for your cat's litter box. Spending a few dollars more on a more natural product will also make your cat much happier, since they prefer the sweet, natural smell of natural products Eco Friendly Products Rather than reading through the list of ingredients, you can look for mixtures that say "Eco Friendly" and try to stray away from clay-based clumping cat litter. Not everyone will be interested in switching brands, but these days everything is "going green" and there is a good reason for that: Our loved one's health. Aside from health benefits, you can also safely flush most of these products down the toilet, which reduces your garbage expenses and keeps litter out of our landfills. Just think how easy it will make your life when you can scoop out the litter box after your cat does their business, flush it down the toilet and move on -- your cat always has a fresh spot to do their business. Find out more on clumping cat litter and read many interesting articles on pet health.
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