‘Substrate’ refers to the litter material e.g. clay or wood. Each type has its pluses and minuses. Personally, when my cat was using a litter tray, I used wood substrate. I found it good at odour suppression and it is relatively good for the environment. But, of course, I leave it to each cat owner to make their own decision. There is a greater emphasis nowadays compared to say 20 years ago to protect the environment so that aspect of the comparison is of greater importance. If the expense is not a major issue perhaps the deciding factor would be environmental impact. Read about Tidy Cats Lightweight Cat Litter – dusty.
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Two articles on cat litter substrate:
5 tips in choosing a litter tray/box and the substrate that goes in it
Optimal litter tray size for a Maine Coon and orientated north-south Here are five quick tips about cat litter trays …
Cat litter substrate compared (infographic)
‘Substrate’ refers to the litter material e.g. clay or wood. Each type has its pluses and minuses. Personally, when my …
Is cat litter dust potentially harmful to cats and cat owners?
To be honest, this topic is a bit of a minefield. It is very complicated. It is hard to find …
5 reasons why Tidy Cats Lightweight Litter is potentially dangerous to cats and caregivers
On May 31, 2014, I wrote an article entitled “Tidy Cats Lightweight Litter: Reports It Is Dangerous”. Over about eight …
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Useful tag. Click to see the articles: Cat behavior
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