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Kitty Litter
By Darren Davis
Kitty litter is a catchall term for any number of materials used as a medium for use in litter boxes to absorb moisture and masks or diminishes odors.
Cat litter comes in several kinds from clay, to clumping, silica gel, and biodegradable. Some are treated to for odor control and others claim to be dust free. Most get tracked through the house to some degree or another, and most cats seem to have their own preferences.
It was developed in 1948. It was originally made from clay, so it was more absorbent than sand, which is what had been used until then. Because it was a much larger grain, it didn't track through the house as much, making house cat owners everywhere happy. The term "kitty litter" is now used as a generic term for any of the products marketed for this purpose.
After clay litter, clumping litter came along. Made from bentonite clay, this this clumps into pieces when wet. While very convenient, manufacturers recommend that it be completely changed out every four to six weeks to prevent a build up of bacteria. Clumping litter has become the most popular form of kitty litter.
Most recently, biodegradable forms of kitty litter have been developed from materials such as recycled newspaper, wood pellets, sawdust, corncobs and other material. This biodegradable version offers a good alternative to filling landfills with clay and other types because it may be flushable or even compost-able (for non-vegetable gardens, after you've removed the poop). Biodegradable litters often last longer than other types but can be a more expensive.
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