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Cat Litter is a necessity for many cat owners and the average cat owner will spend more than one thousand dollars every year on purchasing cat litter. Cat litter (often called kitty litter) is one of the materials used in litter boxes to absorb moisture from cats.

However, what is unknown to many cat owners, their cat litter could have damaging health effects for their pet. For example, many cat litter manufactures use clay to make their litter which traps smells but can create mess around the house.

There are many types of cat litter. The main types are clay, sand, clumping litter, crystal and wheat. Each one has it's own distinct advantages and disadvantages. Some of these are:

Sand or dirt: cheap, easy and quickly available. BUT it does not absorb odor and it tracks easily.

Basic Cat litter: Inexpensive. Less likely to be tracked through the house. BUT lots of cleaning and the box can smell. Dusty.

Clumping litter: Easy to clean, less odor. BUT cats can track it through the house easier. Dusty. Maybe harmful if ingested.

Crystal litter: Easy to clean. Low smell. No dust BUT maybe harmful if swallowed. Crystals roll everywhere. Cats may not like walking on it.

Wheat Litter: Much like clumping litter but more environmentally sound and safer if ingested. BUT there is more cat odor. Tends to expensive. Dusty.

When choosing cat litter, it is important to purchase one made from safe materials that cannot be ingested by cats and also have the ability to neutralize bad odors quickly. The cat litter should also clump for easy disposal.

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