I saw this article in Woman's world that I thought I should share with you in regards to clumping litter.
Experts caution that using litter that clumps could be harming your cat's and your own health!
Scoopable litter clumps because of a substance called sodium bentonite, which acts like an expandable cement, swelling to 15 times its size when it gets wet, explains Minnesota toxicologist Carl Hornfeldt, Ph.D. Cats often lick themselves after using the litter box, ingesting litter dust. Inside them, it expands, gradually causing respiratory and digestive problems. In fact, a study at the Hennepin Center for Poison Control in Minnesota shows that not only can cats be slowly poisoned, but so can humans who regularly breathe in the dust!
Your stay-safe solution: Most veterinarians say the old-fashioned kind is safer and cheaper for all cats.
Has anyone else heard anything about this?
Your opinions on this would be greatly appreciated.
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