Same here - I might try it on a very small group.....
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lynda Wilson
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 1:19 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =
I've seen that brand and have always wondered how cats like it. But I
won't
switch unless they tell me they want a change, lol!
good to know, thanks for sharing!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terri Brown" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =
> Petsmart carries a wheat litter that is relatively inexpensive.
> Exquisicat Natural Wheat. I'm transitioning to this....
>
> I bought a bag for my FLUTD boy, and the gang seems to be making the
> switch well. It's also scoopable, and I haven't noticed any litter box
> odors.
>
> Maybe give this a try. It's a little cheaper than Swheat Scoop.
>
> =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Travis, Dori and 6
> furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome and Sammi
> =^..^=
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Cindy McHugh<mailto:[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 9:08 AM
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =
>
>
> Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for sharing this information. I just
> checked both types of litter I have in the house and neither have an
> ingredient label. One is Fresh Step and the other is Premium Choice
> All
> Natural Unscented. I just found the Premium Choice at Pet Supplies
> Plus
> and
> haven't opened/tried it yet.
>
> I tried Feline Pine previously, but the cats didn't like it. I used to
> use
> something by Arm & Hammer that was almost like saw dust, but it was
> getting
> so expensive as I took in more cats that I went back to the clumping
> clay -
> not realizing the risks. I'll try the method you described using
> regular
> litter and baking soda.
>
> Thanks again for sharing this info. I'll be sure to pass it on to
> others
> I
> know who are using the clumping litter.
>
> Cindy
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Natalie" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>
> To: <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>
> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 8:36 AM
> Subject: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =
>
>
> > Here's more, and this is just the tip of the iceberg!
> >
> > The #1 Authority On Pet Products, Care and Services Pet Owners Trust
> Most
> >
> > Kitty Litter with a Serious Warning
> >
> > Vets have been reporting more and more kitty illnesses related to
> litter.
> > Certain litters are actually causing serious problems for our feline
> > friends
> > including asthma, bronchitis, intestinal blockage and possibly even
> lung
> > cancer.
> >
> > Most litters are loaded with chemicals to reduce odor and help with
> > absorption. These chemicals are released into the air when your cat
> digs
> > in
> > the litter box. The dust from the litter gets into the cat's lungs
> and
> can
> > wreak havoc on its immune system, putting his or her health in
> jeopardy.
> > With every visit to the litter box, your cat may be polluting its
> lungs.
> > Damage can occur in just a short period of time.
> >
> > Clumping clay litter, which forms a hard ball when it gets wet, is
> one
> of
> > the most harmful types on the market. Several brands use this clay
> to
> make
> > their litter easier to scoop. What makes it clump? It's a natural
> clay
> > ingredient called sodium bentonite. In this case, "natural" is not
> always
> > safe. Here's the problem: When this clay gets wet it expands and
> forms
> a
> > hard mass. So when your cat or kitten digs in the litter box it's
> stirring
> > up clay dust and breathing it in. Once it gets into their lungs, it
> > expands
> > from the moisture, and in time builds up, causing all sorts of lung
> > problems
> > like the ones mentioned above.
> >
> > Some clumping litters actually post a warning right on the bag; "Do
Not
> > Let
> > Cat Ingest Litter". It is ridiculous to think that you can stop your
> cat
> > from breathing while visiting the litter box .You cannot stop your
> cat
> > from
> > grooming itself with its tongue or stop your new kitten from
> swatting
> and
> > nibbling on the litter. Anything their tongue contacts gets
> ingested.
> Once
> > the clay litter is inside the cat or kitten and expands, it not only
> could
> > cause dehydration by absorbing all the body's moisture, it could
> also
> form
> > a
> > hard mass in the intestines over a period of time, which could be
> fatal.
> >
> > The problem of health difficulties and even deaths resulting from
> clumping
> > litters extend far beyond cats and kittens to ferrets, rabbits, and
> even
> > dogs that raid litter boxes. So what can you do? The solution is
> easy,
> > simple and inexpensive. Switch to a biodegradable, dust and clay
> free,
> > non-clumping litter. Many of these biodegradable litters are made
> from
> > recycled paper, which will help to save the environment as well as
your
> > pet.
> > You can find these products almost anywhere, just read the label. If
> > you're
> > worried about odor, sprinkle a small amount of baking soda in with
> the
> > litter. It works better than litter deodorizers that just cover up
> odors
> > instead of absorbing them. You can also find a litter box with a top
> that
> > has a filter for odor control.
> >
> > Now that you know some of the dangers and their solutions regarding
> kitty
> > litter, hope you will pass this information on to a friend. You
> could
> be
> > saving the health or life of an animal.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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