If your house there was a small kitten, then you are probably in my head is spinning a lot of questions about what to feed, how to educate and how to accustom to the tray.In addition, of course, you need to think about how and what to fill litter box.Now a wide range of products.Today we will investigate in detail what kind of filler is best for the kittens.In order to accurately answer this question, we must consider all options, highlighting the positive and negative sides.
Group Description of goods
So, which filler is best for kittens?Previously, we used our purring box with scraps of newspapers or the usual river sand.Now, maybe more.Therefore, for the cat toilet can be filled with a different composition.And what is still better with the cat's point of view?Now we select some of the characteristics of an ideal composition for the tray pet:
- dig it convenient;
- pads lapochek it very easy to attack;
- when it Copan, in any case, the dust does not appear;
- it does not cause allergies;
- his natural smell;
- if you try to swallow it, nothing bad will happen.
What does the owner on this issue?
Now consider the characteristics of the ideal filler by the owners:
- well holds odor;
- not spread through the apartment to the cat's paws;
- when the cat is scratching in the tray, the dust does not appear;
- convenient to clean;
- it will not cause an obstruction or poisoning if the pet is suddenly wants to try it on the tooth;
- cost: filling the toilet for cats is a consumable item, which means that it is necessary to buy time.
To sum up what has been said a little, we see that most of the criteria of the ideal filler for the owners and their pets are the same.
The only thing that worries humming - this, of course, price.For a person not really understand what a pleasant flavor is not always like a cat with its sensitive enough sense of smell.
What better filler for the toilet?Now a look.Also we find differences between fillings.According to the principle of action all of them can be divided into lumps and absorbent.
first type - lumps
If a filler gets wet, then it lumps appear that quite comfortably removed from the litter box.You can simply every day to clean the tray of solid wastes and lumps regularly podsypaya new filler.That he kept a good "flavor", you need to pour it into a litter box with a thick layer (about 8 cm).Such a filler is generally suitable for most cats.
second type - absorbent
Now consider another type of filler - absorbent.It absorbs and retains moisture, it does not change its structure.After using a filler should be completely changed, because all the pellets have soaked with liquid.Otherwise, the bottom of the cat litter will accumulate fluid, causing the tray will come from the unpleasant smell.
Due to the fact that the cat is scratching in the tray, hiding their "business", she mixes used to fill unused.Therefore, it is very difficult to keep clean.We conclude that it can be used only if the house lives no more than two cats.Otherwise pay attention to the other type of filler.Otherwise you'll have to clean the litter box very often, and this, as you know, is not economical.Have absorbent filler has one drawback - it is quite an unpleasant process of replacing.At this point, you need to breathe "aroma", which he himself held.
Types
We have seen what are the fillers for cat tray on the principle of action.Now we divide the filler material from which they are made.So, they are:
- wood;
- of grain and corn;
- clay;
- silica gel;
- cellulose.
Now consider in more detail each of them, select the highlights, as well as the positive and negative qualities of each product.
Clay
Such a filler, as a rule, like purring.That's because he no longer fits their idea of how should look for the cat toilet.The quality of filler depends on the clay from which it was made.The best option - it is bentonite.This material is a type of clay that swells when it gets wet.Note that the clay filler may be komkuyushimsya and absorbent.Cost per package (5 kg) on average 280 rubles.
Wood filler cat
Wood filler is usually made from sawdust coniferous trees that are compressed into pellets.As part of its no chemicals, so it is considered environmentally friendly.Fine granules absorb fluid and neutralize odor.The downside is that as absorbing granules scattered in the dust, which are converted into dust.She, in turn, on the paws and cats spread around the apartment.Of course, that such a disadvantage is offset by all the virtues.By the way, it can be disposed of down the drain a cat litter.The price of wood below the cost of clay (bentonite) formulations.For a package that is designed for 4.5 liters of fluid you need to pay about $ 100.Note that the wood filler in producing mainly absorbed, although some manufacturers still offer the option of lumps.
silica gel is made from the dried gel of polysilicic acid filler for a toilet.Silica gel absorbs liquid very well.That is why it is used in the manufacture of such products.To this filler did not lose their properties when in contact with air, which contains moisture, prior to use it must be in a hermetically sealed package.According to the principle of action is only absorbed.If we talk about the cost of the goods, it is significantly higher than the prices of other fillers, but this option will be used longer than the others.For three kilograms of the filler need to pay about 800 rubles.Externally, it is a translucent or white granules.
Such filler may not like kittens.The reasons for this phenomenon are two.The first - to silica gel beads unpleasant attack.The second - a strange hissing sound, which occurs when the liquid falls on the pellet.
manufacturer on the package with the filler indicates that it is made from natural ingredients.But this is not true.In the manufacture of silica gel using acid, so the balls that fall on the mucosa, can cause burns (chemical).In addition, this material is a substance of the third class of hazard (moderately hazardous).
Given the fact that the cat - a very curious creatures like everything to try and kittens, as you know, familiarity with the trays begin this way, a silica gel napolnitey - is not the best option for small pet.
Other mixtures cat trays
much less common fillers of grain, corn and cellulose.The advantage of such goods in the price - it is quite low (about 300 rubles per pack, which is designed for 4.5 liters of liquid).In addition, a filler can be disposed of down the drain.
Reflect on the main issue and find, at last, an answer
If we talk about what is good for filling most of kittens and the owners, it is likely, it should give preference to lumps of clay."Why?" - You ask.Let me explain.
That's because this is not a filler toskichen neutralizes the smell of urine and economical (long enough).In addition, it is easy to clean, no need to be changed every three days full composition, it is only necessary to throw gathered clumps and solid waste as they appear.Also, the owners like it because the floor is no whitish marks and additional debris (eg sawdust).This filler is the most similar to the usual toilet in nature.
Councils to the owners of small kittens
Whatever your choice, use the filler in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements.Pour it into the toilet to the pet as much as you need.Do not save once again.If you do not meet the requirement for a manufacturer, the result you will be completely different.Therefore, always think before you do anything.
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opinion In our opinion, we have found a better filler for kittens.Although, of course, everyone has their own opinion on the matter.This is not surprising, because any such product has its pros and cons.Therefore, each owner must decide what is best for the kittens filler, based on their needs and financial capabilities.We hope these tips will help you make the right choice.
