I tried Sweat Scoop once. It was like cement when they peed & it dried. I literally had to take a hammer to get it off the bottom of the littr pan. Beth
Katy Doyle <athenapities...@gmail.com> wrote: >Oh - I just found a Petco version of the wheat litter, Sweat Scoop. It got >good online reviews. > > > > >On Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 3:56 PM, Katy Doyle <athenapities...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> Well, this has inspired me to check out Feline Pine - has anyone used it >> before? >> >> I'd be interested in trying the ExquisiCat, but no stores sell it in my >> town. >> >> On Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 3:21 PM, Natalie <at...@optonline.net> wrote: >> >>> Same here - I might try it on a very small group..... >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org >>> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lynda Wilson >>> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 1:19 PM >>> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>> 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" <siggies...@hotmail.com> >>> To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> >>> 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:ci...@furangels.org> >>> > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> >>> > 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" <at...@optonline.net<mailto:at...@optonline.net>> >>> > To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>> >>> > 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. 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