Filler that really locks in the smell
When you get yourself a pet, you should immediately take care about the tray... Many owners let their cats out to do their thing, others put sand in the tray, put a newspaper or pour sawdust. Here, of course, everyone's business, but it is best to purchase cat litter for the tray, because it is convenient and quite affordable.
Types of cat litter 
Today there are many varieties of cat litter for trays. They are different in price categories, type, structure. The most affordable is considered to be wood filler. It is made by pressing sawdust into granules. It is popular due to the fact that when liquid gets on it, it swells, while retaining the smell. Ideal for a little one kitten and for an adult animal.
The next most popular species is clumping. It is made from minerals and special clay. When liquid gets on it, the filler turns into a small lump, retaining moisture in itself. True, it has its drawbacks. First, this type of cat litter is only suitable for adults. cats, since if a small fluffy eats at least one granule, then digestive problems may begin. Secondly, this is ideal if you have only one pet, and at the same time he is already an adult. If there are a lot of pets, then you will have to rush around with the tray all day, picking out wet lumps from it.
In third place in terms of the average price category and convenience is the zeolite mineral type. It is made from volcanic minerals and looks like small stones. Its advantage is that by pouring about 5 cm of filler into the tray, you can change it a couple of times a week. It absorbs liquid evenly, retaining odor. True, if you have not one cat, but several, then it is better to change the litter in the tray more often.
The most modern and rather expensive filler is silica gel. Made from synthetic raw materials, it is a transparent crystal. A very convenient, economical type of filler. Good moisture and odor retention. With one pet, you can change the litter every two weeks. Of the minuses - it is not recommended for kittens, as well as the crystals have sharp edges and they rustle, which repels some cats from the litter box.
The corn species, together with the woody one, is one of the natural ones, made from corn cobs. It retains odor, absorbs liquid and retains it in itself. Quite economical, but due to its lightness, it is carried by cats throughout the house.
How to choose cat litter 
There are so many varieties of litter for a cat litter box, but how to choose the best and most suitable one for your pet? Of course, the ideal one will be one that absorbs liquid well and does not leave odors at the same time. In addition, it must be suitable for naturalness and quality, that is, it must be safe for animals and humans. Well, the filler should be quite economical and easy to use.
Since today there are many different brands, manufacturers and types of litter, you need to proceed from the preferences of your cat. If you have a small kitten, then it is best to choose a natural woody one, it is quite safe, does not leave an odor and retains moisture well. To prevent the filler from being scattered on the floor, you can lay a pallet or cardboard under the tray, larger than the tray.
If your pet is already an adult, then you can start with any filler and see how your pet treats it. It so happens that cats do not like this or that type of litter and they refuse to go to the litter box. In this case, you need to continue experimenting with other species. Plus, pick up what you can afford, the price category starts from 40 rubles and goes up to 1000 per bag.
Cat litter rating 
The most popular and expensive filler is the widely advertised Katsan. It is made from quartz sand, mineral additives and pure chalk. True, the reviews about it were divided in two: some are quite satisfied with it, others say that on the second day of use, an unpleasant smell from the tray begins to spread.
In second place is Cat's Best woody fir filler. Advertised as environmentally friendly and safe species.
The third place is taken by a filler called Fresh Step. A clumping species made from clay.
Fillers "Clean Legs", "Bars", "Kotyara", "Pi-pi-bent" are very popular among domestic producers. All grades are clumping and woody. Among the silica gel can be distinguished "Best Pat" and "Mister Wedge".
Best cat litter 
The best option for a tray is the one that suits your pet. Ideally, it should be made from natural raw materials, environmentally friendly and safe for the health of animals and people. And, of course, it must correspond to its main functions: to absorb and retain liquid, " lock up the flavors". The woody option can be considered the best, it corresponds to all of the above points, in addition, you can choose this type of filler for any wallet, but only you can choose.
