Filler that really locks in odor
When you buy yourself a pet, should be taken care of immediately about the tray. Many owners let their cats go outside to do their business, others pour sand into the tray, put newspaper or sprinkle sawdust. This is, of course, everyone’s business, but it’s best to purchase cat litter for the litter box, because it’s 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. Wood filler is considered the most affordable. 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 little ones kitten, and for an adult animal.
The next most popular type is clumping. It is made from minerals and special clay. When liquid gets on it, the filler turns into a small lump, retaining moisture. True, it has its drawbacks. First of all, this type of cat litter is only suitable for adults. cats, because if a little fluffy eats at least one granule, then problems with digestion may begin. Secondly, this is an ideal option if you only have one pet, and he is already an adult. If there are a lot of pets, then you will have to run around with the tray all day, picking out wet lumps from it.
In third place in terms of average price and convenience is the zeolite mineral type. It is made from volcanic minerals and looks like small pebbles. 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 evenly absorbs liquid, trapping odor. True, if you have not one cat, but several, then it is better to change the litter in the tray more often.
The newest and most expensive filler is silica gel. Made from synthetic raw materials, it consists of transparent crystals. A very convenient, economical type of filler. Retains moisture and odor well. With one pet, you can change the litter once every two weeks. The downside is that it is not recommended for kittens, and the crystals have sharp edges and rustle, which pushes some cats away from the tray.
The corn type, together with the woody one, is one of the natural ones, made from corn cobs. It retains odor, absorbs liquid and holds it in itself. It is 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 cat litter, but how can you choose the best and most suitable one for your pet? Of course, the ideal one would be one that absorbs liquid well and does not leave odors. In addition, it must be suitable in terms of 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 your cat’s preferences. If you have a small kitten, then it is best to choose natural wood, it is quite safe, leaves no odor and retains moisture well. To prevent the filler from being scattered across the floor, you can place a tray or cardboard under the tray, larger in size than the tray.
If your pet is already an adult, then you can start with any filler and see how your pet feels about it. It 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, choose what you can afford, the price category starts from 40 rubles and reaches 1000 per bag.
Rating of cat litters 
The most popular and expensive filler is the widely advertised Katsan. It is made from quartz sand, mineral additives and pure chalk. True, reviews about it are divided in two: some are quite satisfied with it, others say that on the second day of use an unpleasant odor begins to spread from the tray.
In second place is Cat’s Best fir wood filler. Advertised as environmentally friendly and safe.
Third place goes to a filler called Fresh Step. A clumping type made from clay.
Among domestic manufacturers, the most popular litters are “Clean Paws”, “Bars”, “Kotyara”, “Pi-pi-bent”. All brands are clumping and woody varieties. Among the silica gel ones one can highlight “Best Pat” and “Mr. Clean”.
The best cat litter 
The best option for a tray will be 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: absorb and retain liquid, “ lock up aromas" The wood option can be considered the best, it meets all of the above points, besides, you can choose this type of filler to suit any budget, but it’s up to you to choose.
