Best Natural Cat Litters

One of the most important steps you can take to "green" your cat's lifestyle is to choose a natural cat litter for him. Not only are biodegradable cat litters significantly better for the environment, but they may also offer health benefits to you and your cat. Chemical cat litters outgas massive amounts of synthetic toxins and may cause chronic health problems for cats as well as humans.

Thanks to heightened interest in natural living, more cat owners are looking for natural cat litters, and dozens of options are available on market shelves today. Whether you're interested in composting your cat's litter or just want a healthy, green alternative to conventional waste disposal, any of these natural cat litters might suit your needs.

Swheat Scoop

Swheat Scoop is a popular choice for those seeking natural cat litters. Made from wheat hulls-- a by-product of the wheat farming industry-- Swheat Scoop cat litter is fully biodegradable and compostable. Because it re-uses an often-wasted product, Swheat Scoop is especially sensible from an ecological point of view. Wheat naturally contains enzymes that break down odor, as well as starches that clump, so this natural cat litter is highly effective, even compared to clay litters.

 Feline Pine

Probably the most popular natural cat litter on the market, Feline Pine is made from natural pine pellets that absorb and neutralize odors. Although it does not clump, Feline Pine is preferred by many cat owners because is is dust-free and flushable. Some with allergies and asthma find that their symptoms are alleviated by the use of this dust-free natural litter, however, Feline Pine might trigger irritation in people with sensitivities to pine.

Yesterday's News

Yesterday's News, made from recycled newspaper, is another very popular and earth-friendly cat litter choice. A little of this stout, absorbant litter can go a long way, and, although it does not clump, it can do a very effective job in eliminating odors. Like Feline Pine, it is advertised as flushable ecause it's non-clumping nature does not clog toilets or pipes. Surprisingly, some cats who ordinarily refuse to use the litter box will gladly use Yesterday's News cat litter-- perhaps it relates to its very dark coloration.

It can be easy to select a healthy, natural, biodegradable cat litter that suits the needs of you and your cat. As always, avoid handling cat litter if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, and always wash your hands thoroughly after coming into contact with soiled cat litter. If you will be composting your cat's litter, practice all recommended safety precautions to prevent the spread of pollution or disease.