Over the past few years lots of cat owners have been talking about flushable cat litter. Being a cat owner myself I have tried using both the more expensive flush-able litter and cheaper traditional litter with my two cats. Here I'll tell you both the advantages and disadvantage of flushable kitty litter and let you make the choice for yourself.


First the advantages.  I like the kind of litter you can put down the toilet because it's extremely easy to use. After your cat uses his or her box just scoop the waste and put it in the toilet. If you have a lot of cats or are lazy about cleaning the box be sure not to put too much litter in your toilet bowl as it will clog. Another advantage is that it seems to mask the foul odors of cat waste very well. Your bathroom and home will not have that smelly "cat smell".

Now the main disadvantage: Cost. Flushable litter is about 20-50 percent more expensive than the clay kitty litter. If you're tight on cash as many people are these days you might want to stick with the cheaper choice. However, if you're really tired of putting everything in the garbage and want to make your life easier you might want to consider the more expensive option.

Cats are very much into their routine and don't really like change. So, if you buy the kind you can put in the toilet you might want to mix it in with the old litter for about nine days. This way your cat won't be shocked by the smell and texture of the new litter. If you cat for some reason is repulsed by the new litter you might have no choice but to use the old disposable kind.


Of course the ultimate option for convenience is mixing flushable cat litter with a automatic litter box. Now only will this make your life easier as a pet owner, your cat will also have a cleaner living environment.

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