Five essential characteristics of good litter

Let’s be honest, there’s nothing glamorous about litter but it’s so essential and important to cats that it deserves a closer look. With so many cat litters on the market, what is it that makes a ‘good’ litter? Exceptional odour control Cats have a particularly well-developed sense of smell that is far superior to that of humans. Unpleasant odours come from ammonia, which is formed when the cat’s urine comes into contact with oxygen. Intersand cat litter blocks and neutralizes ammonia formation. Intersand OdourLock is the only litter that neutralises unpleasant odours for up to 40 days! Dust-free Clay, like plant-based matter, is a brittle material. It is therefore normal to find a certain amount of dust in the litter, especially since it is essential for the formation of clumps in the case of clumping litters. This dust can be irritating to people or cats who suffer from dust allergies or who have asthma. Although no litter on the market can claim to be completely dust-free, a low-dust litter such as Intersand, would be preferable. Clumping Clumping litter offers many advantages. Clay and other plant fibres, such as wheat and corn, quickly absorb liquids. In the case of sodium bentonite, the clay we use in our litters, it can absorb up to six times its weight in liquid! In addition, high-end litter will form small solid clumps that will remain on the surface: They facilitate daily cleaning and keep the plastic of the litter box from getting contaminated. Soft on paws In the wild, cats prefer to relieve themselves in the fine sand, which is soft on their paws and easy to dig to bury their droppings. It is preferable to choose a material that is similar to this sandy texture, such as clay-based or fine-grained plant-based litters. On the other hand, paper or wood chip litters drastically depart from the soft texture of the sand and do not always allow good control of the odours emanating from the box. A cat that does not like the quality of the material offered could choose other softer materials, such as a carpet, a couch or even a bed! Unscented or slightly scented As mentioned above, cats’ noses are very sensitive to odours and many smells are even repellent for them. It is therefore preferable to choose high-quality litter that controls odours. Intersand scented litters use carefully select ingredients that are free of allergens and volatile chemicals. All fragrances are carefully selected to respect the cat: They are very mild, subtle, non-repellent and loved by cats. Intersand OdourLock comes in Unscented, Calming Breeze, Baby Powder and Lavender scents and is available in 6kg and 12kg bags. If you are interested in becoming a stockist for Intersand OdourLock, Classic or ecolife ranges, please contact the BSB Products Team on 01737 488400 or at sales@BSBproducts.co.uk