Litter Update – Blue #2

If you haven’t read the original post about Blue Walnut clumping litter go here first.

Well, it seems as if our pride of felines has voted…… they don’t like Blue Walnut clumping litter. Seems as if only one cat is comfortable with making deposits.  That’s not enough when you have 5 cats.  I am disappointed because I really wanted to use this more eco-friendly litter. 😦  So, I have purchased a semi-ton of clay litter and will be transitioning two of the boxes back to a clay litter base.

Now, don’t let my experience dissuade you from trying Blue litter.  I hope your pride will accept it.  I think it is overall a good alternative and better your health and your cats.   The adventure continues……..

Benji doing research on his ipad.

 

Litter Update – Blue

Blue’s Walnut Clumping litter. Before I bought this litter I knew it was going to be brown. But it is kind of strange at first when it pours out of the bag. It also has a different odor than the typical clay litter we are all used to. The odor

 

The Filler

Actually the Litter.  I have been trying different litters…not because I think it’s part of the problem with Satchmo, I don’t think it is, but – trying different ones anyway.  I am really more concerned about our health.  With 5 cats, the dust from the litter is just a little much – has anyone heard of the Dust Bowl of the 1930s??

So, I’ve been doing online research and reading about this and that – wheat vs. corn vs. clay vs. pine.  They all seem to have pros and cons, which makes it hard to decide which is the right litter.  I am currently using the following brands: Tidy Cat for Small Spaces; Fresh Step and Blue Walnut Shell litter.  I am not promoting either of these – no money has exchanged hands for endorsements.  Although a multi-million dollar deal in the sports figure realm could be considered.   More later…

I am also experimenting with boxes.  Do they like covered boxes, open boxes, cardboard, plastic.  I have not invested in the electronic shifter boxes or the new pellet system boxes.  Again, I’ve read pros and cons.

I basically think there is no one perfect solution.  That is why I am on this quest, with my litter scooper raised high ready for the fight to find the solution for this household.  Will it be a mixture of litters I have to concoct myself?  What kind of box?  Will I end up modifying that?  I might end up a chemist or engineer after this.  Which might be a good thing, as I will be looking for a new career soon.

The photo shows two different boxes and two litter types:

Walnut shell litter and Tidy Cat litter in cardboard box

Walnut shells are the brown litter; the other box is using Tidy Cat in a disposable card board box.