What is cat litter used for? What is the role of cat litter

Cat litter can be used as a toilet for cats, and cat litter is divided into tofu cat litter, crystal cat litter and bentonite cat litter. Tofu cat litter is easy to decompose and should be able to be used as fertilizer, others are not necessarily.

First, the role of cat litter

The nature of cats is to bury excrement with sand, and cat litter is to simulate sand, so that cats can bury their poop after excretion. Since the advent of cat litter, it has developed from non-condensing cat litter, which simulates sand and is easy to pick up feces, to various condensed cat litters that are deodorant, absorbent and even edible.

2. Advantages and disadvantages of various cat litters:

1. The use of coagulated soil cat litter is also very extensive. The advantage of it is that after the cat excretes urine, it solidifies into a lump of soil. When the cat litter is condensed, it is easier to clean, keep the environment free of dust and odor, and protect the environment clean and healthy.

2. Secondly, silica gel cat litter is also widely used, and the basic ingredient of silica gel is silicon dioxide, which is similar to the desiccant used in daily life. However, this cat litter** is not very cheap, but it is very convenient to use, and it has a strong ability to absorb water and remove odors, and it is also convenient and hygienic after use, and easy to clean.

3. Finally, there is a kind of female cat litter, which is mainly made of wood, and is divided into non-condensing type and non-condensing type. The main advantage of this cat litter is that it is environmentally friendly and the material is natural. It has a natural wood smell, can be decomposed, and can be burned after being used by cats, so it is also convenient to clean up, and its ** is also relatively moderate, so it is widely used.

Cat litter is an object used by the owner to bury feces and urine for cats raised by the owner, with good water absorption, and generally used together with the cat litter box (or cat toilet), pour the appropriate amount of cat litter into the cat litter box, and the trained cat will walk into the cat litter box when it needs to excrete.

The most important progress in cat culture is the use of cat litter, the early cat litter is mainly based on non-condensing cat litter, and everyone is mainly used to store cat feces. However, with the continuous progress of cat litter technology, people are not limited to storage, so there are continuous emergence of condensation sand, wood sand, crystal sand, bentonite sand and so on.

Generally, cat litter is made of pulp into small particles to simulate sand and provide water absorption, and there are also particles that use physical desiccants such as silica gel. Generally, chemical products such as antibacterial agents, deodorants, preservatives and other chemical products will be added, and the cat litter will condense into lumps when it encounters water. Most litter cats will get on their feet and take them to other places when they step on them, so be sure to clean them up frequently.

According to the characteristics of use, cat litter can be divided into two categories:

1. Clumped cat litter: the main ingredient is bentonite, which will form a clump after absorbing urine or feces, and can be easily cleaned up with a cat litter shovel.

2. The non-clumping cat litter will not clump when it encounters urine, and it can be shoveled out after the cat poops, and it needs to be replaced as a whole after use.

2. According to chemical properties and raw materials.

Organic cat litter: sawdust cat litter, paper scrap cat litter, bamboo sand, grass sand, grain sand;

Inorganic cat litter: bentonite cat litter, crystal cat litter, zeolite cat litter.

Folded silicone cat litter.

Silicone cat litter is refined and processed by using this characteristic of silica gel. The main ingredient of silica gel cat litter is silica, which is non-toxic and pollution-free, and is a green and environmentally friendly product for household use. After use, the cat litter can be dug and buried.

Silicone cat litter has a white granular appearance, and is lightweight and low in breakage, which inhibits bacterial growth.

Fold the crystal cat litter.

Crystal cat litter is translucent granular beads or some irregular particles, some brands will be mixed with different colors of beads, the effect is mildew, antibacterial, deodorant and so on.

The advantage of crystal cat litter is that it has strong absorption, and the beads will change color after absorbing urine, until the whole pot changes color about eighty percent, and it can be replaced with a new one. Of course, the stool will not go away, and it is still necessary to clean up every day.

Advantage 1: Strong deodorization. It can keep the odor in urine or feces tight, keeping the air in your room fresh and odor-free.

2. Super fast moisture absorption. It can quickly suck out the urine excreted by the pet, the water in the feces in a very short time; It absorbs more than 80% of its own weight while still maintaining a dry appearance.

3. Long-lasting effect. A 4-pound bag of cat litter can last a cat for more than a month.

4. Strong antibacterial. Because the litter box is dry, the multiplication of bacteria is reduced. If you use the antimicrobial agent cat litter, it also has a bactericidal effect.

5. Easy to handle. Silicone cat litter does not agglomerate, does not leave marks, no dust, light specific gravity, less garbage, and can be disposed of as ordinary garbage; Easy and safe to use at home.

The main function of cat litter is to bury cat feces and urine. The most important progress in cat culture is the use of cat litter, the early cat litter is mainly based on non-condensing cat litter, everyone is mainly to store cat feces, but with the continuous progress of cat litter technology, people are not limited to storage so simple, so there is constantly the emergence of the current condensation sand, wood sand, crystal sand, bentonite sand, etc.

How to use cat litter].

Spread a layer of cat litter about an inch thick in a clean litter nest; Regularly clean up the garbage generated after use to keep it clean; If there are multiple cats, you can shorten the cycle of replacing the cat litter proportionally, instead of putting too much cat litter in the litter box; After adsorption saturation, the cat litter should be removed from the box with a spoon in time; Place the litter box or litter in a clean, moisture-free place to prolong its lifespan.

How often should cat litter be changed? 】

How often the cat litter should be changed to suit the characteristics of your own cat, but also depends on your own tolerance, generally once a week to replace all the parts, every day to see the clumpy part should also be shoveled off in time, maintaining this frequency is generally no problem. Of course, if it is a local tyrant, it will be changed every day, anyway, the local tyrant is not bad for money, so clean and hygienic, it is a waste of money. If there are conditions at home, it is best to take the cat litter tray to a sunny place to dry after the cat excretes, which can play a role in sterilization.

Cat litter 1Crystal cat litter: regularly clean up the garbage generated after use to keep it clean, if it is more than one cat, you can shorten the cycle of replacing cat litter in proportion, instead of putting too much cat litter in the cat litter box, it is recommended that one bag of cat litter for one cat for one month, two cats for about 15 days, and three cats for about 10 days.

2.Condensed cat litter: Condensed cat litter will quickly suck the cat's excrement into a ball, you can eradicate the litter box, when the condensed cat litter is gradually consumed, you can add new cat litter to the cat litter at any time, and there is no need to give up the whole pot.

3.Sawdust cat litter: Sawdust cat litter will become powder after absorbing urine, and when the whole pot is almost powdery, it can be discarded completely.

For cats, cat litter can be regarded as the most important daily necessities in addition to cat food. The cat litter on the market is mainly bentonite cat litter, crystal cat litter, pine cat litter and plant cat litter, which are composed of bentonite, silica gel, pine and environmentally friendly plant materials. Cat owners use different litters to treat and bury cat waste to keep the environment clean and the air fresh.

Can cat litter really make people suffer from lung disease or even silicosis?

First, let's take a look at how silicosis is produced.

Silicone, refers to the element silicon. Silicosis is a type of pneumoconiosis caused by long-term inhalation of excessive free silica dust. The occurrence and degree of silicosis are related to the concentration, dispersion, dust exposure time and protective measures of dust.

The state stipulates that the maximum allowable concentration of dust with free silica content less than 10% in the air of relevant workshops and workplaces is 4mg m3; The maximum allowable concentration of dust with free silica content of 10% and 80% in the air is; The maximum allowable concentration of dust when the free silica content in the air is greater than 80% is.

Secondly, is long-term use of cat litter related to the production of silicosis?

Take crystal cat litter as an example, the composition of crystal cat litter is silicon dioxide. In the process of daily use, crystal cat litter can produce dust, but due to its concentration of dust and contact time, it is far lower than that in the relevant workplace, so cat owners only need to do a good job of personal protection (such as wearing masks) and keep the environment ventilated and tidy, and do not have to worry too much about whether it will affect health. However, long-term exposure to crystal cat litter has the possibility of certain harm, and there is no clear data index for the specific exposure dose.

When the owner has uncomfortable symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest tightness, it is recommended to go to the hospital immediately. Common lung tests include lung function and chest x-ray.

The main function of cat litter is to bury cat feces and urine. According to the characteristics, it can be divided into clumping cat litter and non-clumping cat litter, and according to the raw materials, it can be divided into organic cat litter and inorganic cat litter. When using cat litter, spread a layer of cat litter with a thickness of about inches in the clean cat litter nest, and regularly clean the garbage generated after use.

If there are multiple cats, the cycle of replacing the cat litter can be shortened proportionally, do not put too much cat litter in the litter box, and the cat litter that is saturated should be removed from the box immediately.

1. What is the function of cat litter?

The main function of cat litter is to bury cat feces and urine. The most important progress in cat culture is the use of cat litter, the early cat litter is mainly non-condensing cat litter, with the progress of cat litter technology, now condensation sand, wood sand, crystal sand, bentonite sand, etc. are also constantly appearing.

Second, what is the classification of cat litter.

1. Divide according to characteristics:

1) Caking cat litter: The main ingredient is bentonite, which agglomerates after absorbing urine and feces, and is easy to clean with a cat litter shovel.

2) Non-clumping cat litter: non-clumping cat litter does not clump when encountering urine, and can be eradicated after cat feces, and needs to be replaced as a whole after use.

2. Divide according to raw materials:

1) Organic cat litter: Organic cat litter mainly includes sawdust cat litter, confetti cat litter, bamboo sand, grass sand, grain litter, etc.

2) Inorganic cat litter: Inorganic cat litter mainly includes bentonite cat litter, crystal cat litter, zeolite cat litter, etc.

3. How to use cat litter.

1. Spread a layer of cat litter with a thickness of about inches on a clean cat litter nest.

2. Regularly clean the garbage generated after use.

3. If it is multiple cats, you can shorten the cycle of replacing the cat litter proportionally, instead of putting too much cat litter in the litter box.

4. The adsorbed saturated cat litter should be removed from the box immediately with a spoon.

5. Put the cat litter box or cat litter in a clean and moisture-free place to prolong life.