Ever Clean Clumping Cat Litter, Lavender Scented for Long-lasting freshness, Maximum Odour Elimination, 10L

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Avoid topicals containing lavender . Richardson explains that cat parents should avoid the use of topical products that contain lavender essential oils. “Avoidance of applying topical essential oils, including lavender, to your pet is the best way to avoid toxicity,” she says. Production processes vary from brand to brand, but these are the typical compositions of cat litter that you're likely to come across: Dr. Jamie Richardson, medical chief of staff of Small Door Veterinary in New York, says the lavender plant itself isn‘ t dangerous to cats, unless ingested . “Some cats even seem to enjoy sitting in or near outdoor lavender plants,” she says. “Most cats will not voluntarily ingest lavender plants, however on the off chance they do, they can cause gastrointestinal upset (usually vomiting).” Regular removal of the clumps with a litter scoop will help to keep your cat's litter tray hygienically fresh. Keep lavender out of reach of cats . Instead of lavender, keep cat-friendly plants like catnip , oat grass (cat grass), and grow herbs like valerian, Cat’s Claw, and licorice root.

Besides as a plant, lavender comes in other forms like oils, sprays and diffusers. Bad news for lavender-loving cat owners: All of these have varying degrees of toxicity to cats, depending on exposure.

The choice between clumping cat litter and non-clumping is mostly down to how often you want to replace the soiled litter in the tray, or clean out the whole thing. We saturated a set amount of cat litter with water, and then drained it through a sieve and re-weighed the water to see how much had been absorbed by the cat litter. We do know that cats can be extremely sensitive to even passive, diffused aerosolized products, leading to respiratory irritation in their lungs, causing asthma,” she says. If you choose to keep lavender plants in your home, closely monitor how your cat interacts with it. Can I Diffuse Lavender Around My Cats?

Plant fibre cat litter - arguably the most sustainable option, made from a wide variety of natural waste products, from corn or wheat fibres to peanut shells. All are dried out, combined and compressed into granules or pellets.Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned. We're afraid it's up to you to tempt/bribe your cat into liking the one that best fits your time, needs and budget. What is cat litter made of? This depends on which cat litter you buy, which is usually a choice between clumping or non-clumping cat litter. Clumping cat litter vs non-clumping

According to the ASPCA, cats are especially sensitive to essential oils. They can experience gastrointestinal upset, central nervous system depression, and even liver damage when they ingest significant quantities . Are Lavender Plants Toxic to Cats? That's why you can get your Tigerino litter in both the old and the new design during the transition phase. Below is a detailed guide to keeping your cat safe from lavender. Keep reading for information on types of lavender, poison prevention, and treatment options. Cats and Lavender: Is it Safe? There is no established toxic dose for lavender oil,” says Richardson. “It depends on each individual cat’s sensitivity to it and route of exposure.” Pure natural clay clumping cat litter with a lovely lavender scent. The fine natural clay granules are very economical and special formula helps to bind nasty odours efficiently for a long time.Your cat may experience gastrointestinal symptoms rapidly, within the first three hours of exposure or ingestion. However, Richardson states that “liver or kidney damage can take several days to become apparent via blood tests.” Paper cat litter - usually recycled paper, old newspapers and byproducts from wood production, which are compressed into pellets. We placed feline urine on each cat litter and stood at set distances from it to see if we could detect any unpleasant smells. Silica cat litter - silicon dioxide minerals which are often mined from quartz sand and heated until they crystalise into gel granules. Wood pellet cat litter - more sustainable than most types, made up of compressed and dehydrated wood or sawdust, often made up of byproducts from wood production used to make something else, such as furniture.