What type of cat sand should be chosen?

Choosing the best cat sand for a cat can give a slave like us a headache because each type of sand has different properties. Let's look at the advantages-disadvantages of each popular cat sand.

Bentonite cat sand or volcanic sand

It is the most popular traditional cat sand, produced from bentonite ore with good clotting properties when exposed to moisture.

Advantage

- Cheap and easy to buy: There are many brands and many prices to choose from.

- Good Coagulation: The liquid will coagulate hard, making it easy to scoop away and not waste.

- Keep the smell well: Most sand mixes deodorants, reducing the unpleasant smell.

The downside

- There's a lot of dust: It can negatively affect the respiratory systems of both cats and babysitters, especially cats with health problems.

- Eco-friendly: It cannot be decomposed naturally and cannot be dumped on the toilet.

- Small grains and easy to stick to the feet: sand may stick the cat's feet outside the pickup, requiring frequent cleaning.

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Tofu cat sand

Made from natural soy grounds, it is a growing popularity of cat sand with environmentally friendly properties.

Advantage

- Eco-friendly: Made of natural materials, biodegradable and most of them can be dumped into the toilet.

- Very little dust: suitable for cats and allergic babysitters.

- Lightweight: easy to lift and pour

- Good smell absorption: has good smell absorption properties naturally.

The downside

- Quite high price: It costs more than bentonite sand.

- Coagulation: It may not coagulate as tightly as bentonite sand in some brands.

- There may be a fungal problem: in a very humid environment,

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Pellet Pine Cat Sand

It is a sand made of small grains of pine sawdust. Most of the time, it must be used with a two-layer litter box.

Advantage

- Absorbs the smell well: The smell of pine helps to drown the smell well.

- Cheap: cheaper than tofu cat sand.

- Eco-friendly: Made of natural wood, can be decomposed and dumped into the toilet.

- Very little dust: Fits cats and herders who are allergic to dust.

The downside

- Cleaning can be tricky: When hit by peeing, the sand will break into powder. A 2-layer litter box is required to separate the powder.

- Some cats don't like it: The smell of pine too strong can make some cats unfamiliar.

- Non-clotting: makes it impossible to scoop only the part that is peed away.

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Crystal Cat Sand (Silica Gel)

Made of silica gel, it looks like a crystal.

Advantage

- Absorbs liquids very well: Silica gel is highly effective in absorbing liquids and smells.

- Less Dust: It's another good option for people who are allergic to dust.

- Long life: Don't change sand often, because crystals will absorb a lot.

- Lightweight: easy to move

The downside

- Expensive: It costs more than other types of sand.

- Can't be dumped down the toilet: Must be dumped as common waste.

- No clotting: It makes it impossible for us to scoop only the piss-off part. It only cleans the shit part.

- It can be dangerous if eaten by cats: Some cats may be able to eat sand, which can harm the gastrointestinal tract.

The choice of the most suitable cat sand depends on many factors, both cat preference, budget, and ease of cleaning. Observe the cat's behavior and try it out in different ways to see which one pleases the boss the most.

The boss at home uses tofu sand.

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