Cassava cat litter: A new choice for cat litter that combines environmental friendliness and practicality

Today, with the increasing popularity of pet keeping, cat litter, as an essential item in cats' lives, comes in a wide variety of types and has different functions. In recent years, cassava cat litter has gradually emerged as a force to be reckoned with due to its unique advantages and has attracted increasing attention from cat owners. This article will provide you with a detailed introduction to the features, advantages and precautions when using cassava cat litter.

The raw materials and production of cassava cat litter

Cassava cat litter is mainly made from natural cassava. Cassava, native to Brazil, is a tropical plant rich in high starch and is known as the "King of Starch". Its starch content can reach 70% to 80%. When making cat litter, food-grade cassava starch is usually selected. Through special processing techniques, cassava starch is transformed into cat litter products with specific properties. Some cassava cat litters also add ingredients such as corn starch, herbal plant fibers, guar gum, and baking soda to further enhance the performance of the cat litter. For instance, adding baking soda can enhance the deodorizing effect, and cornstarch helps improve the clumping performance, etc.

The advantages of cassava cat litter

Environmentally friendly and degradable

One of the greatest advantages of cassava cat litter lies in its environmental friendliness. Cassava cat litter is degradable because it is made from natural plant materials. Compared with traditional mineral sand, the mining of mineral sand has a greater impact on the environment and is difficult to degrade after being discarded. However, cassava cat litter can naturally decompose after use, reducing pollution to the environment. Some cassava cat litter products also support batch flushing of the toilet, further facilitating disposal and meeting modern consumers' pursuit of environmental protection and sustainable development.

Excellent water absorption and agglomeration properties

The high starch content of cassava cat litter, especially the relatively high proportion of amylopectin, enables it to quickly form a tight network structure after absorbing water. After a cat defecates, cassava cat litter can quickly absorb urine, form compact clumps and is less likely to stick to the bottom. This feature greatly facilitates cat owners in cleaning the litter box. They only need to easily remove the clumped parts, reducing the difficulty and time cost of cleaning.

Good deodorization ability

Cassava cat litter absorbs odors through the plant's own fibrous structure rather than relying on masking fragrances. Meanwhile, some cassava cat litters also contain highly efficient deodorizing ingredients such as plant enzymes and baking soda, further enhancing their ability to absorb odors. These components can effectively decompose and neutralize the unpleasant odors produced by cat excrement, keep the indoor air fresh, and make the cat-keeping environment more comfortable.

Less dust

The dust problem of cat litter cannot be ignored for the health of cats and their owners. Cassava cat litter undergoes meticulous processing during production, generating less dust. This is very beneficial for the respiratory health of cats, especially for those with respiratory diseases. Using cassava cat litter can reduce the irritation of dust to the respiratory tract.

Comfortable foot feel

The surface of the cassava cat litter particles is smooth and fine, providing cats with a natural foot feel similar to that of the beach. This soft and comfortable touch makes cats feel more at ease when using cat litter, which can stimulate their normal excretion and digging behaviors, and reduce the situation where cats refuse to use the litter box because they are not used to the foot feel of the cat litter.

Precautions for using cassava cat litter

There might be a problem with taking it out

Because cassava cat litter is relatively light in texture, cats may take the litter out of the litter box when using it. To reduce this situation, you can place a litter pad around the cat litter box to help the cat shake off the cat litter from its PAWS.

Pay attention to the preservation environment

In a humid environment, cassava cat litter may get damp, clump or mold, especially in high-temperature and high-humidity areas such as Taiwan and South China of our country. Therefore, cassava cat litter should be stored in a dry and well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight, to maintain its good performance.

Pay attention to the situation where cats accidentally eat food

Although cassava cat litter is made of natural ingredients, a small amount of accidental ingestion generally poses no health risks. However, if cats consume a large amount of it by mistake, it may still cause gastrointestinal problems such as indigestion. So during the process of cats using cassava cat litter, pay attention to their behavior. If you find that your cat has any abnormal behavior of accidental ingestion, you should consult a veterinarian in time.

Cassava cat litter, with its numerous advantages such as being environmentally friendly and practical, offers cat owners a high-quality choice for cat litter. When in use, as long as relevant matters are noted, cats can enjoy a comfortable excretion environment, and at the same time, it makes the owner's cat-keeping life more relaxed and convenient.