Hi everyone!

I've read articles discouraging the use of clay-based clumping litter, because if ingested or inhaled over a long-term period, it can cause medical problems -- irritable bowel, kidney disease, respiratory problems, etc. I've also heard the argument that there are no documented cases of cats getting sick or dying from ingested litter.

I'd like to know what you all think about that. I've been experimenting with a lot of clumping litters. I love how it's made my life easier, and I'd hate to give it up. I tried the alternative "safe" types, like World's Best Cat Litter... I sprinkled a bit on the bottom of the litter pan, covered it with their regular litter, and they absolutely refused to go there. I'm now using Swheatscoop, and while they don't mind using that brand, I'm not entirely happy with it. (I'll spare you the long story!) I've also tried a recycled paper type, but I wasn't happy with that either.

Seems like the only type of litter I've been happy with is the regular clay based clumping litter. I really don't want to compromise their health, tho. When I was experimenting with clay based clumping litter, one of my cats coughed up a hairball that had a lot of sand in it. I assumed it was litter, since my cats are strictly indoor. She is not the type to eat litter, so she must have licked it off her paws. I am concerned about what this can do to a cat's system, if ingested daily over a long period of time.

What do you all think? Any comments will be appreciated.

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