3 ways to make DIY cat litter

1. Filler of sand and breadcrumbs

If you choose the right litter sand, it will turn out to be safe for both adult cats and kittens. It is best to go to the shore of flowing clean reservoirs. Do not collect material in the yard or at a construction site - it will not only be dirty, but may also contain residues of hazardous chemicals. Another option is to buy purified river sand in the store, however, the filler will turn out to be not so budgetary.

Dry the sand to a free flowing state beforehand. Remove large stones, twigs and other debris from it. Mix 5 kg of sand with 2 kg of breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons of baking soda, which will eliminate unpleasant odors. Pour the litter into the litter box in a layer of 2-3 cm. Where the pet is relieve the need, the mixture will absorb moisture and form into clumps that can be scooped out and discarded.

How long you use homemade litter depends on how often your cat will go to the toilet. The litter requires a complete replacement on average once a week. Do not dispose of the contents of the tray in

toiletso as not to clog the pipes. Empty the sand into the trash, wash the cat's potty and fill it with a new portion.

2. dry grass filler

Soft natural bedding will mimic natural conditions to some extent, and its texture will allow the cat to bury traces of his life. The easiest way to make such a filler is to buy ready-made hay. But you can spend a little time and get a natural product for free.

To do this, pick herbs in a park or forest. Choose soft to the touch, discard thick stems, which, after drying, will become stiff and can injure the cat's paws. Find a well-ventilated area in the shade. Lay a piece of newspaper on the floor or on the ground and lay a thin layer of fresh grass on top of it. Try to turn the greens daily so that it dries evenly and does not rot. On average, the process takes from 2 to 7 days.

Put the dried grass in a thick layer in the cat's tray. Change the filler as it becomes dirty or a specific smell appears. Be aware that grass can litter drain, so do not flush it down the toilet, but dispose of it in the trash.

3. Chicken filler and wood shavings

The soft filler for the tray will be comfortable for the cat, and the natural composition will be safe for her health. True, if the animal has an allergy, do not use wood shavings from needles. Give preference to sawdust made of beech or oak, which do not have a pungent odor. Chicken feed is sold in the form of dry compressed granules and absorbs liquid well.

For filler, mix 2 kg of feed with 2 kg of wood shavings (you can use sawdust) and 2 tablespoons of baking soda, which will prevent unpleasant odors. Pour homemade filler into the tray with a layer of 3-4 cm.

In the place where the cat will relieve himself, the material will crumple a little. It is convenient to collect it with a spatula and throw it in the trash can. The frequency of complete bedding changes depends on your pet. At least once a week, try to throw away the used filler, wash the tray thoroughly and fill it with new contents.