I've often wondered and worried about this chemical stuff in
the clumping litter.  A friend of mine uses ground chicken corn.
Have any of you tried this?  She says it's not only safer but 
much less expensive.   


> Kitty Litter with a Serious Warning 
> Vets have been reporting more and more kitty illnesses related to litter.
> Certain litters are actually causing serious problems for our feline friends
> including asthma, bronchitis, intestinal blockage and possibly even lung
> cancer.
> Most litters are loaded with chemicals to reduce odor and help with
> absorption. These chemicals are released into the air when your cat digs in
> the litter box. The dust from the litter gets into the cat's lungs and can
> wreak havoc on its immune system, putting his or her health in jeopardy.
> With every visit to the litter box, your cat may be polluting its lungs.
> Damage can occur in just a short period of time. 
> Clumping clay litter, which forms a hard ball when it gets wet, is one of
> the most harmful types on the market. Several brands use this clay to make
> their litter easier to scoop. What makes it clump? It's a natural clay
> ingredient called sodium bentonite. In this case, "natural" is not always
> safe. Here's the problem: When this clay gets wet it expands and forms a
> hard mass. So when your cat or kitten digs in the litter box it's stirring
> up clay dust and breathing it in. Once it gets into their lungs, it expands
> from the moisture, and in time builds up, causing all sorts of lung problems
> like the ones mentioned above. 
> Some clumping litters actually post a warning right on the bag; "Do Not Let
> Cat Ingest Litter". It is ridiculous to think that you can stop your cat
> from breathing while visiting the litter box .You cannot stop your cat from
> grooming itself with its tongue or stop your new kitten from swatting and
> nibbling on the litter. Anything their tongue contacts gets ingested. Once
> the clay litter is inside the cat or kitten and expands, it not only could
> cause dehydration by absorbing all the body's moisture, it could also form a
> hard mass in the intestines over a period of time, which could be fatal. 

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