Sodium Bentonite: A Killer In Your Kitty Litter?

If you use a commercial clumping cat litter, you could be shortening your feline friend's life without knowing it. Most commercial cat litter contains sodium bentonite which is an extremely porous clay that has the ability to absorb water and expand many times its own original size. This is perfect for clumping litter but very bad for your cat.

Your cat can accidentally ingest sodium bentonite while she cleans her legs and paws. As the sodium bentonite travels through the digestive system it begins to absorb liquid and swells to over a dozen times it's original size. Sodium bentonite in your cat's system can:

* Absorb enough water to cause dehydration.
* Disrupt nutritional uptake in the intestines.
* Cause deadly bowel obstructions.

The sodium bentonite dust raised when your cat scratches also poses a deadly problem to her lungs. Since the lungs are a moist environment, the sodium bentonite dust breathed in by your cat is able to expand inside of the lungs, causing a respiratory infection that could lead to pneumonia in your cat.

You don't have to give up the convenience of clumping litter to make the litter box a healthier environment for your cat. Just use Scientific Professional Cat Litter. This formula offers clumping convenience without deadly sodium bentonite and is harmless to your pets. Additionally, this litter can let you know if your cat has a urinary tract infection building as it will turn pink at the slightest sign of illness.
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