Can kittens safely use biodegradable clumping litter if they eat it?

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I know that it's not recommended that kittens use clumping clay litter due to concerns about ingesting the sodium bentonite clay and resulting gastrointestinal problems/intestinal blockage. What isn't clear is whether or not this rule applies to biodegradable clumping litters like corn and walnut. If a kitten ingests one of these clumping litters, will it lead to problems, or will the litter degrade in the digestive tract? Thank you for your help! Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

While there is no scientific literature stating that clumping litter is not safe for kittens under 3-4 months, it is something where kittens the young are more curious and may eat it. I would introduce clumping litter after 3-4 months and before that you can use non clumping litters. You can also use the Tidy cats breeze system, which has pellets instead of litter. https://www.chewy.com/s?query=Breeze&query2=Tidy+Cats&rh=brand_facet%3ATidy+Cats&gclid=CjwKCAiA9rjRBRAeEiwA2SV4ZZGRCuV_aF9_QmHa53nyRcwsuSgid-XwU6FgjAm95WHLhxDE7KJp1hoC4F8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I would stay away from the biodegradable clumping litters also because if ingested it can cause intestinal upset. Not all kittens will ingest litter but it is something to be cautious about. Thank you for using PetCoach.

Can kittens safely use biodegradable clumping litter if they eat it?

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