My cat keeps eating clumping litter. Why and should I worry?

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Why does my cat eat clumping clay litter? Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 25 days old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I guess he just feels like it. This isn't a common problem among cats. In small amounts it is perfectly safe, but in larger amounts it could cause irritation to the GI tract or even an impaction. You might need to try another substrate for the litter box, such as shredded paper, packing peanuts, sand, a product called yesterday's news, etc.

My cat keeps eating clumping litter. Why and should I worry?

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