What litter is best for my cat's injured paws if he won't use pellets?

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HI our cat Quincy was stuck in a tree way high (about 70 feet up) it was windy and he dug is claws in. When he finally got out he twisted some claws and lost a few others. We brought him to the vet and they cleaned up his paws and gave him antibiotic and pain medicine. They want us to use the Yesterdays News pellet litter for him to prevent infection but he will not use it. What do you suggest? Can we use his regular litter and try to wipe his paws off? He is very sensitive right now...

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry to hear about Quincy's traumatic event! I would try to avoid a typical clumping litter until his paws have healed a bit more, as the dust and tiny debris can get lodged into the wounds on his paws and make matters worse. Since he won't use the Yesterday's News, you can also try simply using shredded paper or another pelleted litter. This is one example, but there are many other brands: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/purina-tidy-cats-breeze-pellets-refill-litter-for-multiple-cats . If all else fails, you could also try putting old towels in the litter box that you don't mind discarding. I hope that Quincy makes a speedy recovery!

What litter is best for my cat's injured paws if he won't use pellets?

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