What is the best type of litter for an outdoor cat litter box?

Having an outdoor cat can bring lots of joy - there's nothing quite like watching your feline friend wander around the garden or enjoying a sunny day in the fresh air. However, it's important to provide the best environment for them – including the right kind of litter box and litter.

The type of litter you choose to add in your outdoor cat litterbox has an enormous impact on both the cat and the environment. Any cats outdoors will come into contact with different elements that indoors cats won't. It's essential to think about what kind of conditions they may face, as well as potential hazards posed by predators, wind and rain, and other environmental factors.

To make sure you select the right type of litter for your outdoor cat, here are a few tips to consider:

1. Biodegradable Litters – if you have an outdoor cat, it's important to choose a biodegradable litter that will break down naturally over time to avoid polluting or contaminating soil or waterways. Look for litters made from natural materials (e.g., wood or paper pellets) or litters made from plant fibres (such as corn husks). These biodegradable litters will decompose quickly and can also be composted if needed – reducing their environmental impact.

2. Odour Control – outdoors cats are exposed to more dirt, mud and debris than those kept indoors and their litter box needs extra odour control capabilities to keep it smelling fresh even when exposed to damp conditions outside. Clumping litters such as clay based clumping varieties offer great odour control while still remaining lightweight enough to be tossed into a bin after use; however make sure these are safe alternatives for your particular breed of feline by consulting with a vet before using them outside - especially for kittens under six months old who may ingest them accidentally because their immune system is still developing.

3. Best Ease Of Cleaning – having an easy to clean piece of equipment is key when dealing with outdoors cats - especially during periods of rain or heavy snowfall when steps need extra traction and stability against movement in order not slip out of place which could cause dangerous accidents! The best alternative would be a simple scoopable litter while thanks to its texture it prevents substance tracking across flooring surfaces while also allowing easy sifting out of urine-soaked granules which might become slimy with time if kept undisturbed over prolonged periods at incorrect moisture levels (with either too much moisture due potential rain showers entering in direct contact with granules OR dryness due lack thereof).

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