I had a friends tell me to used finely shredded newspaper (Not colored newspaper, just the black and white sheets) as kitty litter in place of the store bought kind. She said it was a good way to recycle, and it absorbs the moisture as well as the store bought litter. My question is... Is it safe for cats to use newspaper? I am all about recycling (and saving money!), but I dont want to try it if it is gonna be harmful to my cats. TIA!
2007-01-16 13:30:45 · 7 answers · asked by Chevy Girl 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
It is not harmful. Doesn't smell very good, and really does not absorb much, but it is not harmful.
2007-01-16 13:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Cat Litter. Shredded newspaper is great if your cat has had surgery on the stomach was spayed or neutered. It helps to prevent infections. But it must be cleaned daily at least once. Cat Litter doesn't smell as bad because you can get sented or add baking soda which cuts back on smells and you can get the scoopable stuff so you just lift the pee out in a solid mass and therefore lasts longer than regular Cat Litter so is more environmentally friendly. And at a $1.50 a day for a newspaper, Newspaper is more expensive.
2007-01-16 21:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by ellymar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had a cat a few years ago delawed, I know, I'll never do that again, I had to use newspaper instead of litter so it wouldn't get stuck in the sutures and cause an infection. I guess you could use it all the time, but it's messy and doesn't absorb odor. Newsprint has a way of rubbing off or transferring when wet and when dry;just rub your fingers across a newspaper and see what comes off. I really don't believe that the ink is good for the cat. When in doubt, ask a veterinarian.
2007-01-16 21:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by debarina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use newspaper. Actually, vets recommend using that for a few days if a cat has been declawed - so of course it doesn't hurt the cat. If you do decide to go the route of yesterday's news, maybe you could put some Arm & Hammer in the bottom of the box to absorb some of the smell.
2007-01-16 21:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by Jamie316 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is safe, although it smells quickly and it is messy.
I use the feline pine stuff that is made out of recycled pine shavings and its completely biodegradable.
Ultimately the choice is yours (well and your cat's because some wont use newspaper)
2007-01-16 21:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by bluebettalady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no don,t use news paper .use cat litter i use scoopable. un less you can,t buy cat litter and no paper. don,t asborb like cat litter . useing paper you have to clean the cat litter box after each use to keep the order cleand out .your cat can get sick be cause of a dirtylittle box
2007-01-16 21:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not harmful, just make sure you change it regularly
2007-01-16 21:37:46 · answer #7 · answered by Calais 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋