I recently saw an advertisement for cat litter made from wheat called "Swheat Scoop." The ad promises that this cat litter naturally controls odor enzymatically, is clay and chemical free, competely biodegradable and very cat friendly. What is your experience with this litter? Also, I know that clumping litters can be dangerous for cats that tend to eat cat litter -- has anyone experienced or heard of this problem with wheat-based clumping litter?
2007-03-08 05:55:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anne 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
I tried it once for my two kitties and they hated it they wouldn't even step foot in the box if your cat is used to something changing the litter might make him mad also cats like texture and if it is wrong you may find little presents else where not in the box. There are many safe non toxic litters out there that your cat will like better I am sure.
2007-03-08 06:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by kibbi21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We've used Swheat Scoop for years now and we have been quite happy with it. It has been easy to clean and control and being chemical free is definitely a plus. It does not completely controls odor, but I don't think that can be avoided. I've used other cat litter in the past and I've noticed that it tends to leave a "dustyness" in air especially after you pour in the litter box. Swheat Scoop doesn't seem to do that. We've never had a problem with our cats eating the cat litter, but not sure if its just not part of their temperament.
2007-03-08 10:26:13 · answer #2 · answered by mark 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried it and hated it! Hated the way it clumped...it wasn't real solid, so when you scooped it, the clumps would break. I just thought it was a disaster. If you're looking for a good clumping, non toxic litter that is dust free, get nature's miracle clumping litter. It was great for odor control and clumped really well. My GF got tired of litter all over the place though, so we're back to using yesterdays news
2007-03-08 06:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by gizmo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two cats and I've used it before. As some have stated above, it doesn't clump as well as other litters, but I didn't mind using it, especially since it's flushable. It's also dust-free which is great. I'm not sure about it's health risk to cats who eat litter, as neither of mine do that.
I've tried almost all the different brands of litter at my pet store, and I settled on Nature's Miracle. It is also dust-free and flushable and so much better for the environment. I've included a link for it if you're interested.
Good luck! :)
2007-03-08 07:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by l.marie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not personally used it ,but my Sister uses it for her cat. It does not clump as good as the other clumping litters, and also does not control the odor as well either. She does add some of the crystal odor absorbing litter to the wheat litter. I personally don't think I will try it.
2007-03-08 06:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by Kitty Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a bag of it donated at the humane society so I thought I would give it a whirl with some long-term shelter cats.
It was a mess! It made more of a paste where the cats urinated and it didn't really form a clump that was easily removed. For the long haired cats, it would clump on their tails and it had to be brushed out.
We stick to clay based non-scoopable litter at the shelter because of the sheer volume of cats. For me personally, I'm sticking to Scoop-Away unscented.
2007-03-08 06:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by paris26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used it and also other plant-based litters (P-Pod). I can say that these plant-based litters are the best ever: excellent odor control; naturally clumping; no dust; no unsafe chemicals; environment friendly; flushable; attractive to cats; long-asting; super-light.
The only negative I have for it is that fine fiber particles stick to kitty's paws and of course, the cat will track these particles along the floor. But then again - I know of no kitty litter that does not track.
2007-03-08 10:24:47 · answer #7 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of this litter before. I just started using the clumping kind it's easier since I have 4 cats because I was chaning the litter everyday to keep their boxes clean.
2007-03-08 05:58:47 · answer #8 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally have owned many cats. I have never had a cat eat kitty litter. My experience has been that I have never had my cats use plant material (with the exception of pine needles) to dispose of their waste. They have always used sandy like material in my yard when they don't use the cat litter box. So, if I were to use the wheat litter, I don't think my cats will use it.
2007-03-08 06:03:50 · answer #9 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋