VanCat W225 Premium Cat Litter (Unscented)

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Van life is no walk in the park, especially if you’re trying to also maintain a happy family or household. If you do any sort of long term travel with your pet, it’s worth investing in a remote temperature monitor. You know your van, and your cat better than anyone. One of the biggest fears that van lifers have when they leave their pet alone in a vehicle is that a concerned citizen might come along and try to “rescue” your animal. Based on extensive research, hands-on testing, and expert insights, we’ve selected the following 12 cat litter products as the best you can put in your cat’s box. This way, you’ll get a text message instead of a break-in if someone is concerned about your pet. Where do you put a van life cat litter box?

For its strong odor control and hard-clumping ability, Ever Clean is an attractive option if you’re willing to spend a little more. Rather than relying on synthetic fragrance, this formula harnesses the superior absorbency of sodium bentonite clay to reduce odor in the litter box. It offers some of the best odor control I’ve experienced in a cat litter product. We placed feline urine on each cat litter and stood at set distances from it to see if we could detect any unpleasant smells. Production processes vary from brand to brand, but these are the typical compositions of cat litter that you're likely to come across: One thing to be mindful of with recycled paper litter is that moisture can build up in the bottom of the box. While this litter may be up to three times more absorbent than clay, large volumes of litter or diarrhea may seep through to the bottom of the pan and make cleaning a little more difficult. What We Liked:Food and litter take up quite a bit of space in a tiny home. Most cat owners will keep the litter stored in the original bag that it came in. Paper cat litter - usually recycled paper, old newspapers and byproducts from wood production, which are compressed into pellets. Cats come with their own set of challenges that van life dog owners don’t have to worry about. Litter boxes, less public acceptance, and their adventurous spirit just to name a few. Scented cat litter may help disguise the smell of a dirty litter box but it doesn’t do anything to resolve the odor issue. In fact, added fragrance can irritate your cat’s sensitive nose. If the smell inside the litter box becomes overwhelming, your cat may start avoiding it.

When you’re traveling with a dog, you can often find trails in the National Parks, beaches, and even restaurants that allow you to bring your pet along. The flat-clumping design helps trap odor before it becomes an issue, a benefit compounded by the infusion of probiotics. These probiotics help control bacteria that cause litter box odor. These same bacteria can be spread to the surfaces in your home via your cat’s paws. The choice between clumping cat litter and non-clumping is mostly down to how often you want to replace the soiled litter in the tray, or clean out the whole thing. We filled sealed containers with as much cat litter as we could and weighed them to see how much you'd need to use to fill up the same size space. The more you need to use, the more frequently you'll need to buy more. Underneath the bed or right on the floor next to the passenger seat are common litter box locations. Just make sure to empty your litter before going to bed! Use a dual-purpose litter boxMake the trip a positive thing by giving your cat treats along the way and special walks as you harness train. Leash Training Your Cat For Van Life There’s also the risk of inhaling crystalline silica dust to consider, though the amount of dust produced by a good cat litter generally isn’t significant enough to cause serious health issues. There are also biodegradable litters, like our selections for Best Premium ( Tuft and Paws Really Great Cat Litter), Best Pellets ( Ökocat Dust Free Non-Clumping Paper Pellet Cat Litter), and Best Flushable ( sWheat Scoop Mutli-Cat Natural Litter). These litters are made with natural materials, like soybeans, paper, and wheat, which will eventually deteriorate. Clumps made with these litters can be broken down into smaller pieces and flushed, but not all communities allow pet waste to be disposed of this way. You don’t want van life to be your cat’s first trip in the car. Try some smaller vacations like weekend trips and even longer car rides to help them get used to the feeling of a moving vehicle. Fresh from the resealable bag, PrettyLitter Cat Litter resembles sand on a pristine beach. The lightweight litter is made from absorbent silica gel which works differently than traditional clay-based litter. The crystals absorb liquids and odors, so regular scooping of pee clumps isn't required, but daily stirring is recommended. Once you notice that the litter isn't as efficient with absorbing liquid, it's time to fully change the box (every two to four weeks for most). For poop, the crystals clump around, covering the odor and making it easy to scoop out for disposal in the trash.

Overtime your cat will begin to think of the area around your RV as their little safe space and enjoy laying in the sun just as much as inside. Temperature Control Clumping cat litter is usually the easiest to keep clean and dry, but not all clumping litter works equally well. Some products create soft blobs that crumble when you scoop, and others yield firm clumps. You don’t want to feel like you’re scraping chunks out of a bowl of cookie dough. The clumps should be cohesive, firm, and easy to remove.Make sure to get outside and take your cat for daily walks. They are curious creatures and will love to explore the new environment as much as you! A natural herbal attractant in Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract Litter brings cats to their litter box and helps prevent accidents when cats are in a new home or have a new litter box. We saturated a set amount of cat litter with water, and then drained it through a sieve and re-weighed the water to see how much had been absorbed by the cat litter. This will keep the smell down and also make it easier to pour in proper proportions. Food and water bowls

This roundup was written by Anna Mejorada, a writer for The Spruce Pets, who shares her home with a very cat-like pomeranian, Gidget, which she lovingly refers to as a meoweranian. Before researching and writing about pet products for a living, Mejorada embarked on a self-mandated, ongoing quest to find the optimal items for her dog. She is now delightfully devoted to helping humans discover and select the most favorable products for their pets. We're afraid it's up to you to tempt/bribe your cat into liking the one that best fits your time, needs and budget. What is cat litter made of? Along with getting your cat chipped, get a personalized collar on your kitty that includes a phone number to make it easy to reach you in the event that your cat wanders too far from their comfort zone. Practice Travel Create your cat’s own little space that includes a littler box, scratching board, and non-slip bowls.The non-toxic power of activated charcoal in Purina Tidy Cats Naturally Strong Unscented Cat Litter absorbs the odor-causing bacteria found in a litter box.