There are several different types of fillers for cat litter on the market of pet products , they differ in their quality indicators, in composition and have each, both its positive aspects and disadvantages.
The silica-gel filler for cats appeared on sale not so long ago, but already managed to gain popularity among pet owners with high hygienic properties, as well as the ability to cope with the smell.
The silica gel filler for cat litter, having a unique structure of the material, based on silica gel (polysilicic acid), does not adhere to the animal's legs, it is able to quickly absorb moisture, which allows the tray to dry for a long time. This material is non-toxic, chemically its composition resembles ordinary sand, which is a very important quality, because a pet after a visit to the toilet often licks its paws. This same property allows us to recycle it as the simplest rubbish.
Granules of cat's silica gel filler resemble small fragments of glass, which looks quite aesthetic - even after use, the filler does not look like viscous unpleasant mass. Completely absorbing moisture, it allows the pet's paws to stay dry and not carry small particles throughout the apartment.
Cat's silica gel filler has another, very important quality: it does not cause allergic reactions in animals. This product, being quite expensive at first glance, quickly pays for itself due to the economics of the package, it is enough for use within a month.
Cumulative silica gel vehicle
A caking silica gel filler is ideal if one pet lives in the apartment, as after a visit to the toilet toilet the lump has to dry out, become hard, then it can easily be removed from the tray without changing all its contents. The toilet should be cleaned daily, removing lumps and solid waste.
Before you start using a silica gel filler, you should carefully read the instructions so that you do not complain about the fact that the moisture, the glass on the bottom of the tray and stuck to it, along with the filler particles. To fill the filler correctly and remove an unpleasant smell, it should be poured in a layer of 8-10 cm, not less.
What kind of silica gel filler to choose?
For excipients that excellently absorb moisture, eliminating harsh, unpleasant odors, preventing the spread of bacteria and requiring replacement only once a month, provided that solid waste is removed in time, fillers of the brand "Trixie Fresh and Iz," "Best Pat", "Mister wedge". They are quite expensive, but they justify their price with high quality.
More acceptable cost and sufficiently high quality are fillers of such foreign brands,
Do not ignore the products of domestic producers, such brands as "Murzik", "Our Brand" and "Kotyara" - they have proven themselves on the positive side and enjoy well-deserved popularity.
In a cat toilet it is very important to observe hygiene - it affects the health of the animal, so you should choose a filler that will suit your pet and will not cause him negative feelings.