What to do if a kitten eats cat litter

Dec 28,2023
3Min

There are many types of cat litter, such as bentonite cat litter, tofu cat litter, and crystal cat litter. There are many reasons why cats eat cat litter. First of all, consider that the smell of cat litter may be more attractive to cats. In this case, it is recommended to replace the cat litter with a smaller smell. In addition, cats that eat cat litter may be suffering from pica, which may also be accompanied by abnormal conditions such as eating soil and eating feces. It is recommended that cats be supplemented with trace elements in a timely manner.

If the kitten only eats a small amount of cat litter by mistake, the harm to the cat will be relatively small. It is recommended to focus on observation and increase the cat’s drinking water appropriately.

If a cat accidentally eats a large amount of cat litter that is not easy to digest, it can easily cause gastrointestinal bloating or intestinal obstruction. It is recommended to take it to a pet hospital for relevant examination and treatment in time.

When the owner discovers that the cat is eating cat litter, he should stop it immediately. If it is a kitten, it may not be familiar with cat litter yet, so the owner can use the following methods to get the cat to change the habit of eating cat litter.

First, you can change the cat litter. You can use bentonite clay or pine cat litter. These cat litters have no fragrance and will not cause appetite.

Second, keep the feeding point away from the cat litter box so that the cat can remember which side is for food and which side is the toilet.

Third, you can bury a little of its own urine or feces under the cat litter.

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