What's the issue here?
Clumping clay kitty litters, the kind that contain sodium bentonite, may be related to a number of cat health problems, such as respiratory problems, bowel problems (including irritable bowel syndrome), urinary and kidney problems, as well as a host of others. On this page, you'll find links to articles concerning clumping clay kitty litters and the possible health hazards they pose, not just for cats, but for many other creatures as well. In addition, you'll find a link to a page of excerpts from some of the letters I have received from others describing their experiences with clumping clay kitty litters and their cat's (or other pet's) health problems, as well as some other links of interest to cat lovers.
A cat is a lifetime commitment
Please do not adopt a cat unless you are willing to take care of it for its entire life. To adopt a cat and later give it away, take it to an animal shelter, or — unthinkably — abandon it is incredibly cruel. If you are at all unsure of whether you can make this commitment, please give yourself time to consider the adoption until you are sure. Also, it takes time to create a relationship with a cat—just like with a human—so give yourself and your new cat time to adjust to each other and to learn each other's ways.
Additional links of interest:
Zen Pet Online offers intuitive consultations about your cat or dog's behavior for an incredibly reasonable sum. As a result of the consultation, you will receive a recommendation for one or more flower essences to help your pet with his or her “behavioral, educational, and psychological problems.” They also have several pages of unique information on the spiritual purposes of different dog breeds that one of their practitioners, Carol Juter, has intuitively received. The energy and vibration on this Web site is very high. When you ask for a consultation, ask for Carol. I know her, and she is a wonderfully accurate and down-to-earth person. I highly recommend her!
Cat House on the Kings is a very worthy no-cage, no-kill cat sanctuary and adoption center in California. You may have seen the wonderful video about it, which is well worth watching.
The writer at the Modern Cat blog reviews all kinds of cool cat-related furniture and other cat stuff. Check it out!
Recommended reading for cat lovers. A list of books that I have enjoyed and think you might too.
I have purchased a number of items from Cozy Cat Furniture. The delivery has always been prompt and the quality of the items is great. Their prices are quite good too.
On the death of a kitten, ten months old, a poem written in sorrow and love, dedicated to Lemon.
Cat Faeries is an online store that provides a lot of good information on litter box behavior, spraying, and the like, as well as products for dealing with these issues that actually work. Lots of Web sites offer similar products; what makes this one stand out is the genuine love for cats and that little extra something you get from the proprietor. Note that I am not affiliated with this store in any way except as a customer myself. |
