If a cat or cat lives in the apartment, do not do without a tray. It is used as a toilet for an animal, where it handles its natural needs. To quickly train your pet to the tray, it is recommended to use special fillers. They are able to quickly absorb moisture and "block" unpleasant odors. Earlier for these purposes improvised means, such as paper or sand were used. Today in the store you can find many types of specialized tools for the manufacture of which used various raw materials. This article will talk about corn fillers.
Features
Corn cobs are used to produce corn pellets. Their main important property is the ability to absorb a large amount of moisture. In addition, they can block the spread of unpleasant odors, which is very important when keeping cats. Corn filler for cat litter perfectly crumpled, so that almost no pet spreads around the apartment.
Corn filler is available in several types. It can be:
- extruded fractions;
- large-, medium-, and small fractional granules.
According to the manufacturers, the compositions lack aromatic additives and various chemical components. Corn filler for cats is absolutely safe for the health of your pet. To figure out whether to choose such a tool for an animal, it is necessary to study in more detail all its pros and cons.
Advantages and disadvantages
Corn pellets have a high porosity, thanks to which they absorb moisture like a sponge. For example, to absorb two liters of liquid, no more than 1 kilogram of filler is required. The advantages of corn pellets for a lot of tray. Consider the most important of them.
- Ecological purity. The filler is made from natural raw materials. In addition, the production technology eliminates the addition of various preservatives, adsorbents, dyes and aromatic substances. Due to the natural composition, the filler will not be able to harm the animal, even if the pet tastes it. Ecological purity allows you to use these types of pellets for small kittens.
- Hypoallergenic. Allergic reactions can be observed on some fillers in cats and cats - animals begin to sneeze, cough or itch. If corn pellets are used, the pet owner will avoid all these problems.
- Light, pleasant and unobtrusive aroma, which will not scare the cat.
- Perfect for any breed of cats. It can be used as bedding for rodents.
- Economical consumption.
- Easy disposal - "waste" filler is allowed to flush into the toilet. At the same time the risk of clogging of sewer pipes is excluded.
- Economical price - corn compositions are in the middle price segment.
The main disadvantage of such products is unpopularity. It is not sold in every store with pet supplies. Another disadvantage is the weak absorption of unpleasant odors.
Manufacturers rating
Companies involved in the manufacture of corn fillers for cats, a little. Imagine the rating of the most popular manufacturers.
First place is occupied by products of the American brand. Naturel. Under this brand lumps mixes for trays are produced to maintain cleanliness in cat trays. For more convenient operation, the manufacturer sifts the corn pellets. Smooth particles are pleasing to the pads of the animal. They will not bring discomfort to the pet even if there are cuts or scratches on the paws. Naturel corn fillers are completely biodegradable.
The second place belongs to the domestic company “Golden ear”. It produces several varieties of tools for the Golden Cat tray series. They all have the same composition. The only difference is the view. Such fillers may be:
- pressed granules;
- crushed particles of medium and large size.
Due to the different fractionality, the consumer has the opportunity to choose a mixture for kittens or adult cats.
The third place in the ranking belongs to the fillers World's best. This is a novelty on the pet market. Such corn fillers are ideal for keeping two or more cats or cats. Made from wholegrain corn. Quickly eliminates the smell of ammonia, absorbs moisture well.
Terms of use
Fillers made from corn cobs are recommended for trays with a side height of at least 10 cm. The smaller the depth of the tank, the greater the likelihood of animals scattering granules on the floor. The filler should be poured with a thick layer (at least 5 cm).
If you previously used another type of filler (for example, wood, lumpy mineral, silicate), do not immediately switch to corn composition. The animal should gradually get used to the new mixture. For this it is necessary to mix the corn filler with the previously used agent in the ratio of 1: 1. Over time, the number of corn granules should be increased, watching the reaction of the pet.
Most manufacturers recommend to clean the darkened pellets in the tray daily. At the same time, it is necessary to carry out a complete change of filler once a week. Observance of these simple rules guarantees the avoidance of unpleasant odors emanating from the cat tray.
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