Scented clay litter swap to Unscented plant litter

Why make the swap

• Why switch to unscented plant litter

  Plant litter, like corn, pine or wheat, skips clay, and this pick is unscented, with no artificial perfumes in the maker’s words. Cornell’s feline experts say most cats prefer unscented litter.

• What's the concern with scented clay litter

  Scented litter adds perfume right where your cat breathes and digs, and some litters are dusty. Cornell lists dusty litter among suspected triggers of feline asthma, and International Cat Care adds perfumes and sprays.

• General information, not veterinary advice. Ask your vet before changing what your pet uses.

• Good to know before you buy

  Switch gradually so your cat accepts it. Keep litter dry.

• Sources (3)

  1. Cornell Feline Health Center: feline asthma; dusty litter among suspected triggers (opens in a new tab)
  2. International Cat Care: asthma and chronic bronchitis in cats; perfumes and sprays (opens in a new tab)
  3. Cornell Feline Health Center: house soiling; most cats prefer unscented litter (opens in a new tab)

  Health and safety facts on this page come from these sources. What a pick is made of comes from its maker's listing or website, as stated on the date we checked.