Litter trays

[fredericksbu]

Can I use shredded paper for the litter tray instead of shop bought clay litter.

[momac]

You can certainly try,I did but he wasn't having any of it,good luck,if it works you will save a bit of money.

[Tallulah!]

I use potting compost that costs 3 sacks for a tenner. I can tip it straight on the garden or compost heap when used.
Good Luck

[madmaggot]

Yes but don't be surprised when kitty decides to perform on today's daily that you've just put down!

[wildwood]

The proper litter absorbs the moisture to keep the smell down. If you use newspapers it will stink to high heaven.

[reefgal]

I have seen shredded paper used in rescued cat centres, does pong though.
I use the wood base cat litter.

[leggionaire]

Cat litter trays always smell.
As a non pet owner whenever i visit a dog or cat owner i can get the sent of the pet as soon as entering the house.

Use the litter as it will sanitise a bit and wont stink like the paper would.

[pastafreak]

You may have to change the paper several times per day,as it will never dry out. I would stick with litter....I also use the wood based as a little goes a long way.

[noway1]

Pasta, dont you get splinters from using wood based ?

[pastafreak]

errmm.....Noooooo......because it is more like sawdust that had been tightly compressed......so turns to dust when made use of.

[carmalee]

worked in an animal welfare centre for many years - we used shredded paper very successfully then incinerated it. The trick is to change the whole litter tray very regularly - at least twice daily - don't make the 'shreds' too wide and go easy on the disinfectent without compromising hygene. Normal disposable gloves and a suitable pet friendly wash is fine when handling things. - obviously don't let the kids dig in the litter tray!!!! It also depends on what kitty has been used to but having had a million kitties through the doors, there have been very few who haven't succumbed to shredded newspaper. Cats are inherently clean and most litter problems result from owners being too lazy to change the litter tray. hope this helps.

[Emma081983]

Tallulah! I have never ever thought about using compost but it makes sense and its environmentally friendly unlike clay litter.