Drastic changes in litter type

With the arrival of new litter types on the market, a lot of cat owners want to try these alternatives. As mentioned above, many cats hate too-drastic changes, especially with regard to their litter. A change in litter means adapting to the texture, smell, sensation under his paws, etc. Cats will prefer the litter they had when they were young and "soft" substrates like fine grains. If you have to change the litter type, introduce an extra bin to those already available in the house with this new substrate and let your cat show you if he likes it. Changing too quickly could cause changes in your cat's behavior, sometimes leading to inappropriate elimination, such as using the welcome mat, sofas, etc.

If you absolutely have to make a change, such as for medical reasons, go with a 14-day transition where you add a little more of the new type of litter each day while removing the old one with daily cleanings.

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