Picking the best cat litter can be challenging. However, with a little research and experimentation, it is possible to find the litter that works best based on a cat’s particular needs and preferences. This review of newspaper cat litter examines the pros and cons of this type of pet litter.
Newspaper Cat Litter Review
Some cat owners are using newspaper pellet litter as an alternative to traditional clay litter. Newspaper cat litter is made from recycled newspapers, so it is a good choice for the environment. It is also non-toxic and nearly dust-free.
Yesterday’s News from Purina is the brand of newspaper litter most readily available.
Newspaper Litter Odor Control
The odor control of newspaper litter is decent. The pet litter is available in scented and unscented varieties. It also comes in regular- and softer-texture varieties. Some cats have a bit of difficulty covering up solid waste because the litter pellets are bulky. The softer-texture litter is easier for some cats to paw through and cover up their waste, resulting in improved odor control.
One downside of newspaper cat litter is that it does not clump. Liquid waste causes the newspaper pellets to dissolve. The dissolved pellets form a wet mass in the bottom of the litter box that needs to be scooped out before the odor becomes too strong.
Newspaper Litter Tracking
Litter tracking is minimal with the regular-texture variety of Yesterday’s News. Since the litter pellets are quite bulky, cats do not track them out of the box much. However, the softer-texture variety of Yesterday’s News tracks more than the regular variety since the pieces are not as well formed and are lighter in weight.
Newspaper Litter Cost
Compared with the price of other pet litters, the cost of Yesterday’s News is in the middle range. A 26-pound bag of newspaper litter costs around $15.
Do Cats Like Newspaper Cat Litter?
Many cats take well to Yesterday’s News, especially the softer-texture variety. The cats that do not like newspaper litter seem to object to the bulky texture of the pellets.
Regular-texture newspaper litter is good to use for cats that have recently undergone surgery. The litter pellets do not get stuck in surgical wounds.
Pros and Cons of Newspaper Litter
As is the case with all litters, newspaper pet litter has pros and cons. Its odor-control properties are quite good, and it does not track as much as some other litters, such as clay-based products. One downside of newspaper litter is that liquid waste causes the pellets to disintegrate into a wet pile of goop at the bottom of the litter box, which can be difficult to remove. Many cats use newspaper litter without any issues, but others do not like the bulky texture. Switching to the softer-texture variety of Yesterday’s News may remedy some cat's dislike of the pellet litter.
Source:
Purina Yesterday's News Brand, yesterdaysnews.com
Aimee Larsen Stoddard - Aimee is a professional writer/editor. She has a BA in English and is currently completing an MS in Theology.
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