Some Litter May Aggravate Cat Respiratory Problems
By: Ronald Roberts
Allergies are prevalent this time of year for more than just
people. Even for the family cat that rarely goes outdoors, common
household irritants can cause allergies, as well as aggravate
severe respiratory problems such as feline asthma.
One common allergen could be hiding in the cat's litter box. Dust
in traditional clumping litters can irritate a cat's respiratory
tract, causing it to sneeze, wheeze and cough after using the
litter box. For cats that have already been diagnosed with feline
asthma, it's crucial to remove this potential irritant.
Feline asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease.
According to the American Animal Hospital Association, "Cats get
the same airway spasms or smooth muscle contractions that lead to
acute constriction of breathing as people do. The aerosolized dust
[of traditional cat litter] when breathed in can initiate symptoms
in an already asthmatic cat."
As a result, an increasing number of consumers are turning to
clay-free alternative litters, such as Swheat Scoop Natural Wheat
Litter.
Swheat Scoop is a unique clumping litter that's made from 100
percent naturally processed wheat. Because it does not contain
clay, chemicals or fragrances and doesn't raise a cloud of dust
when poured, it's good for cats that have sensitive respiratory
systems.
This litter's natural wheat enzymes work continuously to eliminate,
rather than mask, litter box odors and its wheat starches form firm
clumps that can be easily flushed down the toilet without harming
sewer or septic systems. All of these features make Swheat Scoop
the natural choice for cat owners with concerns about their cat's
respiratory health.
Swheat Scoop is available at Petco, PETsMART, Target, Whole Foods,
Wild Oats, and other fine grocery, neighborhood pet and natural
food stores.
For more information, visit www.swheatscoop.com or call 1-800-SWHEATS. - NU
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