New Kitten!!!

athomas · 07-25-2010, 08:03 AM

To replace the demons under the couch, I got a new kitten, 9 weeks old - from PetSmart. I had a few questions, and I am sure more will come, and I'll post as I think of them.

A paper that came with him mentioned to not use scoopable cat litter. What is that? The stuff I have is Tidy Cat for multiple cats, it has the word "Scoop" on the container. In case you're not sure what I mean, it's the big 35 pound yellow tub with a reddish top. Can my kitten use this? They said he can't have scoopable because of intestinal hardening or something.

kittywitty · 07-25-2010, 08:27 AM

First, congrats on your new kitten, please do post some pics!

Clumping litter has chemicals that cats can breathe in and develop respitory problems. You can do a google search on the topic of clumping litter and find out lots of information pertaining to the reasons. Kittens are more likely to eat the litter.

Mitts & Tess · 07-25-2010, 09:02 AM

Another reason not to use clumping litter with kittens is they eat it and it kills them cuz it will clump in their intestines. Use SWheat or World Best for now. You can change over when your kitten is an adult. congrats on your new kitten and for wanting to learn all you can about the new companion in your life.

Leazie · 07-25-2010, 10:47 AM

Congratulations on your new kitty! Have you posted pictures yet?

athomas · 07-25-2010, 11:31 AM

I'll get pics up soon.

So what I've read is it all depends on the brand.

I have this:

What should I be using?

**Jeanie** · 07-25-2010, 12:15 PM

I'm sure Tidy Cat is fine, but every litter I have used for multiple cats gets sticky, and the odor is terrible. I use Arm n Hammer regular clumping. I love it, but the type for multiple cats...for both brands....is awful!

But wait until the kittens are older before you use clumping litter, as Merry told you.

athomas · 07-25-2010, 12:35 PM

Any specific brands I should use for the kitten? I heard Feline Pine is non-clumping, and recommended for kittens.

Kobster · 07-25-2010, 12:54 PM

My kitten went through a period of eating litter. I think it was because he was confined to a small space when I couldnt watch him and he was bored. Also, he had learned it while waiting to be adopted (in a cage, with his littermates, also bored). A little mineral oil and he passed it just fine and has not ingested any litter since allowing him full roam of the house.

So yes, they can eat the litter. That said, this is the FIRST of all the kittens I've fostered/raised/owned that has eaten litter. So I guess what I'm saying is, procede with caution. We use Yesterdays News with new kitties with great success. Its quite safe.

Mitts & Tess · 07-25-2010, 02:20 PM

Kobster havent you found yesterdays news disinagrates fast? Ive not had good success when I tried it for cats that had been spayed and didnt want them laying in litter that would have a perfume or stick to them easily. (ferals)

paperbacknovel · 07-25-2010, 03:43 PM

Athomas, it doesn't matter what brand- do NOT use clumping litter for your new kitten. I use Tidy Cat clumping for my older kittens (I got them when they were 6 months) and it works just fine, but it shouldn't be used for young kittens.

07-25-2010, 08:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
athomas Cat Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Eastern Shore MD, USA Posts: 115	New Kitten!!! To replace the demons under the couch, I got a new kitten, 9 weeks old - from PetSmart. I had a few questions, and I am sure more will come, and I'll post as I think of them. A paper that came with him mentioned to not use scoopable cat litter. What is that? The stuff I have is Tidy Cat for multiple cats, it has the word "Scoop" on the container. In case you're not sure what I mean, it's the big 35 pound yellow tub with a reddish top. Can my kitten use this? They said he can't have scoopable because of intestinal hardening or something.

07-25-2010, 08:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
kittywitty Cat Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 147	First, congrats on your new kitten, please do post some pics! Clumping litter has chemicals that cats can breathe in and develop respitory problems. You can do a google search on the topic of clumping litter and find out lots of information pertaining to the reasons. Kittens are more likely to eat the litter. __________________ kitty witty If you have a cat myspace, pwease add this one! Thanks! www.myspace.com/littlepumpkin2010

07-25-2010, 09:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mitts & Tess Premier Cat Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arizona USA Posts: 7,088	Another reason not to use clumping litter with kittens is they eat it and it kills them cuz it will clump in their intestines. Use SWheat or World Best for now. You can change over when your kitten is an adult. congrats on your new kitten and for wanting to learn all you can about the new companion in your life. __________________ ~Merry~

07-25-2010, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Leazie Premier Cat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 8,111	Congratulations on your new kitty! Have you posted pictures yet? __________________ The problem with cats is that they get the exact same look on their face whether they see a moth or an axe-murderer. ~Paula Poundstone

07-25-2010, 12:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jeanie Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 37,881	I'm sure Tidy Cat is fine, but every litter I have used for multiple cats gets sticky, and the odor is terrible. I use Arm n Hammer regular clumping. I love it, but the type for multiple cats...for both brands....is awful! But wait until the kittens are older before you use clumping litter, as Merry told you. __________________ Jeanie http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com A dog, I have always said, is prose; a cat is a poem. ~Jean Burden

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07-25-2010, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
athomas Cat Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Eastern Shore MD, USA Posts: 115	I'll get pics up soon. So what I've read is it all depends on the brand. I have this: What should I be using?

07-25-2010, 12:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
athomas Cat Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Eastern Shore MD, USA Posts: 115	Any specific brands I should use for the kitten? I heard Feline Pine is non-clumping, and recommended for kittens.

07-25-2010, 12:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kobster Cat Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	My kitten went through a period of eating litter. I think it was because he was confined to a small space when I couldnt watch him and he was bored. Also, he had learned it while waiting to be adopted (in a cage, with his littermates, also bored). A little mineral oil and he passed it just fine and has not ingested any litter since allowing him full roam of the house. So yes, they can eat the litter. That said, this is the FIRST of all the kittens I've fostered/raised/owned that has eaten litter. So I guess what I'm saying is, procede with caution. We use Yesterdays News with new kitties with great success. Its quite safe. __________________ Rachael with Thurston, Sully and Ninja and Moxie their canine guardian. Kobie, Mocha, Puzzles and Tyler, Gone but never forgotten

07-25-2010, 02:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mitts & Tess Premier Cat Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arizona USA Posts: 7,088	Kobster havent you found yesterdays news disinagrates fast? Ive not had good success when I tried it for cats that had been spayed and didnt want them laying in litter that would have a perfume or stick to them easily. (ferals) __________________ ~Merry~

07-25-2010, 03:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
paperbacknovel Tom Cat Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 362	Athomas, it doesn't matter what brand- do NOT use clumping litter for your new kitten. I use Tidy Cat clumping for my older kittens (I got them when they were 6 months) and it works just fine, but it shouldn't be used for young kittens.