Why Corn-Based Cat Litter Can Be a Danger For Your Cats!
Why Corn-Based Cat Litter Can Be a Danger For Your Cats!
Do you know that corn based litters can be extremely dangerous for your kitty? If not, read on to find out the scary truth you need to know about corn cat litter…
It is a well-known and recognized truth that corn can be contaminated with fungal spores called aflatoxins. These aflatoxins can grow and flourish especially when they get wet and this is why corn based cat litter can be such a danger to your cat.
We aren’t talking about mild illness here, we’re talking about serious complications, like lethargy, kidney and liver disease, blood conditions and ultimately death if these fungal spores cause contamination in high enough quantities.
These fungal spores can also make you very ill as well and have been shown to cause liver cancer in humans.
And if you weren’t scared off of corn litters for life due to aflatoxins, then it’s important to also realize that corn is known to be a high GMO crop and can be cross contaminated with other things like gluten and usually tests quite high for levels of pesticides.
Be very careful when considering bringing a corn litter into your home and be fully informed of the dangers.
I personally never use corn cat litter for my cats, the risk is simply too high and I never recommend them to people.
If you would like a safe, pet coach approved cat litter for your babies, check out my list of recommendations here.
Keep giving your pets the best of natural life!
~PetCoachApril
April Arguin A.S., C.P.N., M.P.H
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I am sorry for the confusion – just like every other pet parent out in the world, I am continually learning and expanding my knowledge base, so yes, some things I may have recommended a few years ago, I may not actually recommend any longer. We always do our best to update blogs and keep current information flowing. The best way to stay up to date on our BEST information is to subscribe to our email newsletter. Thank you.
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In your past blogs, when talking about kitty litter, you link to an Amazon.com page for the “WORLD’S BEST CAT LITTER” which is corn based. It can’t be a mistake as you have linked to this litter on more than 1 occasion. Now you are saying that this type of litter is dangerous.
I am concerned about my cat’s health but cannot throw money away when you change your opinion on what is good or bad for our pet’s health.
If new information becomes available showing your past recommendations need to be updated and changed, then, okay. When you say that you never would recommend corn based litter, that is just not true or factual. If it seems that I am angry it is because I just bought a 32 pound bag of “death” for my Maine Coon cat.
Randall Lentz.
Here is (1) the blog title and date:
Why Organic Cat Litter May Not Be The Best Choice For Your Cat!
March 13, 2024
The “top recommended” links to the Amazon page. Sorry for the length of the web address.
Check out my top recommended cat-safe litters HERE.
I am sorry for the confusion – just like every other pet parent out in the world, I am continually learning and expanding my knowledge base, so yes, some things I may have recommended a few years ago, I may not actually recommend any longer. We always do our best to update blogs and keep current information flowing. The best way to stay up to date on our BEST information is to subscribe to our email newsletter. Thank you.
April Arguin on
In your past blogs, when talking about kitty litter, you link to an Amazon.com page for the “WORLD’S BEST CAT LITTER” which is corn based. It can’t be a mistake as you have linked to this litter on more than 1 occasion. Now you are saying that this type of litter is dangerous.
I am concerned about my cat’s health but cannot throw money away when you change your opinion on what is good or bad for our pet’s health.
If new information becomes available showing your past recommendations need to be updated and changed, then, okay. When you say that you never would recommend corn based litter, that is just not true or factual. If it seems that I am angry it is because I just bought a 32 pound bag of “death” for my Maine Coon cat.
Randall Lentz.
Here is (1) the blog title and date:
Why Organic Cat Litter May Not Be The Best Choice For Your Cat!
March 13, 2024
The “top recommended” links to the Amazon page. Sorry for the length of the web address.
Check out my top recommended cat-safe litters HERE.
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