Tofu cat litter identification guide

 

1、 The importance of tofu cat litter

Tofu cat litter plays a crucial role in the lives of cats. Nowadays, it has become one of the most commonly used types of cat litter by scavengers. Its main ingredients are soybean residue and corn starch, which are relatively environmentally friendly and safe. Even if cats accidentally eat them, there will not be too much harm.

However, the quality of tofu cat litter on the market varies greatly. In the past two years, new cat litter brands have emerged constantly, including some unscrupulous merchants who pass off inferior products as good, and even use other materials to impersonate tofu cat litter. Choosing a low-quality tofu cat litter may pose many health risks to cats. For example, low-quality cat litter may contain wood powder, stone powder, etc., which can cause excessive formaldehyde levels. Long term use by cats can harm their bodies, leading to respiratory problems and even mental fatigue. At the same time, inferior cat litter has poor water absorption, which can prevent cats' urine from quickly clumping up, resulting in unpleasant odors and affecting their willingness to use the toilet. Long term holding of urine may also cause urinary system problems.

Therefore, scavengers need to be cautious when choosing tofu cat litter. To learn how to distinguish the quality of cat litter, it is necessary to consider multiple aspects such as odor, hardness, dust, water absorption, clumping, water solubility, and deodorization. Choosing a high-quality tofu cat litter not only allows cats to live comfortably, but also brings a more relaxed cat raising experience for cat owners.

2、 Characteristics of high-quality tofu cat litter

（1） Suitable odor

The main ingredients of high-quality tofu cat litter are soybean residue and corn starch, which should emit a faint soy milk aroma when opened. This natural scent not only makes cats feel comfortable, but also does not cause harm to their bodies. Some low-quality cat litter may be added with pungent essence to cover up other bad smells, which will not only disgust cats, but also may pose a serious threat to cats' health due to the presence of harmful substances such as formaldehyde.

（2） Ideal hardness

Tofu cat litter with particle hardness between 30 and 50 Newtons is the most ideal. For example, using a force of approximately 3kg to 5kg to pinch a piece of cat litter, if it shatters immediately, it may generate significant dust in practical use. On the contrary, if the hardness is too high, the clumping and water absorption of cat litter may be affected. According to data, cat litter with appropriate hardness can reduce adverse effects on the living environment of cats while ensuring effective use.

（3） Less dust

Good tofu cat litter has minimal dust during bag opening and use. Excessive dust can have adverse effects on the mouth, eyes, and nose of cats, leading to problems such as sneezing, coughing, and tearing. Long term use of dusty cat litter can pose significant health risks to cats. For example, some substances in dust may irritate the respiratory tract of cats and cause respiratory diseases.

（4） Excellent water absorption

For cat litter, water absorption is a crucial indicator that directly determines the quality of the litter. High quality tofu cat litter will rapidly expand when exposed to water, and after clumping, it will form a flat shape. This indicates that cat litter has good water absorption speed and rate, and can quickly absorb water before it flows to the lower layer. In contrast, some cat litter on the market with poor water absorption tends to clump in a long inverted cone shape.

（5） Good cohesiveness

High quality tofu cat litter can quickly clump together, with high hardness and strong wrapping properties. The formation speed is generally within 5 seconds, and the formation can be easily shoveled out without scattering when falling from a certain height. The tofu cat litter that scatters in one scoop may have been mixed with other ingredients, or even counterfeit. For example, some high-quality cat litter uses edible guar gum to enhance clumping while ensuring the purity of the litter, without impurities, and ensuring firm clumping.

（6） Powerful water solubility

After dissolving in water, high-quality tofu cat litter can quickly dissolve completely with water within one or two minutes. If the purchased cat litter clogs the toilet, it is likely that you have bought low-quality tofu cat litter mixed with impurities. Of course, you cannot pour too much cat litter at once, as it exceeds the amount of dissolved water. Some reliable brands of cat litter have shown excellent water solubility, providing great convenience for scavengers.

（7） Effective deodorizing properties

A good tofu cat litter has fast water absorption, good clumping, and naturally strong deodorizing ability. Because it can quickly absorb cat excrement and wrap it in clumps, reducing the spread of odors. If the cat litter used cannot effectively mask the odor of cat feces, then it is unqualified cat litter. For example, some cat litter contains deodorizing ingredients such as diatomaceous earth or bamboo charcoal particles, which can effectively absorb odors and keep indoor air fresh.