As the number of pet-owning families continues to grow, awareness of pet health and environmental protection has gradually become a new trend in pet-keeping. Organic cat litter, a new type of cat litter made from natural ingredients, is gaining favor among more and more cat owners due to its multiple benefits to pet health and the ecological environment.

According to the "White Paper on China's Pet Industry 2024", the proportion of urban households in my country that own cats has reached 18.9%, and the proportion of cat-owning households that choose to use organic cat litter has increased from 11% in 2020 to 35% in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of more than 20%. This change reflects that the public is paying more and more attention to safety and environmental protection in the selection of pet products.

Organic cat litter is usually made of natural materials such as corn, tofu dregs, and sawdust, and does not contain harmful ingredients such as chemical additives and artificial flavors. Compared with traditional bentonite cat litter, organic cat litter has less dust and can effectively reduce the incidence of respiratory diseases in cats. A study by the Chinese Small Animal Medical Association in 2023 pointed out that cats who use organic cat litter for a long time have a 32% lower incidence of respiratory problems than cats who use mineral litter.

In addition to pet health, organic cat litter also has significant advantages in terms of environmental protection. The mining process of bentonite cat litter destroys the soil structure, is non-degradable, and difficult to handle. Organic cat litter can be naturally degraded, and some can even be flushed directly into the toilet, greatly reducing the amount of domestic waste. According to the environmental protection organization "Green Life", if 50% of cat owners in the country switch to organic cat litter, about 180,000 tons of domestic waste can be reduced each year.

Although organic cat litter is usually 20% more expensive than mineral litter, it has a longer lifespan, absorbs odors more effectively, and is less likely to clump and stink, making it more cost-effective. Experts say that with the advancement of technology and the expansion of production scale, the cost of organic cat litter will gradually decrease, and market acceptance will continue to increase.

In summary, organic cat litter can not only protect the health of cats, but also contribute to environmental protection. It is a choice that modern pet-raising families should give priority to. Green pet raising is not only a lifestyle, but also a responsible attitude towards the future.