Happening Now: New in Kitty Litter

Move over, clay. You’re boring. PetAge, a pet-industry business journal, reports that kitty litter options are changing rapidly in 2018. From litters that claim to stop ammonia buildup to diagnostic litters that monitor cat health to neon-colored litter to gel-based litter to reduce tracking, we can choose almost any attribute, assuming we’re willing to pay more for, well, litter.

We recommend you make any changes to your cat’s current litter gradually and monitor carefully. Cats are pretty picky about their litter, Elizabeth reminds us. That neon litter choice? Well, Elizabeth says, it all depends upon your decor; it’s only available in purple, pink, green, and orange.n