You can use compost as a cat litter?

You may recall that I recently wrote an article that it is shot is a good idea to compost your cat. This time around I see "for your compost as bedding for cats?"

My enthusiasm has come from an email I received a few days ago by Anne in Austin, Texas. He writes:

"I find much discussion of the compost used as bedding for cats, but found no discussion: It 's safe to useCompost as a cat litter? I have a good quality compost from my garden as a litter local nursery for several months. Cheaper than waste, with no problems switching, no smell - in fact, usually only caught in the sweet scent of compost. It does not seem as bad as the other shots to be pursued. I start with about an inch in the box and then add more later in the week. Then I dump the material used in a restricted traffic area of the yard (not in the veggie garden). U.S.a rake to spread it, may shed some 'grass clippings to hasten the break.

Anne: Awesome question. Well, it seems that you made an interesting discovery! Anyone else out there want to try this? I'd love to hear your stories. He continues:

"So far I am liking this. But my vet wonders if any health concerns for the cat who wonders if the" fresh compost "from the nursery contains bacteria / pathogens that may be harmfulCats. I do not think so, but only because: Hey, if I have this stuff in my veggie garden, how can it be harmful to my cats? E 'reasonable to assume that the compost I buy in a nursery (almost) harmless? "

When the concerns of the doctor, I'd be shocked if the compost must contain something harmful. I replied Anne, asking her if the compost is "age" has been for several months and / or certified by SU Composting Council, which certifies that the compost was killed in temperatures would heat(Above 140F) for several days straight ... the answer was. Excellent.

Sun Let me recap ... It seems that the use of compost as a cat litter had the following advantages:

much cheaper
well to absorb urine
has no odor
does not require cavity
has virtually no tracking
it is easier to clean
They avoid the dump (yes)

Some suggestions ... If you're worried about germs, make sure you have U.S. Composting Council certified compost. I would likesurprised if the compost nurseries do not sell sub-par, but somewhere like Home Depot or Lowe's might. Also, keep the compost from drying out ... its natural characteristics that are moist to facilitate this process. Last thing: Do you think (Anne coined that term!) The "compoost" From your compost pile regularly separated. So there you have it, do not sweat ... to get it.

Too good to be true? I'm sure there are cats who do not like it, but some may ... perhaps stray / outdoor cats? So give it a shot and let me know whathappens. I am not responsible if the cat craps on the couch instead.

Now I'm starting to wonder if this experiment in a stray cat alone ... It 's a temptation!

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