Clumping cat litter and small pets
Each animal is checked separately. An answer for one species never stands in for another.
Also called: cat litter, clumping litter, clay litter, kitty litter
| Animal | Verdict | Short answer |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits | Toxic | Do not use clumping cat litter for rabbits. Rabbits nibble their litter, and the Royal Veterinary College and Merck say clumping litter can be toxic or block the gut. |
| Guinea pigs | Not verified | We haven't verified this for guinea pigs yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your guinea pig has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Hamsters | Not verified | We haven't verified this for hamsters yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your hamster has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Gerbils | Not verified | We haven't verified this for gerbils yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your gerbil has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Rats | Not verified | We haven't verified this for rats yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your rat has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Mice | Not verified | We haven't verified this for mice yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your mouse has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Ferrets | Toxic | Do not use clumping cat litter for ferrets. Merck says it may cause breathing problems, and PDSA says ferrets may eat it, which can be harmful. |