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Out of sight, out of mind until the plumber shows up: The scoop on flushable kitty litter
October 23rd, 2009
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

   The idea of being able to flush dirty cat litter down the toilet may sound appealing, but it was probably initiated by someone with a Roto-Rooter franchise! Stop for a moment and consider pounds and pounds of heavy sand-like material dumped all at once into your plumbing system – when we all know that a few too many handfuls of toilet paper can stop up your system.

Flushing litter into a septic tank can cause problems, so even those litters which claim to be flushable probably should not be – and clumping litter can definitely not be flushed. Regardless of claims made by the litter companies, there is something illogical about disposing of pounds heavy clay in a system not designed for this use.

If you still want to try flushable litter, first call your builder or the manufacturer of your toilet to see whether the plumbing or the septic system can handle cat litter. You might also want to contact your local building department to find out what the local rules are in your area before you flush that handle!

Radio show host and pet expert Tracie Hotchner is the author of The Dog Bible and The Cat Bible. Click here to follow her on Twitter.
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