Burmese Cat

　　Can cats be poisoned by mistakenly eating crystal cat litter? To clarify this, I specially consulted a doctor at a pet hospital. The doctor stated: Currently, no cases of poisoning caused by mistakenly eating crystal cat litter have been treated at the pet hospital, but the doctor emphasized that crystal cat litter contains silica, and long-term ingestion can increase its concentration in the body, leading to chronic poisoning.

　　Additionally, since cleaning crystal cat litter does not need to be done daily, the unpleasant odor from the cat's excreted liquids can damage the air quality for both humans and cats, potentially affecting the health of household members. Although no visible dust is seen when using crystal cat litter, fine dust particles still enter the air. The higher the free silica content in the dust, and the higher its concentration in the ambient air, the smaller the dust particles, the longer the exposure time, combined with poor respiratory defenses, the faster silicosis can develop. Inhaling large amounts of free silica dust in a short time can cause delayed silicosis years after exposure ends. Some develop silicosis in less than one year, others after more than ten years.

　　Therefore, regardless of the type or brand of cat litter, veterinarians recommend a complete change at least once a week, and disinfecting the litter box with a professional disinfectant. This benefits not only your cat's health but also your family's health. (Source：PetsZone)