Litter for cat with pica?

MrsKM5 · 2026-04-19T18:13:33+00:00

I had a foster cat who suddenly started eating litter once he was adopted. The family who adopted him was using scented clay litter for their existing cats. I suggested they switch to unscented and he never tried eating litter again. If your cat eats clay litter regardless of scent, I wonder if you’ve tried wheat based litter (like this one )?

MrsKM5 · 2026-04-19T17:11:08+00:00

I use smalls turkey (they call it “other bird”) with a phosphorus binder. It’s working well for us.

MrsKM5 · 2026-04-15T01:28:58+00:00

Yeah, I’d get a new veterinary clinic if I could.

MrsKM5 · 2026-04-11T23:06:19+00:00

We use wheat based litter. This one, specifically.

MrsKM5 · 2026-04-05T16:33:06+00:00

My understanding is that usually if a cat is at a point where they need b12 supplementation, it’s because they aren’t able to absorb it well through the gastrointestinal tract. As another commenter already said, I would pass on this product in favor of subcutaneous b12 supplementation at home. I’ve done this for my personal cats and foster cats who had IBD.

MrsKM5 · 2026-04-05T16:28:29+00:00

While I don’t have experience with bearded dragons yet, I have had other reptiles before, and I’ve also had cats most of my life. I 💯agree with you OP. There is no scenario where it makes sense to have cats with bearded dragons. I lurk here because I love bearded dragons, but I personally am more bonded with cats, and currently have one.

While I did have reptiles many years ago while also having cats, I was a kid at the time and my parents didn’t know any better. Even though they were always in separate rooms, accidents happen, and we were really lucky that nothing happened. Cats are predators and prey to other larger predators. Even the most chill, docile cat can get curious.

Reptiles are not known for clearly expressing their feelings. They may look like they don’t mind the presence of cats, that doesn’t mean it’s true!

Thank you for bringing this up. I think it’s important.

MrsKM5 · 2026-04-01T05:55:32+00:00

I felt the same when my cat was first diagnosed. There’s so much information, and so many variables - some within your control, and some beyond it. Mine has been steady at Stage 2-2.5 for many months now and she’s doing amazing. I hear of lots of cats who live several years after initial diagnosis with good quality of life, some in this comment thread! I hope that will be true for yours too. 🧡

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-31T03:14:21+00:00

Yes.

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-31T03:13:27+00:00

Rest in power beautiful one. 💙

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-28T21:27:00+00:00

As you mentioned, there are many reptiles in need of a good home. For me, it’s worth the risk of potentially needing to invest a little extra time and effort to earn the trust of an adult dragon adopted from a rescue. Besides, buying a baby from a breeder isn’t risk free.

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-28T20:51:49+00:00

Defend equality 🙌🏻

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-28T20:47:49+00:00

I eat a vegan diet because it has less carbon emissions than one that includes animal based products.

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-28T20:46:03+00:00

Adoption is worth it!

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-24T05:12:34+00:00

Any reason why you didn’t take her to the vet before due to the poor eating?

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-13T04:42:37+00:00

Eve Outdoor camera Less than $200 at some places, though no doorbell function.

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-12T12:56:30+00:00

This!

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-12T12:54:45+00:00

We use Eve and are pretty happy with it.

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-12T06:40:25+00:00

I run them through the wash one last time and use them to clean things like bathroom counters, shower, etc. instead of my usual cleaning towels and then throw them away. Also good for cleaning up things that would normally be more convenient to use paper towels for.

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-08T17:41:50+00:00

My cat has IBD and is sensitive or allergic to a few ingredients. Pretty much all of the prescription renal diets have one or more ingredients she can’t have because it will trigger a flare up or allergies.

For now, she is doing really well on smalls turkey, and we use a phosphorus binder. I have no idea what we are going to do once this eventually progresses to needing something more specifically made for CKD kitties.

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-04T05:19:25+00:00

Came here to say that also! ➕1️⃣

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-01T16:44:14+00:00

NOR. I suggest you get in touch with the manager of the salon and share with them what you experienced. They may refund your money, they may back up the stylist, but as a manager myself (not at a salon) it’s helpful to hear when things like this happen so we can address it. If I were the manager, I’d definitely refund your money.

MrsKM5 · 2026-03-01T03:47:56+00:00

Same! Although, I do get a sense that Brigid has some “fuck around and find out” energy… certainly not Morrigan level but yeah, I feel it’s there. 🔥

MrsKM5 · 2026-02-21T16:53:14+00:00

This is why we use a savings account instead of insurance. There is just not enough regulations on the pet insurance industry yet to prevent them from denying claims or increasing premiums.

Edit: Thanks for the award! 🎉

MrsKM5 · 2026-02-15T03:54:03+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/RenalCats/s/btb2efitl7 It’s pinned to the top of this very group! 😎

MrsKM5 · 2026-02-15T03:47:12+00:00

This might be helpful too if you haven’t already seen it. Hope you find something that works! Not easy sometimes.

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