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I use worlds best cat litter. A year ago I noticed what seemed to be red specks in the litter. At first I thought it was my cat but upon inspection of the litter it seemed to be all around. As if it was part of the litter non clumped. I relaxed and went on my way. This was about a year ago.
But now.. I noticed it again. Seemingly more large. But, it is just specks. The only reason I see it is that my cats box is right next the toilet so sometimes I might be sitting right there before he buries it up.
I didn't notice it this morning but did this afternoon.
I went out and got a different kind of litter -- still worlds best -- but that too seemed to have things that could look like red specks. I mean you really have to examine it.
My cat is 12 years old and in good shape.
Anyone else ever noticed this with litter or had a cat where red specks were noticed prior to something more serious? I don't want to go to the vet because this very well could just be the litter.
Are there any red specks in the litter container before you pour it? In the litter box, are the red specks throughout the litter, or just where the cat has peed or pooped?
Are there any red specks in the litter container before you pour it? In the litter box, are the red specks throughout the litter, or just where the cat has peed or pooped?
Both. It is impossible to say about it before it gets poured.. it is faint enough that it is hard to see unless you spread it out and look at it carefully.
I actually realized I had a urine test hanging around so I will test it and see what happens. It tests for blood in the urine.
Both. It is impossible to say about it before it gets poured.. it is faint enough that it is hard to see unless you spread it out and look at it carefully.
I actually realized I had a urine test hanging around so I will test it and see what happens. It tests for blood in the urine.
Pour some fresh litter from its container onto a newspaper (or whatever) so you can spread it around a bit. If you see the red specks, then they aren't coming from your cat, and are already in the litter. If you are only seeing the red specks where the cat has urinated (and nowhere else), then there may be something in the litter that's reacting the urine and turning a reddish color (I have no idea what).
I have my doubts that it's blood in the urine. If that were the case, I think the blood evidence would be much more obvious than just fine specks. But I understand your concern, and if all else fails, collect a clump of the used litter and have it checked by your vet.
Good luck.
I use worlds best cat litter. A year ago I noticed what seemed to be red specks in the litter. At first I thought it was my cat but upon inspection of the litter it seemed to be all around. As if it was part of the litter non clumped. I relaxed and went on my way. This was about a year ago.
But now.. I noticed it again. Seemingly more large. But, it is just specks. The only reason I see it is that my cats box is right next the toilet so sometimes I might be sitting right there before he buries it up.
I didn't notice it this morning but did this afternoon.
I went out and got a different kind of litter -- still worlds best -- but that too seemed to have things that could look like red specks. I mean you really have to examine it.
My cat is 12 years old and in good shape.
Anyone else ever noticed this with litter or had a cat where red specks were noticed prior to something more serious? I don't want to go to the vet because this very well could just be the litter.
I would buy a new (smaller) bag of the same you are buying now. Tell the manager of the store, while in the store, and he will let you open it to see if the situation exists in the new bag. If it is, you can stop using that litter and donate the rest to a shelter if it bothers you. If it is not the same kind in a new bag, you definitely need to take kitty to the vet with a good size sample of what you are seeing in his litter.
What you should not do, is do nothing.
I used that W/Best brand for a year or so and stopped using it after awhile because after just one 'p' that litter gets mushy. The only litter I use now and for the past 3 years is Dr. Elsey's Precious Kitty. 20 lbs. about $13.
I would buy a new (smaller) bag of the same you are buying now.
I bought the worlds best but just a different color.
Ok, I tested my cat's urine at home. I had a test hanging around. It tests for blood in the urine. According to the test, there was none. So glad I have that test around. Also, fyi, I get the urine by putting a trash bag over the litter. For some reason my cat will still go. Then I stick the strip in. So I couldn't see any blood in the urine in the pure state.
Any suggestions on cat litter? I am getting sick of the world's best.
I bought the worlds best but just a different color.
Ok, I tested my cat's urine at home. I had a test hanging around. It tests for blood in the urine. According to the test, there was none. So glad I have that test around. Also, fyi, I get the urine by putting a trash bag over the litter. For some reason my cat will still go. Then I stick the strip in. So I couldn't see any blood in the urine in the pure state.
Any suggestions on cat litter? I am getting sick of the world's best.
Personally, I like Yesterday's News. It doesn't track, doesn't have dust, and it is good for the environment.
I bought the worlds best but just a different color.
Ok, I tested my cat's urine at home. I had a test hanging around. It tests for blood in the urine. According to the test, there was none. So glad I have that test around. Also, fyi, I get the urine by putting a trash bag over the litter. For some reason my cat will still go. Then I stick the strip in. So I couldn't see any blood in the urine in the pure state.
Any suggestions on cat litter? I am getting sick of the world's best.
Better cat litter? Yes. Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat I've found it to be the best ever.
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