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My Cat Has Only Ever Used Tofu Litter. Will Cassava Work?

Jul 8, 2026Bill Song

Cats raised on tofu litter make the move to cassava more easily than almost any other switch — same plant-starch family, finer granules, familiar routine. What changes, what stays the same, and how to transition without fuss.

Is Cassava Litter Flushable?

Jul 2, 2026Bill Song

Cassava and tofu litters are both flushable because they are plant-based and break down in water. Clay and crystal litters do not. Here is the science.

Is Cassava Cat Litter Safe?

Jun 23, 2026Bill Song

Is cassava cat litter safe for cats? Yes — it is made from food-grade plant starch that is non-toxic and digestible. A clear look at what safety means in practice, and the one habit worth watching with any litter.

A place on the list

Jun 14, 2026Bill Song

Snow was ranked fourth in the world this year, and Terra eighth. A few words on the company we now keep, and the litters still ahead of us.

Terra, built for automatic litter boxes

Jun 10, 2026Bill Song

Terra was engineered for automatic litter boxes through hundreds of controlled tests of clumping, dust, and tracking — and proven compatible with twenty machines from Whisker, Petkit, Catlink, Petlibro, and Neakasa.

Tofu 2.0: The Next Generation of Plant-Based Cat Litter

Jun 2, 2026Bill Song

Cassava litter takes everything good about tofu cat litter and makes it firmer, lower in dust and less prone to crumbling. Meet Petabite Snow.

Tofu 2.0: The Next Generation of Plant-Based Cat Litter

Dust Rate and Attrition Rate: The Two Numbers That Tell You How a Litter Will Behave

May 20, 2026Bill Song

Dust rate and attrition rate are the two technical figures that quietly decide how a cat litter behaves in your home. One describes the cloud you see on day one. The other describes the dust the granules will generate over the weeks that follow.

Dust Rate and Attrition Rate: The Two Numbers That Tell You How a Litter Will Behave

Why Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box?

May 14, 2026Bill Song

A cat that stops using the litter box isn't being difficult — they're telling you something. A clear, step-by-step guide to working out whether the cause is medical, environmental, or behavioural, and what to do at each step. With when to call the vet immediately and what not to do.

Why Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box?

The Complete Guide to Caring for a New Kitten

May 5, 2026Bill Song

A practical guide to the first weeks with a new kitten — vet visits, vaccination schedules, food, litter set-up, and the early habits that shape a confident adult cat. Australia-specific guidance on the F3 vaccine and what to watch in the first month.

The Complete Guide to Caring for a New Kitten

What Your Cat's Litter Box Is Telling You About Their Health

Apr 29, 2026Bill Song

Cats hide illness instinctively, but the litter box is one of the few places they can't. A practical guide to reading the tray as a daily health check — what normal looks like, which changes are worth watching, and which warrant calling a vet today.

What Your Cat's Litter Box Is Telling You About Their Health

Can Cat Litter Give You Toxoplasmosis?

Apr 24, 2026Bill Song

Toxoplasmosis is one of the most-searched concerns in cat ownership, and one of the most misunderstood. A clear, evidence-based look at how transmission actually works, who needs to take extra care, and the simple daily habits that handle almost all of the risk.

How Often Should You Really Change Cat Litter?

Apr 9, 2026Bill Song

The honest answer to one of the most-asked questions in cat care. Daily scooping, weekly top-ups, and full changes every two to four weeks — with a clear breakdown of what actually drives the schedule, and how to tell when you've left it too long.

How Often Should You Really Change Cat Litter?