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Best Cat Litter for Automatic Litter Boxes

Jun 10, 2026Bill Song

The best cat litter for an automatic litter box forms firm clumps, passes cleanly through the sifter and suits the machine's sensors. This guide explains what to check before you fill the drum.

Best Cat Litter for Automatic Litter Boxes

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

Low Dust Cat Litter: What the Numbers Mean

May 20, 2026Bill Song

A measured guide to low dust cat litter, including dust rate, attrition, handling and the questions that make product claims comparable.

Low Dust Cat Litter: What the Numbers Mean

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 Change Cat Litter?

Apr 9, 2026Bill Song

A practical guide to daily scooping, top ups and full litter changes, with clear advice for clumping, non clumping, crystal and automatic trays.

How Auto-Delivery Works (and Why It Saves You More Than You Think)

Mar 31, 2026Bill Song

Petabite's cat litter subscription saves 10% on every order and delivers Snow or Terra to your door every four, six, or eight weeks. No lock-in, no fees, no last-minute trips to the shops.

How Auto-Delivery Works (and Why It Saves You More Than You Think)

Is Eco-Friendly Cat Litter Actually Better?

Mar 4, 2026Bill Song

The eco-friendly label shows up on a lot of cat litter. Some of it is earned. A look at what makes a litter genuinely sustainable — from renewable ingredients and biodegradability to recyclable packaging — and the questions worth asking.

Is Eco-Friendly Cat Litter Actually Better?

How to Choose the Right Cat Litter?

Mar 2, 2026Bill Song

There are more cat litter options than ever, which makes choosing harder than it needs to be. A look at what actually matters — clumping, dust, the chemistry behind odour control, and what your cat thinks of the texture.

Is Tofu Cat Litter Worth the Hype?

Mar 1, 2026Bill Song

Tofu cat litter clumps fast, weighs next to nothing, and biodegrades — so the hype isn't baseless. But it's not the only plant-based option out there, and the category has kept moving.