What is the difference between clumping and non clumping cat litter?

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Clumping= cat litters are those that are designed so that urine and feces can be removed easily from the box without having to empty the entire box. Most contain a material known as bentonite that allows the litter to form a nice solid clump as the litter absorbs liquid...
Once the litter is clumped together, it can be removed from the litter box—along with any feces in the box—relatively easily. Just scoop out the soiled litter from the box and leave the clean litter in its place. The ability to scoop and remove soiled litter from the box means that the box stays cleaner longer. As soiled litter is removed from the box, it can simply be replenished by adding an equal amount of fresh litter.
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Some of the first commercially available cat litters were of the non-clumping type. Why? Non-clumping cat litter is good at removing odors associated with cat urine because it has the ability to absorb relatively large volumes of urine. While there are non-scented litters available, some non-clumping litters also have additional additives, such as baking soda or charcoal, which are designed to help control unpleasant odors.
As the litter becomes saturated, however, urine may begin to pool in the bottom of the cat litter box. Therefore, removing soiled, non-clumping litter is often difficult without changing the entire box. Many who use non-clumping cat litter find that they need to be replaced the litter and clean the litter box at least once a week.

ASIN	B000R4LOUO
Best Sellers Rank	#72 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #12 in Cat Litter
Brand Name	Purina Tidy Cats
Capacity	4.54 kg
Customer Reviews	3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (148)
Global Trade Identification Number	00070230107107
Item Display Weight	10 Pounds
Item Form	Granular
Item Weight	1 Pounds
Manufacturer	Tidy Cats
Manufacturer Part Number	10711
Material Type	Clay
Model Number	10711
Package Size Name	10 lb
Pet Type	Cat
Scent Name	Unscented
Target Species	Cat
UPC	070230107107
Unit Count	4.5 Kilograms

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