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Traditional Litter May Aggravate Cat Respiratory Problems
DETROIT LAKES, MN (January,July 2004) Allergies are
prevalent this time of year for more than just people. Even for
the family cat that rarely goes outdoors, common household irritants
can cause allergies as well as aggravate severe respiratory problems
such as feline asthma. One common allergen could be hiding in the
cats litter box.
Dust in traditional clumping litters can irritate a cats respiratory
tract, causing it to sneeze, wheeze and cough after using the litter
box. For cats that have already been diagnosed with feline asthma,
its crucial to remove this potential irritant.
Feline
asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease, according
to the American Animal Hospital Association. Cats get the
same airway spasms or smooth muscle contractions that lead to acute
constriction of breathing as people do. The aerosolized dust (of
traditional cat litter) when breathed in can initiate symptoms in
an already asthmatic cat.
Thats
why more and more consumers are turning to clay-free alternative
litters such as Swheat ScoopÆ Natural Wheat Litter. Here is
what some Swheat Scoop consumers have to say:
I
have tried several brands and kinds over the years, but yours is
the best I have ever found. Neither my 3 cats or I come out sneezing
when we are around the box. T. C., Colorado
My
reason for seeking out Swheat Scoop is to help my cat that has asthma.
I've been searching for a dust-free litter that won't irritate his
lungs. I guess it's 3 paws up for Swheat Scoop!!! B.D.,
Florida
Swheat
Scoop is a unique clumping litter thats made from 100 percent
naturally processed wheat. Since its fragrance free, clay
free and chemical free, its ideal for cats that have more
sensitive respiratory systems. Because its clay free, Swheat
Scoop doesnt contain silica or sodium bentonite, and doesnt
raise a cloud of dust when poured or while using the litter box.
Its natural wheat enzymes work continuously to eliminate rather
than mask litter box odors and its wheat starches form firm clumps
that can be easily flushed down the toilet without harming sewer
or septic systems. All of these features make Swheat Scoop the natural
choice for owners with concerns about their cats respiratory
health.
Swheat
Scoop Natural Wheat Litter is available at Acme, BI-LO, Big Y, Bozzutos,
Demoulas/Market Basket, Dillons, Frys, Galaxy Food, Giant
Eagle, Giant Food, Harris Teeter, Ingles, King Kullen, King Soopers,
Kroger, Lowes, Marsh, Meijer, Pathmark, Petcetera, Petco, PETsMART,
Pet Supplies Plus, PET VALU, Price Chopper, Publix,
Raleys, Save Mart, Scolaris, Shaws, ShopRite,
Smiths, Target, Tops, Weis, Whole Foods, and Wild Oats, as
well as other fine grocery, neighborhood pet and natural food stores.
For more information, visit the companys website at www.swheatscoop.com
or call 1-800-SWHEATS (794-3287).
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Contact:
Genia Sdoukos
Account Supervisor
Matrix Partners, Ltd.
566 W. Adams Street, Ste. 720
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 648-9972 x22
gsdoukos@matrix1.com
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