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DANGERS OF SODIUM BENTONITE DUST AND OTHER KITTY LITTER WOES

Breathing Sodium Bentonite dust can cause irritation to the nose and lungs, and even can cause silicosis and lung cancer. And that is not just for us, but for our pets it can cause sneezing, cold-like symptoms, and diarrhea, as the substance that causes it to be a clumping litter swells up in their abdomens when they lick their fur. You may be looking into more “Natural” kitty litters, yet be really careful about those that contain corn or wheat. These can grow molds when wet and aflatoxins, as well as contain GMOs, pesticides and herbicides that are sprayed on these plants, and we are breathing in these in the dust of the litter… as well as our pets are licking in all of these toxins. Continue reading

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