EXTRUDED SMECTITE CLAY CLUMPING ANIMAL LITTER HAVING IMPROVED CLUMP STRENGTH

摘要

The present invention relates to an animal litter comprising extruded smectite clay which forms a harder mass by the extrusion process when wet in the urine of the animal. In a preferred embodiment, the extruded smectite clay is mixed with a small amount, preferably at least about 0.025% to less than 0.1% water-soluble adhesive, based on the anhydrous weight of the smectite clay before or after extrusion, thereby improving hard and cohesive clumps. By forming a clump, the odorless litter box contents are almost completely removed from the litter box, leaving behind.