Summary
What kind of cat litter is best for cats, owners and the environment?
After we looked at dog poo bags for an episode, it's only right that we answer some questions for the cat lovers, around cat litter.
Listener Ella got in touch to ask about it, after adopting her Sphynx indoor cat, Mr. Big (short for Mr. Bigglesworth). She wanted to know: what is the most absorbent cat litter that doesn't smell, doesn't cause problems for her floors when kicked out of the litter tray and might be better for the environment?
Greg Foot is joined by veterinary surgeon and author of the book What's My Cat Thinking? Dr. Jo Lewis – as well as engineer and former managing director of pet care company Bob Martin, Savi Madden – to get the inside scoop.
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Researcher: Phil Sansom Producers: Kate Holdsworth and Greg Foot
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| 0:00.0 | BBC Sounds, music, radio, podcasts. |
| 0:07.3 | On BBC Sounds, there are podcasts to help you look after your body and your mind. |
| 0:12.7 | From increasing your immunity to feeling more confident. |
| 0:16.6 | Or tips on how to focus. |
| 0:18.5 | Sorry, what will you say? |
| 0:19.7 | If it matters to you, it matters to us. |
| 0:22.6 | Feel good inside of them. |
| 0:24.3 | With What's Up Docks. |
| 0:25.9 | And Complex with Kimberly Wilson. |
| 0:27.9 | Listen on BBC Sounds. |
| 0:32.7 | Hello, I'm Greg Foote and welcome to Slice Bread, |
| 0:35.6 | the show that investigates the Wonder Products, |
| 0:40.1 | promising to make you happier, healthier or greener. |
| 0:44.5 | Each episode, we follow the crumbs of evidence to find out if one of your suggested wonder products is indeed the best thing since sliced bread or marketing BS. |
| 0:49.9 | And today's suggestion comes from Ella Walsworth Bell, who is in Falmouth. |
| 0:53.7 | Welcome, Ella. Hi there. Who's thisworth Bell, who is in Falmouth. Welcome, Ella. |
| 0:54.9 | Hi there. |
| 0:56.1 | Who's this with you? |
| 1:00.5 | This is Mr Big, our new Spinks Cat. |
| 1:02.5 | His full name is Mr Biggelsworth. |
| 1:08.3 | Now, hang up, that is the same breed of cat and name of cat as Dr. Evil has in Austin Powers. |
| 1:11.4 | That's absolutely right. |
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