Hemp Litter

[ChristineL]

Hi Everyone (@Dr. Jean Hofve, @Dr. Jeff and @Dr. Christina):

Has anyone heard of/tried hemp litters like these? https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/cranky-frank-hemp-hemp-kitty-litter-15-lb-10-l

and

Natural Hemp Cat Litter - Non-Clumping, USA Made

Natural hemp cat litter made from USA-grown hemp hurd. Non-clumping, dust-free and absorbent, with no clay, added fragrance or additives.

thekindpet.com

We are currently using organic wheat and pine pellets, but are looking for other options. One of the members noted that gluten in wheat pellets may be of concern. The smell of pine pellets is a bit strong for us humans

Thanks!

 

[Dr. Jeff]

I've heard of them, but have never tried them Christine.

If you try Cranky Frank's hemp litter then let me know what you find.

 

[Dr. Jean Hofve]

Don't know much about it, but good that it's organic, since a lot of hemp is GMO.

 

[ChristineL]

Oh darn, I don't think Cranky Frank's hemp litter is organic

 

[Dr. Jeff]

If might be organic but doesn’t hav US approval to call itself organic. Perhaps contact the company:

Canadian Hemp in the USA:

• US-Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement: The US and Canada have an agreement allowing products certified organic in either country (under the USDA organic regulations or the Canada Organic Regime) to be labeled and sold as organic in both countries, as long as the terms of the arrangement are met.
• Import Requirements: To be labeled and sold as organic in the US, Canadian organic products, including hemp, must be certified by a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) accredited certification body that includes a specific attestation statement on the certificate.
• Organic Availability: While many Canadian hemp products in the USA may be grown without pesticides and herbicides, only those that meet the requirements of the equivalency arrangement and obtain USDA certification can be labeled and sold as "USDA certified organic". Some Canadian companies offer both certified organic and conventionally grown options.

 

[Dr. Jean Hofve]

Canada unfortunately uses a ton of GMO, so I wouldn't chance it unless they can tell you it isn't. Cats will consume quite a bit of it when they clean their paws.

 

[ChristineL]

No words from Cranky Frank yet...

But I found this company in Idaho that sells organic hemp litter! Idaho Organics
(website under construction though...)

 

[Dr. Jean Hofve]

Interesting that they pellet it. A lot of cats don't like the feeling of those hard edges on their paws. But at least it's actually organic!

 

[ChristineL]

Cranky Frank

@Dr. Jean Hofve and @Dr. Jeff - I received a response from Cranky Frank, re their hemp litter:

"Thank you for your interest in our hemp kitty litter! While it isn't certified organic, we're proud to share that it's spray-free, we don't use any pesticides or herbicides. We do use natural fertilizers to support healthy hemp growth but never apply chemical sprays. If you have any other questions about how it's grown or produced, we'd be happy to share more!...Yes all our products our non-GMO. Let me know if you have any more questions."