Persians are the breed most likely to develop symptoms from clay litter. Between the brachycephalic (flat) face, the double coat, and their tendency to lounge near the box, exposure adds up fast.
The shortened nasal passages of a Persian filter less airborne dust than a mesocephalic breed. Crystalline silica particles from clay reach the lower airways more easily, and a chronic dry cough is common in multi-cat Persian households.
Persians are low-activity but meticulous groomers. Anything on the coat ends up in the stomach. A soft-grain, low-dust substrate is non-negotiable.
Scoop twice daily, full change every 3–4 weeks. Brush the belly and 'britches' before bed to knock loose any tracked grain.
It's common but not normal. It usually resolves within a week of switching off clay to a low-dust plant fiber.
Yes — 3 inches is the sweet spot. Deeper and they refuse; shallower and clumps stick to the box floor.
NEKO's tofu-fiber pellets are unscented, low-dust, and clump in under 60 seconds — designed with sensitive breeds like the Persian in mind.
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