difference between sodium bentonite and bentonite clay

safire923 · #1 Oct 25, 2006, 10:38 AM

hi guys,

i hope i have the right topic in which to ask this question!! here it goes: is there a difference between sodium bentonite and bentonite clay?

i ask because the fresh step clay litter that i have for my cats contain bentonite clay and my puppy's lab results came back that she has sodium bentonite in her system.

PLEASE SOMEONE HELP...MY PUPPY'S HEALTH IS AT STAKE!!

THANK YOU

RickJ · Oct 25, 2006, 10:59 AM

I see from the first few web pages here that there are instances of illnesses due to pets eating litter containing that chemical.

Did you have the labwork on the puppy done due to problems or illness you noticed?

I'd certainly ask the vet if the amount found in your puppy's system is worthy of concern.

safire923 · Oct 25, 2006, 11:48 AM

Yes There Is Concern Which Is Why I Asked If There Is A Difference. Would You By Any Chance Know The Answer To My Question?

RickJ · Oct 26, 2006, 08:47 AM

As to the difference you asked about, the answer is no.

Bentonite is a clay that exists in two forms; the swelling kind and the non swelling kind. Both are Bentonite. Sodium Bentonite (the swelling kind) is the active ingredient in some cat litters.

Here is a specific article on the health issues with pets and sodium bentonite:
http://www.thelighthouseonline.com/a.../moredata.html



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