FAQ
FAQ – Green Tea Leaves, Flush Clean, and Forest Fresh Cat Litters
Q: Does your litter really contain Green Tea ?
A: Yes, Green Tea Leaves cat litter really does contain a green tea powder that is incorporated into our product during manufacture. The Green Tea adds a wonderful natural scent to the litter box while also providing natural odor protection.
Q: Where can I buy Next Gen products locally?
A: Next Gen cat litters are available in many local independent retail pet product stores. Refer to the store list on this web site for stores that currently carry our products. If your favorite local pet store does not yet carry Next Gen litters, please suggest they contact us at info@nextgenpet.com.
Q: Why do Next Gen litters cost more than other litters?
A: They actually do not….. When comparing the cost of cat litter it is important to understand the amount of litter used in a 4 or 6 week period. The superior absorbency of Next Gen cat litter means that one 10 liter bag will last one cat up to 6 weeks with daily maintenance. Consider how many bags of clay litter you would need for this same period of time. Our research has concluded that one 10 liter bag of Next Gen litter is equal to 2 to 4 bags of other litters.
Q: Why are Next Gen litters sold by volume instead of by weight?
A: Our proprietary manufacturing process makes Next Gen’s litters very lightweight and absorbent while at the same time very BIG on performance! One 10L bag weighs approximately 6 pounds, and is equivalent in effectiveness to multiple bags of competing litters. If we packaged Next Gen litter by weight, a 20 pound bag of Next Gen litter would be about 3.3 times the size of our current 10 liter bag.
Q: Do both Green Tea Leaves and Flush Clean litters clump and are they flushable?
A: Both Green Tea Leaves and Flush Clean litters are clumping and flushable litters. They can be safely flushed and will not clog your pipes or septic systems. Additionally because our litters form smaller clumps you dispose of less litter per clump making it more economical.
Q: Is your litter low in dust?
A: Next Gen litters are extremely low-dust litters. Cat owners facing feline asthma or allergy issues prefer Next Gen litters for this reason.
Q: What kind of wood is used in Next Gen litters?
A: Next Gen litters are manufactured using recycled industrial wood scrap. The scraps are primarily kiln dried cedar and cypress woods. Next Gen does not use raw timber in the manufacturing of our products.
Q: Why do Next Gen litters work so well controlling odors?
A: The primary ingredients of Next Gen litters, wood and green tea have natural properties that help to control odors. In addition, green tea also contains a natural tannin called “catechin” that helps to suppress the growth of bacteria eliminating the source of the cat box odors.
Q: Is your litter environmentally safe?
A: Next Gen’s Green Tea Leaves and Flush Clean litters are both made with all natural ingredients like wood and green tea. Next Gen litters are safe for the environment and can actually be disposed of in the garden as mulch.
Q: How do I switch my cat from the litter I am using to Next Gen litter?
A: Some of our customers have switched their cats successfully at one time without any problem, however we realize that cats are individuals and have their preferences. In case your cat is confused by the sudden change in litters, Next Gen suggests transitioning the litter box gradually:
Week 1 75% of your current litter and 25% of Next Gen’s Litter
Week 2 50% of your current litter and 50% of Next Gen’s litter
Week 3 25% of your current litter and 75% of Next Gen’s litter
Week 4 100% Next Gen’s litter
Q: How much litter should I use in the litter box?
A: Next Gen suggests using 1 ½” to 2” depth of litter in your litter box.
Q: Is there any impact to Next Gen product from the Natural Disaster in Japan on Next Gen Products ?
A: Some of our loyal customers have expressed concern about radiation contamination in our products from Japan. Let me assure you that our factory and all of the ingredients used in our products are FREE of radiation contamination. Our factory is located 250 miles from the affected nuclear power plant, and the ingredients in our products are imported from outside sources. The USA Customs & Border Protection agency is also inspecting all containers arriving from Japan – and they have found no problem in any product from Japan.
We have been impacted by ocean port congestion which is limiting our import of materials and exporting of the finished products, but we are doing our best to work through these problems. This may create product shortages from time to time – we appreciate your patience and understanding of this situation.
