{"id":1268,"date":"2026-03-06T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/?p=1268"},"modified":"2026-03-06T10:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:00:08","slug":"this-cat-litter-changes-colour-to-flag-potential-health-problems-a-first-for-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/?p=1268","title":{"rendered":"This cat litter changes colour to flag potential health problems \u2013 a first for South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cEarly detection, ultimate peace of mind\u201d \u2013 <\/span>Marltons<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Pet Care\u00a0<\/span>turns a routine task into a meaningful act of care for cats and their owners.<\/span><\/p>\n

Marltons Pet Care, South Africa\u2019s leading pet care brand, has launched a market-first innovation in cat litter: Marltons Micro Crystal Cat Litter with Health Indicator \u2013 a new silica crystal litter with embedded pH-sensitive dyes that change colour based on a cat\u2019s urine pH, helping detect potential urinary health concerns early.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a category that has traditionally focused on odour control and convenience,\u00a0Marltons\u00a0is redefining what cat litter can do. This new launch offers more than just hygiene,\u00a0it\u00a0provides\u00a0early insight into a cat\u2019s wellbeing by highlighting changes in urinary pH, allowing owners to act before a health concern becomes serious.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each scoop, stir\u00a0and litter replacement becomes an act of proactive\u00a0care.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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What is it?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The new Health Indicator Litter combines trusted silica performance \u2013 known for its high absorbency, superior odour control and soft texture \u2013 with a breakthrough pH-sensitive colour-changing technology. When a cat urinates, the crystals change colour depending on the pH level:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n