Yes cats are evil, and yes it's plotting to either kill you or enslave you.
EDIT: Wait, wrong answer. It's probably a dye of sorts or crystal residue that got on her pads.
My avatar, who is currently hanging out on the desk next to the monitor just made a rather sarcastic snort. (Yes, sometimes I think he does read...) In reality anyone who has a cat is automatically a servant. If the service is adequate, your first comment doesn't apply.
I'd check the contents on the company website, or check with your vet. There are at least two kinds of litter that are made from wheat or corn if a cat has issues with clay/clumping types of litter, so if you want, there are alternatives.