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Can anybody recommend me a good cat litter? (Original Post) raccoon Feb 2024 OP
Swheat Scoop was my favorite Easterncedar Feb 2024 #1
I like the pine pellets. Dr Pols are my go to. Phoenix61 Feb 2024 #2
I like unscented World's Best Cat Litter. femmedem Feb 2024 #3
When Mikey was here... 2naSalit Feb 2024 #4
I like Fresh Step Sanity Claws Feb 2024 #5
I do too because it clumps so well. The unscented is fine. My cat likes to go outside mostly. Even in winter. ratchiweenie Feb 2024 #13
I like the paper litter! bamagal62 Feb 2024 #6
Same here! LastDemocratInSC Feb 2024 #12
I use the bulk stuff from Petco. 30 lb buckets you can refill from a big bin they have. Works good and brewens Feb 2024 #7
We buy the Petco stuff as well. MissMillie Feb 2024 #17
Second vote for Pine Pellets. Bonus: Get Equine Bedding Maine-i-ac Feb 2024 #8
I have to get it at Walmart but - werdna Feb 2024 #9
Recently changed to this one Chicagogrl1 Feb 2024 #10
My choice, too. Polly Hennessey Feb 2024 #15
Swheat Laurelin Feb 2024 #11
I've never found a good substitute for clay litter spinbaby Feb 2024 #14
I like Frisco from Chewy. CaptainTruth Feb 2024 #16

Phoenix61

(17,343 posts)
2. I like the pine pellets. Dr Pols are my go to.
Fri Feb 9, 2024, 08:47 AM
Feb 2024

It’s best in a litter box with a shaker tray. When the pellets get wet they dissolve into sawdust. Lift the shaker tray a bit at the front and run the scooper over the pellets to knock all the saw dust into the bottom tray then dump the bottom tray. My Sir Pees A Lot will pee on anything on the floor so I had to find a trackless kitty litter since I can’t have a mat in front of the litter box. I’m super happy with the arrangement and there’s none of that clay dust.

femmedem

(8,364 posts)
3. I like unscented World's Best Cat Litter.
Fri Feb 9, 2024, 08:47 AM
Feb 2024

I have five cats, so I need an excellent litter that won't stick to the bottom of the pan, controls odor, and holds clumps well. I almost didn't try this one because the name sounds like overhype, but it really is good. It comes in lightweight, too.

2naSalit

(90,749 posts)
4. When Mikey was here...
Fri Feb 9, 2024, 08:49 AM
Feb 2024

I used a Purina product that was made from ground corn cob and cedar. I can't deal with the clay types, I always end up with sinus problems. They are all pricey but that one, and the one made from wheat chaff wasn't bad either but it was expensive.

I'm not sure what's on the market in your area.

Sanity Claws

(21,967 posts)
5. I like Fresh Step
Fri Feb 9, 2024, 08:50 AM
Feb 2024

It sounds like everyone has different favorites.
I like Fresh Step because it seems that it is better at clumping. If you don't like clumping litter, disregard my recommendation.

ratchiweenie

(7,833 posts)
13. I do too because it clumps so well. The unscented is fine. My cat likes to go outside mostly. Even in winter.
Fri Feb 9, 2024, 12:09 PM
Feb 2024

bamagal62

(3,537 posts)
6. I like the paper litter!
Fri Feb 9, 2024, 09:01 AM
Feb 2024

I started using it because it doesn’t clump and I was paranoid that my dog would accidentally eat some of it and then block her digestive tract. I love it. It doesn’t cause a mess, it doesn’t smell, and is more safe if you have a kitten. I buy the unscented. And, these are the different brands that I’m familiar with…
Fresh News
So Fresh
Exquisicat

LastDemocratInSC

(3,779 posts)
12. Same here!
Fri Feb 9, 2024, 09:59 AM
Feb 2024

And it's available as pellets or "crumbles". The pellets are compacted paper formed in the shape of a small cylinder about 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch long, about 3/16 inch in diameter. The crumbles appear to be chunks of the pellets cut to a smaller length. Highly absorbent and highly recommended.

Our vet recommended it because the clay litter was irritating the pads on Kitty Girl's paws.

brewens

(14,919 posts)
7. I use the bulk stuff from Petco. 30 lb buckets you can refill from a big bin they have. Works good and
Fri Feb 9, 2024, 09:10 AM
Feb 2024

isn't scented. I hate scented cat litter, dryer sheets and anything like that I can actually taste when handled.

Maine-i-ac

(1,510 posts)
8. Second vote for Pine Pellets. Bonus: Get Equine Bedding
Fri Feb 9, 2024, 09:15 AM
Feb 2024

Tractor Supply Co carries it for $7/40 pounds.
The pellets are sawdust held together with a gluten binder. All natural.
Urine makes the pellets dissolve into sawdust. Then you sift that out, and clean pellets remain. Refresh as needed.
Got this when our cats started getting urinary blockage from the fine crystalline dust from traditional cat litters.

Chicagogrl1

(445 posts)
10. Recently changed to this one
Fri Feb 9, 2024, 09:41 AM
Feb 2024

Arm & Hammer Litter Clump & Seal MicroGuard Odor Sealing Clumping Cat Litter with 10 Days of Odor Control. It works really well for our babies.

Laurelin

(604 posts)
11. Swheat
Fri Feb 9, 2024, 09:42 AM
Feb 2024

Totally loved it. Didn't smell bad with 5 cats (I was fostering). Easy to scoop and more environmentally friendly than many.

I only wish I could buy it here. I hate the stuff I use now. It gets tracked all over the house.

spinbaby

(15,177 posts)
14. I've never found a good substitute for clay litter
Sat Feb 10, 2024, 09:05 AM
Feb 2024

I’ve tried em all, and every kind of litter has drawbacks. Clumping clay litter has been both economical and most accepted by the cats. I’ve invested in those mats that help to prevent tracking and a really good cordless vac.

CaptainTruth

(7,095 posts)
16. I like Frisco from Chewy.
Sun Feb 11, 2024, 09:55 AM
Feb 2024

It clumps really well, the lavender scent is nice, & it's less expensive than others we've tried.

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