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I don't know. I've used this litter for a very, very long time and was completely satisfied. I also wrote letters on their behalf when Costco here changed to another product, and was elated when we got the Litter Purrfect back. But this is bad...seriously. I asked a friend who also uses it and she said yes, it is dustier than in the past. I have also noticed that it isn't every container. Some seem to be normal. But...the ones that are dusty are flat out horrible. It's like driving a pickup down a dirt road at 50 mph.

I just tried Dr. Esley's Purrfect cat litter (I think that's the name) and I have to say, just the regular brand .. the cats like it better. They use all the litter boxes but it's by far the most popular since our change over. The other boxes have Tidy Cat in them (which was more expensive, and dustier)... now, that being said, neither of them were really dusty... that is to say that dumping an entire two bags of the Dr. Esley's into a container... NO dust.. and for 80 pounds of cat litter, that's really good. The Tidy Cat had a little, but it wasn't overwhelming.

Originally Posted by Cinder

I was actually going to start a thread about this and ask if anyone else had noticed the difference... Litter Purrfect from Costco ... The dust in the last half a dozen containers we've bought has been horrible.

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I've been using it for years too and for the past couple months I've noticed the same thing - lots of dust, inconsistent larger granules and an orange scent. Used to be nice with no scent, fine granules and no dust and now very dusty and granules that almost look like it's been used and recycled. I am no longer happy with this litter ... looks like a quality control issue.

EDIT: I spoke with their cs rep. Nice guy who assures me they have gone back to the old formula and said in the meantime, unscrew the cap at Costco to see which granule size it is before buying until it's all the newer stock.

We're switching back to Schnuck's unscented scoop. I put 2 boxes out with Tidy Cats red (which I like) and 1 box of Schnuck's unscented scoop, and they are overwhelmingly prefer the unscented scoop. Which is ok with me. It's only $2.50 for 15 lbs.

I noticed they are rarely burying their "business" in the Tidy Cats but always do in the unscented box. And they prefer to use the unscented box the most.

I don't know if anyone else uses arm and hammer multicat, but its the best I've found, it's expensive at first, but it saves in the end because it absorbs so much odour and clumps like a rock, so you don't waste any and VERY rarely have to change it. So expensive initial cost, saves in the end.

I have seen the Arm and Hammer's good results, and Tidy Cats too, but I was thinking about trying the Feline Pine scoopable for something more natural. I've had my cats for 3 years and I still can't decide on a litter! I used World's Best for a while and that was good.

I would like to switch to a non clay litter but my cat is too picky. Right now I'm using Fresh Step Scoopable Free (no dyes or perfume). I'm happy with the way it clumps and hides smell (despite being unscented). I got a 31 lb. bucket for $11.50.

Originally Posted by littleraven7726

We're switching back to Schnuck's unscented scoop. I put 2 boxes out with Tidy Cats red (which I like) and 1 box of Schnuck's unscented scoop, and they are overwhelmingly prefer the unscented scoop. Which is ok with me. It's only $2.50 for 15 lbs.

I noticed they are rarely burying their "business" in the Tidy Cats but always do in the unscented box.

And they prefer to use the unscented box the most.

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Well, nevermind...the unscented is dustier than Tidy Cats red, and Raven is sneezing up a storm. So we'll have to stick with the tidy cats. Everyone is using all the boxes now. I think they were messing with me.

I just mentioned this in another thread, but the fuel sold for pellet stoves is very similar to Feline Pine at about 20% the price. It's $4 for a 40 lb bag in my area.

Originally Posted by MechanicalMan

I just mentioned this in another thread, but the fuel sold for pellet stoves is very similar to Feline Pine at about 20% the price. It's $4 for a 40 lb bag in my area.

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they are a great one ... BUT BUYER watch for TREATED pellets

I also have been mixing Tidy Cat & special kitty. Good results.

Just letting you guys know I got return calls from both the local Litter Purrfect customer care rep and the owner regarding the change in their product from great to dusty and scented. Both assured me that they have switched back to the original formula and that's all we'll now find at So Cal Costco stores. Both took time in listening and it was explained that some of the dustiness was actually due to the high temperatures depleting some of the moisture in the product that keeps it down generally. The other factor was a size change in the granules - which is now back the slightly smaller original size.

Anyway, I purchased 2 jugs of Litter Purrfect at Cabot Road Costco yesterday. I'm quite happy after changing out the litter boxes to find that there were no longer any clouds of dust and the lack of scent is once again a pleasure!

Gotta say I am impressed with this company's customer service. I've been known to commend as well as whine to companies regarding products I feel strongly about. I was contacted within 10 minutes of emailing. It's evident to me that the Litter Purrfect company truly cares about customer satisfaction as well as product quality control. They just needed some feedback from us! (I did send them the link to this thread so they wouldn't think mine was an isolated case.)

I also use chicken feed (layer crumbles) and have been pretty happy with it. It doesn't clump extremely hard and doesn't have odor absorbing/masking chemicals in it, but, it is so cheap that I can easily afford to add some baking soda and feline pine scoop to it for the odor and I can stand a little wastage when the clumps break apart (but, hey, I have an omega paw roll-away box, so people that scoop probably wouldn't have as many clump-breakages as I do). And, at $10 for 50 lbs, it's not bad at all (and 50lbs of corn is a lot more coverage than 50lbs of clay-based litter.

I started using world's best with the kittens when they were small (i didn't want them to eat the clay) and was extremely happy with the multicat formula. I will also say, to those that haven't tried WBCL that I emailed the company and told them that I wanted to try their product and they sent me a coupon for a free small bag and 2, $1 off a small bag coupons.

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Arm and Hammer seems really dusty to me (using it now). I recently tried Tidy Cats Small Spaces and loved it...kinda expensive for big store brand though. I just picked up some of that Litter Purrrfect at Costco...let you know how it is when I change it out.

Originally Posted by venusgirltrap

Arm and Hammer seems really dusty to me (using it now). I recently tried Tidy Cats Small Spaces and loved it...kinda expensive for big store brand though. I just picked up some of that Litter Purrrfect at Costco...let you know how it is when I change it out.

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If you have a Target store nearby, Tidy Cats goes on sale in a cycle every month. Right now our Wal-mart has the 20# buckets for 50 cents cheaper than Target.

Arm & Hammer was too dusty for my guys too. They were sneezing up a storm.

Originally Posted by littleraven7726

If you have a Target store nearby, Tidy Cats goes on sale in a cycle every month. Right now our Wal-mart has the 20# buckets for 50 cents cheaper than Target.

Arm & Hammer was too dusty for my guys too. They were sneezing up a storm.

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lol, I was thinking more of myself!! When I pour it my eyes water and I cough (her box is in my half-bathroom). I might change it out this weekend, it's so annoying.

Originally Posted by littleraven7726

If you have a Target store nearby, Tidy Cats goes on sale in a cycle every month. Right now our Wal-mart has the 20# buckets for 50 cents cheaper than Target.

Arm & Hammer was too dusty for my guys too. They were sneezing up a storm.

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Tidy cats is 6.99 on sale for 20 pounds at Target right now and some of the Jugs have a 1.00 off coupon on them

I was at the store and was going to buy Feline Pine, but, nearby was cedar chips for hamsters. And it was cheaper. I just put a handful and mixed it in with WalMart litter. I suppose this will keep the odor down in the winter.

Originally Posted by venusgirltrap

lol, I was thinking more of myself!! When I pour it my eyes water and I cough (her box is in my half-bathroom). I might change it out this weekend, it's so annoying.

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I understand. I have to be careful what I buy or it sets off my allergies.

Originally Posted by Tiger1206

Tidy cats is 6.99 on sale for 20 pounds at Target right now and some of the Jugs have a 1.00 off coupon on them

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Cool! I need to buy a 20# bucket today or tomorrow.