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post #1 of 26
7/9/10 at 11:07am
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Well currently I have World's Best cat litter in my litter boxes and I really just can't understand why this litter is so popular. I've only been using it for maybe a week and this stuff smells SO bad! It smells sickly sweet for the first 2 days and after that it just smells rancid!

I like the fact that it's flushable. And it clumps extremely well. Are there any other clumping, flushable litters out there?
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post #2 of 26
7/9/10 at 11:53am
Please do Not flush any litter... many others claim to be flushable but flushing instructions vary and most you have to do a multi step process...
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post #3 of 26
7/11/10 at 2:53am
Personally, I would never use a flushing litter because I just don't think it is good for the pipes and could lead to clogs.

I don't need to have DH unclogging pipes caused by the kitties!
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post #4 of 26
7/11/10 at 11:55am
^Maybe in homes with newer plumbing it might be safer. I wouldn't do it if your plumbing is 40+ years old, though.


To the OP: As you know, I use chicken feed. And yes, there's that sweet smell with it, too - I sort of like it. I've never noticed a rancid smell.
The reason so many like natural litters is because they don't have the clay litter related health risks.

You may also consider trying the feline pine scoopable.
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post #5 of 26
7/11/10 at 3:30pm
I use Cat's Best Öko Plus which is clumping and flushable (wood/plant based). I only flush the 'number twos' though because this building has 40+ year old pipings.. The litter dissolves in large amounts of water, but I don't want to risk it.
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post #6 of 26
7/11/10 at 3:34pm
I always used the wood based cat litter now and I do flush it. I used one once and it had clay in it and this smelt absolutely rancid too, is there health risks with clay based? I'll stick to the wood, it smells sort of piney when they do their business on it.x
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post #7 of 26
7/11/10 at 3:48pm
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Originally Posted by Ruthyb View Post
is there health risks with clay based?
The dust isn't healthy in the lungs - the clay itself will swell and clump and silica dust is just bad all together. There are also some risks with ingesting it (licking their feet). Plus a lot of clay litters will have extra additives to make it clump better and perfumes, these are very irritating to some cats and can cause allergy like responses. (clay litter is also extremely aggravating to my DH's asthma).

IMO, it's just better to use something natural that will quickly break down anyways.
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post #8 of 26
7/11/10 at 4:00pm
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Originally Posted by gray kitty View Post
It smells sickly sweet for the first 2 days and after that it just smells rancid!
Oh my, that's the most accurate complete description of WBCL I've ever seen on this site. I agree 500 percent.

And it's expensive to boot!

The only positive is the way it clumps -but the negatives are much too much. Some varieties of Tidy Cats clump just as nicely.

I do not know of any other flushable litter.
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post #9 of 26
7/11/10 at 4:19pm
I've been using WBCL and flushing it for the last five years. So far no problem.

To me it's a life saver. I am partially disabled and disposing of litter in the trash is not an option.

I don't notice any bad smell if I keep it scooped. Also, I only have one cat but still use the multi-cat formula.
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post #10 of 26
7/11/10 at 6:53pm
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Originally Posted by strange_wings View Post
^Maybe in homes with newer plumbing it might be safer. I wouldn't do it if your plumbing is 40+ years old, though.


To the OP: As you know, I use chicken feed. And yes, there's that sweet smell with it, too - I sort of like it. I've never noticed a rancid smell.
The reason so many like natural litters is because they don't have the clay litter related health risks.

You may also consider trying the feline pine scoopable.
I bought a small bag of the feline pine scoopable and am going to try it after the worlds best runs out (it was expensive so I don't want to waste it!), but the feline pine scoopable doesn't say it is flushable
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post #11 of 26
7/11/10 at 6:55pm
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Originally Posted by NorthernGlow View Post
I use Cat's Best Öko Plus which is clumping and flushable (wood/plant based). I only flush the 'number twos' though because this building has 40+ year old pipings.. The litter dissolves in large amounts of water, but I don't want to risk it.
I don't think thats available in U.S. , I havn't been able to find it.
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post #12 of 26
7/11/10 at 6:56pm
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Originally Posted by Ruthyb View Post
I always used the wood based cat litter now and I do flush it. I used one once and it had clay in it and this smelt absolutely rancid too, is there health risks with clay based? I'll stick to the wood, it smells sort of piney when they do their business on it.x
What brand of wood based litter do you use? I got a little bag of feline pine scoopable but it does not say its flushable.
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post #13 of 26
7/11/10 at 6:58pm
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Originally Posted by c1atsite View Post
Oh my, that's the most accurate complete description of WBCL I've ever seen on this site. I agree 500 percent.

And it's expensive to boot!

The only positive is the way it clumps -but the negatives are much too much. Some varieties of Tidy Cats clump just as nicely.

I do not know of any other flushable litter.
I'm glad to see there are people who have the same opinion about it. I was starting to think there was something wrong with since everyone else raves about what great odor control it has.
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post #14 of 26
7/11/10 at 7:01pm
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Originally Posted by CheshireCat View Post
I've been using WBCL and flushing it for the last five years. So far no problem.

To me it's a life saver. I am partially disabled and disposing of litter in the trash is not an option.

I don't notice any bad smell if I keep it scooped. Also, I only have one cat but still use the multi-cat formula.
I use the multi cat formula also, have two cats who use that box, and scoop multiple times a day, but it smells so bad I can't wait until its used up so I can try something else.
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post #15 of 26
7/11/10 at 7:05pm
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Originally Posted by gray kitty View Post
I bought a small bag of the feline pine scoopable and am going to try it
If I remember this right, FP stinks on the same level as WBCL.

Can you tell I've tried several brands of litter in the last 7 years?
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post #16 of 26
7/11/10 at 9:31pm
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Originally Posted by gray kitty View Post
Well currently I have World's Best cat litter in my litter boxes and I really just can't understand why this litter is so popular. I've only been using it for maybe a week and this stuff smells SO bad! It smells sickly sweet for the first 2 days and after that it just smells rancid!

I like the fact that it's flushable. And it clumps extremely well. Are there any other clumping, flushable litters out there?

soooooooooo agree.

I use the pine pellets. They're nice and neat (and cheap!!!) until they start to break down and leave sawdust - i just keep it swept, and change the whole thing about once every 7-12 days. One $12 bag lasts me 3-4 months!
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post #17 of 26
7/12/10 at 2:37am
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Originally Posted by gray kitty View Post
What brand of wood based litter do you use? I got a little bag of feline pine scoopable but it does not say its flushable.
Its just one of our local shops own and its really good.I haven't had a problem with flusing it as its pretty light and biodegradeable, not heavy and will get stuck like normal cat litter.x
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post #18 of 26
7/16/10 at 8:50am
My plumber said never ever flush cat liter.
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post #19 of 26
7/16/10 at 8:58am
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Originally Posted by KBO View Post
My plumber said never ever flush cat liter.
There is a big difference between cat litter and flushable cat litter.
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post #20 of 26
7/16/10 at 10:43am
Honestly, I don't care what the bag says - talk to your plumber if you have your heart set on flushing litter and get an ok from him. Mine says nothing that a human hasn't eaten should go into a toilet.

But, he says people who ignore that advice are excellent for the plumbing profession.
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post #21 of 26
7/16/10 at 11:20am
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Originally Posted by darlili View Post
But, he says people who ignore that advice are excellent for the plumbing profession.
Indeed. If one really wants it flushed, teach the cats to use the toilet or look into a cat genie.
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post #22 of 26
7/23/10 at 3:25pm
I use World's Best - like it a lot.

I clean out the litter several times a day - I have 3 cats using one pan right now, and so keeping it cleaned out for the next user is a priority.

I've never had a problem with a sweet smell, etc., but sometimes - because it's natural I suppose - it does track, depending on the bag I open.

ANYhow, I do feel like this litter is much safer for my cats - I especially enjoy the litter because there is little or no dust. (there goes the "no grain" diet because they groom their feet after they are digging in the litter )

For the "Outside" cats (some are coming inside at nights), I use a mixture of the World's Best and PetSmart's clay clumping litter - that works good, too.

I don't think flushing the litter is a good idea - but ???
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post #23 of 26
7/23/10 at 3:42pm
Flushing cat feces can be harmful for wildlife specially in Coastal areas... I have been watching this thread and I am surprised that nobody has brought this up yet...
Cat feces should not be flushed because of Toxoplasmosis, and the harm it posis to sea Otters and other sea creatures. In California, for example, legislation demands that all flushable cat littles need to have a warning label about the dangers to the environment. The sea Otters population went from 15,000 to 2500 and in 17% the main cause of death was Toxoplasmosis. Toxo is not killed by normal sewage treatment and it eventually makes its way to the oceans - it causes brain damage and death.

So, for those thinking about the convenience of flushing litter, please think about the sea creatures that are suffering a painful death because of it....

More info can be found here, but this is a known issue - easy to find over the net.
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post #24 of 26
7/23/10 at 4:58pm
Most stuff that is advertised as 'flushable' is not really, including cat litter and certain feminine sanitary products. The same thing that makes the litter clump around your cat's waste will make it clump in your drain.
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post #25 of 26
7/23/10 at 6:17pm
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I've already flushed worlds best, it pretty much instantly breaks apart in water.
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post #26 of 26
8/16/10 at 6:46pm
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Originally Posted by c1atsite View Post
Oh my, that's the most accurate complete description of WBCL I've ever seen on this site. I agree 500 percent.

And it's expensive to boot!

The only positive is the way it clumps -but the negatives are much too much. Some varieties of Tidy Cats clump just as nicely.

I do not know of any other flushable litter.
I've been using WBCL and flushing it for the last five years. So far no problem.

To me it's a life saver. I am partially disabled and disposing of litter in the trash is not an option.

I don't notice any bad smell if I keep it scooped. Also, I only have one cat but still use the multi-cat formula.


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