what's your favorite cat litter?

Petsmart Ever Clean charcoal activated unscented.
 

Good luck with whatever you try. I can't tell you how many "natural" types of litter I've gone through. I always end up back with the clumping clay litter in a coarse sandy texture because that's what all the kitties like. When I get something new I'll put it in one litter box and keep the others the same as I've been using. I found that with World's Best and Feline Pine there wasn't even a single kitty pawprint in the the box after a month. I've seen them sniff at it and just walk away.

Are you in the U.S.? If so, I noticed that Walmart and Target are now carrying World's Best, and their prices are pretty comparable to stuff like Tidy Cats. I tried the lavender-scented WBCL, and the cats liked it just fine. I haven't tried the regular kind so I don't know their opinion on that.

GoldyCat said:

Good luck with whatever you try. I can't tell you how many "natural" types of litter I've gone through. I always end up back with the clumping clay litter in a coarse sandy texture because that's what all the kitties like. When I get something new I'll put it in one litter box and keep the others the same as I've been using. I found that with World's Best and Feline Pine there wasn't even a single kitty pawprint in the the box after a month. I've seen them sniff at it and just walk away.

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yeah matt will tolerate me putting up to about 70% pine mixed into his regular  litter before refusing to use it lol.......it's enough to make the box smell nice though   i like to put a little in no matter what just to help the smell, and it doesn't seem to affect clumping, since the pine clumps too. I keep a box upstairs that's almost all standard clay litter...only a touch of pine in there to help the smell.........that's where he goes if he objects to anything i experiment with in his main box haha

I really like Arm & Hammer clumping litter.

Arm & hammer is really great at odor control and it seems to do well at not falling apart (the clumps)

I buy mine at BJ's, a 40 lb box for $13.

I tried worlds best and it SUCKED. I threw it away after 2 days of use, Its made out of corn and smells gross, and has no odor control.

Youre better off using dirt IMO xD

I haven't tried many litters, but I'm using Maxx Scoop (and have been for years!) without any dust issues, etc. It also has good absorption and odor control!

kittylover23 said:

I haven't tried many litters, but I'm using Maxx Scoop (and have been for years!) without any dust issues, etc. It also has good absorption and odor control!

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i bought the non-clumping maxx scoop by mistake last time....it's horrible, I had to mix in ample amounts of pine just to be able to use it up lol.  I'll try the regular version,  i seem to recall using it with Sassy before switching her to pine.....only she liked the stuff, thus solving my dilemma for the rest f her life hahahaha

:lol3: I always buy clumping, I have never tried non clumping LOL

non clumping is SCARY! I volunteer at a shelter and thats what is donated most of the time.

GoldyCat said:

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Now, what follows, is, just my , I use, Walmart brand Special Kitty, unscented clay cat litter. However, I can't use, clumping litter. Due to my hybrid cats.

We use purina tidy cats 24/7 performance multi cats clumping litter but for one cat. Shes only 12 weeks but it does well with no odors or anything. We switched from the arm n hammer cuz this was cheapper for a 40lb box. I did notice with the arm n hammer that everytime she peed an "aroma" from the litter would fill my kitchen which i hated. It wasnt unbearable i just hate the smell of litter. You know what it is. There was no urine smell mixed with it but i have a sensitive nose so the "fresh" pretty scent i guess that was supposed to be given off annoyed the heck out of my allergies.

teeneythebetta said:

non clumping is SCARY! I volunteer at a shelter and thats what is donated most of the time.

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The non clumping s what they gave me when I started fostering ( a month ago). Used it long enough that I knew I was not going to use it again ..they then bought me some clumping. As you stated, the non clumping was donated.

teeneythebetta said:

non clumping is SCARY! I volunteer at a shelter and thats what is donated most of the time.

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jeileen said:

The non clumping s what they gave me when I started fostering ( a month ago). Used it long enough that I knew I was not going to use it again ..they then bought me some clumping. As you stated, the non clumping was donated.

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Non clumping litter should be used for kittens under 12 weeks . They like to play and taste lots of stuff and theres the risk of them swallowing clumping litter. Just like when their urine hits the clumping litter and it clumps if they ingest clumping litter it could clump in a kittens intestines which are so tiny and cause bloackages. If not caught and taken to the vet and treated correctly it can cause major medcial problems and even be fatal. So lots of people who donate non clumping litter maybe have left overs from when their kittens grow old enough that they believe they no longer have to be so cautious? I know i have left overs and dont want to hassle myself with using it as shes not that little and uses her box and gets right out now. Theres no playing or trying to eat litter.

Just a thought =]

If you use non-clumping, you have to change it fairly often. Like every 3 days, tops. Although some brands last longer (Fresh Step is the best, Tidy Cats isn't too bad). Whereas if you keep clumping litter well scooped, you hardly ever have to totally change it.

teeneythebetta said:

non clumping is SCARY! I volunteer at a shelter and thats what is donated most of the time.

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i would never have bought it on purpose....I was in a hurry and saw cheap stuff or maxx scoop....grabbed the brand I knew and got home to find out I'd have been better off with the cheap stuff lol! yuck....this is after my arm and hammer mistake last time...i got scented and was scented right out of my basement fr 2 weeks...........i really have to learn to take the time to read the litter like I read the  food labels, because it takes me 10minutes to buy a can of cat food and i always bring home sucky litter 

I agree most non clumping clay litters suck, IMO because the mud they make.  I am sure there are other brands but the fresh step doesn't do that it stays dry.  With so many cats and the paw points I get 14 lbs free every few weeks.  I had been buying tidy cats and ended up with the mud.  I dump my boxes then rinse out any left over litter/presents and wash the boxes every few days but stage it so new boxes are going in almost every day. 

Also main reason for clay or pine pellets is any loose stool is not a mess/need to dump the entire box.  I have pretty healthy cats but nature happens

Anyone used Clump'n'Flush?  It's made from corncobs, I presume that means the bit left in the middle when the kernels have been stripped.  It doesn't clump as firmly as Everclean, but it doesn't seem to be dusty and I'm surprised how long the smaller size bag is lasting.  Unfortunately at present there isn't a decent bulk deal on it in the UK - the Everclean gets a decent discount for buying 10 or more boxes.

Cat Person said:

However, I can't use, clumping litter. Due to my hybrid cats.

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Why is that with the hybrids? I don't use clumping as I don't care for the possible health issues, dust and of course I often have kittens about. Plus it's far more expensive than wood pellets. 

missymotus said:

Very true 

I use wood pellets in purpose made sieve trays, very economical, long lasting, controls odour. Safe for cats and kittens, no dust and no tracking. 

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missymotus, what was the brand again?  I'm finally going where I can buy it, but I've forgotten what it's called and can't find the thread

I've got the Bunnings stuff sorted (your DIY self-cleaning set-up)

Mani said:

missymotus, what was the brand again? 

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