clumping litter Poll

I use a very fine clumping betonite litter called "Cat&Clean", which is virtually dust-free and smells slightly of vanilla when wet. JC refuses to use the crystals, paper or corn litters. He kicks them out of the box (and sometimes down the stairs), and then deposits a load immediately in front of his box. So I'll definitely be sticking to clumping betonite litter!

Over the years we've tried quite a few litters. I remember the sales for litter (before clumping litter was available) when I got a big bag for 29 cents. I'd wait for the sale then buy a big supply. (Of course, that was MANY years ago.)

We use clumping litter. We've tried several but use the brand "Step 'N Out". We recently tried a new litter which was made from recycled paper and was supposed to be flushable. Well, I had to unstop the toilet and, with 12 cats currently in the house, our house had quite a stink in just two days. I dumped out all the new litter and put back the clumping litter and the stink was gone.

We've tried using other "flushable" litters. That's why I had to buy the toilet snake in the first place. I guess they're flushable if you want to stop up the toilet.

Most Humane Societies recommend using clay litter for small kittens. I believe it has to do with concerns for the kittens swallowing the litter, but I'm not sure. I've not had an issue with clumping litter with kittens.

George

Caterpillar,

I'm using Special Kitty, Non-scented at the moment. It's about 1.99 a bag at Walmart.

Originally posted by jcat
JC refuses to use the crystals, paper or corn litters. He kicks them out of the box (and sometimes down the stairs), and then deposits a load immediately in front of his box.

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Well that certainly sent a message, eh?!! !

Thanks, Woodsygirl. It sounds like a bargain. Heh heh, I found that lost coupon for Nutro natural choice kitten food (even though I called
the company to ask for a replacement.) Oh, well...

I bought a small bag of the Feline Pine and Yesterday's News, and I'll try them out after Cindy and Lucy have healed more from their spaying operations.

I've used clumping since about 1987 or so, when I first switched, my then 1 year old cat liked to make a pee ball, and then pull it out and play with it. Fortunately the novelty wore off after a day or two!

Originally posted by Gus's Mom
Anderson's Clump & Flush is the best, it's made of corn cob so there is no dust, it flushes easily, smells pretty (but not too pretty, no dust and there is no health risks like those with the clay/silica clumping. I wish I had found this product years ago.

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...And where is this miraculous stuff to be found? I confess I have not looked at other brands for a while, but this sounds like a "have-to", especially if I don't have to chase all over the place for it -- and I see you too are a Vancouver person...

EDIT: Oops, should have read the rest of the thread first. I see you already answered this question. Tisol, here I come....

I use Good Mews which is a non-clumping litter ... It has similarities to Feline Pine. Sometimes I buy Feline Pine if it's convenient. Good Mews is sold at Petco and online at Petluvers.com

When Penny is older (she's only 9 mo's old now) I will most likely switch to a quality clumping litter, but as caterpillar mentioned, clumping litters have been linked to serious health problems in KITTENS, sometimes fatal ..... I will not take the risk.

By the way when is a cat no longer a kitten?? I sound overprotective at times don't I?

Any words of wisdom on switching to clumping will be highly appreciated.


Luckily for me, Penny always uses her litter box no matter what litter I lay down. Gosh sometimes I think she's the best kitty in the world

We use wood base litter (generic supermarket brand) and it's fab. I've tried clay type litter and all Jeeps did is make a huge mess. We've gradually changed her litter by mixing the old clay with the new wood base and the change is phenomenal(sp). Not as much litter over the floor, pleasant 'woody' odour, no dust! and best of all, very easy to clean.

I havent used the clumping for a few years now as the cats did not seem to take to it. Have also tried the wood stuff but 2 cats just totally refused to use it at all! In the bathroom litter i have tried again with some pine wood but it disintergrates under the slightest wetness and then get tromped through the carpet..urgg.
Downstairs I use non clumping litter from Tescos, they call it lightweight HA! which is good but spreads a fine dust everywhere. Maybe I will try the clumping again as you all seem to give it such positive reponse.

I've switched Rosie onto the 'wood base pellets', but it's not as good as the clumping variety!.

I switched from regular clay to World's Best Cat Litter (clumping corn, flushable, biodegradeable, renewable source) about 2 months ago. I definitely prefer the clumping litter. At first I thought WBCL was expensive, but the 17 lb bag ($17.99) lasts 2 1/2 months which turned out to be nearly the same cost as regular clay for the same period of time. My cat prefers this litter without the hood on the litter box. I scoop daily and do a complete litter box change once a month.

I tried Feline Pine, but my cat did not like it and chose to pooped everywhere but the box. I don't think she liked the texture.

We started using SWheat Scoop about a month ago, it is a clumping litter made from wheat. I must say, it is rather odd and quite dusty (floury), but the pee clumps really hold together well. They are almost rubbery. The smell of the clumps is atrocious, but the litterbox always smells fresh once the clumps are removed. With clumping clay litter I always had problems with removing the pee clumps - they often would disintegrate before I got the out of the box.

The floury dust is a concern; I didn't notice it so much with my yellow and white cat, but when the siamese started using it I didn't quite know what had happened to him (after a couple of times I realized he was very dusty when he came out of the litterbox). The rooms that have the litterboxes in them are very dusty in that area, I am considering changing back to clumping clay litter, especially since I am not sure if it is good for the kitties to be inhaling all that wheat...

Right now I'm using Arm and Hammer Super Scoop clumping litter. With two cats though it wreaks! It says that you don't ever have to change the litter completely again, but I do.

I just bought a box of Odor Lockers, because it looked good. All-natural, flushable, yet still clumping.

Anyone tried this?

I am using Odor Lockers right now in one box. It is clumping, but it kind of resembles clay in a way. It's pretty much dust free, and smells nice. I like this over the other clumping brands, so far,

I only used the one box of Odor Lockers, yes it smelled really nice but the clumps broke all the time. I hate that.

So, I'm trying Scoop Away Crystal Blend right now.

I use Heartland wheat litter. It is clumping and flushable which I like.

I don't like Sweat Scoop; nothing against the litter itself. But I don't drive and it is hard to carry the package. The Heartland litter is in an easy to carry box.

I scoop once maybe twice a day. Try to wash it out once a month. It has been a long time since I completly changed the litter.

I use clumping litter....it was what my cat was used to...I have a cat pan that has a scoop like filter with it, this makes scooping and changing VERY easy! My Grandma's cats prefer the non-clumping though. So, whatever works best for your cat(s) should be what you use.

I use yesterdays News,,,,,I used to use clumping but couldnt stand the litter all over the floor that they would carry out on their paws, so I switched to yesterdays news and no more of that problem, also the poop is still scoopable and once a week I change the entire litter so it stays fresh, I also use yesterdays news litter in my ferrets litter box and my bunnies litter box,,,it works well for everyone and saves me from buying 2-3 different litters

I use yesterdays News,,,,,I used to use clumping but couldnt stand the litter all over the floor that they would carry out on their paws, so I switched to yesterdays news and no more of that problem, also the poop is still scoopable and once a week I change the entire litter so it stays fresh, I also use yesterdays news litter in my ferrets litter box and my bunnies litter box,,,it works well for everyone and saves me from buying 2-3 different litters