Cat Litter: Reviews

When it comes to choosing the best cat litter, pet owners have a number of choices, including clumping clay, biodegradable and crystal varieties. ConsumerSearch discusses potential health and environmental issues related to cat litter, consulting professional and consumer reviews to uncover the best cat litter choices.

Feline Pine

Best biodegradable cat litter

*Est. $12 for 20 lbs.

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In comparative reviews, Feline Pine is one of the most recommended cat litters of any type. It's made out of biodegradable pine-lumber pellets, so it can be flushed or reused as yard mulch. It's safe for very young kittens, who shouldn't use fine clay litter. A 20-pound bag can last as long as 60 pounds of clay litter since you only need to put an inch of Feline Pine in the litter box. However, Feline Pine doesn't clump, and some cats dislike its texture.

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World's Best Cat Litter

Biodegradable clumping cat litter

*Est. $40 for 34 lbs.

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Unlike Feline Pine, World's Best Cat Litter clumps on contact with urine, making the litter box easier to clean. Because World's Best is made out of whole-kernel corn, it can be flushed down the toilet or used as yard mulch. Many owners and experts swear by this cat litter, but it's very expensive, and some users say this litter is dustier than the manufacturer claims. Also, there's some evidence that cats prefer fine-grained clumping clay litters, which are much cheaper but not biodegradable.

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Scoop Away Multiple Cat Formula

Clumping clay litter

*Est. $18 for 28 lbs.

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Feline experts say cats are most comfortable with fine-grained, clumping clay cat litter, of which Scoop Away has a small edge in reviews. Clay cat litter can't be flushed down the toilet, and the clumping chemical they contain worries some pet owners (unnecessarily, in the view of feline health experts). Like other fine-grained clumping clay litter, Scoop Away isn't meant for kittens younger than 3 months (who can accidentally ingest some of the particles). Also, cats tend to track fine-grained clay litters around the house, so you may have to do more vacuuming than with other types of kitty litter.

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Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat Attract Cat Litter

Alternative for kittens or special-needs cats

*Est. $15 for 20 lbs.

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Dr. Elsey's is a favorite among veterinarians and cat experts, who say the herb-scented, clumping clay Cat Attract is a good choice for training kittens to use the litter box, as well as for reinforcing this habit with grown-up cats that tend to urinate outside the litter box. Cat Attract is made of clay, but cats can't ingest its larger particles so it's a good choice for very small kittens (who can accidentally ingest finer-grained clay litter).

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Pestell Clear Choice Low Track Silica Crystals Cat Litter

Crystal cat litter

*Est. $21 for 12 lbs.

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In general, cat experts aren't fond of crystal-based cat litters, which absorb moisture and neutralize odors but can be hard on a cat's sensitive paws. However, for certain owners, crystal litter has a big advantage over others. It effectively absorbs moisture and odor and only has to be changed about once a month. However, if these aren't deal-breakers for you, your cat will probably be much more comfortable with a different type.

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