Hey everyone! What's your favorite litter and why? Let us know! We've noticed a lot of passionate, informative comments about the harmful effects of declawing. This is a controversial practice with a host of negative effects and the mention of declawing in this video was not meant to condone or normalize the surgery. If anyone would like more details on declawing and how it affects cats, you may be interested in our article on the subject: www.wwwallaboutcats.com/declawing-cats
Hi Nala, I'm sorry that the declawing debate triggered your grief. Losing your cat the way you just did must be incredibly upsetting and I'm sorry that you're going through this. I can't fully understand your experience, but I know that especially right now, the world can look like an incredibly frustrating and confusing place. We don't intend to stop the declawing debate as it's a valid conversation, but we are working on plans to ensure that our comment sections remain a positive space for everyone. Take care. - Mallory
@@Sillynillywillybilly I have been wanting to try it! What version do you use? I was debating between the blue box and the mini pellets? Does it create a lot of dust?
@@arielvieira603 I use the pink box or soft . I have tried both and well the normal has less dust i found it really hard to scoop. The soft produces a slight amount of dust. But the smell control is great and the box lasts awhile even with 2 cats
2004. Stray cat walks into my yard, starts rubbing up against my leg and purring. Cat says, "I'm homeless. Take me in. I won't be any trouble at all. You'll hardly know I'm there." Lies. All lies. What I got instead was 16 years of vet bills, 16 years of daily brushing, 16 years of picking up her poop, 16 years of picking up her vomit, 16 years of vacuuming cat hair, 16 years of cat scratches, and oddly I have loved it all. I don't get it. I don't get it at all...
This is my life but started 2 months ago, the foster said - he is so calm and friendly and doesn’t counter surf and is quiet.....ALL LIES. Trips to the vet, explosive diarrhea, stool tests, special foods etc nothing is working. He also cries at every door as he was apparently an outdoor cat and wants out BAD but we live on the edge of farm land and there are coyotes galore. He is cute when he is sleeping....until he sharts in his sleep 😳
Sandra..my daughter's cat had bowel issues too..he can not eat any cat food with seafood in it..we go with friskies brand..chicken.. dry brand... haven't had any problems since...good luck
My cat ran through my front door and up the stairs one night when I came home. She sat at the top of my stairs just like she owned the place. An hour later, I found myself at a 24 hour superstore buying $200 worth of cat supplies. She was really sick, so we spent quite a bit of time at the vet, but she helped me get through some tough emotional times, so 10 years later, I still don't know who rescued whom.
i accidentally got a LITTLE bit of litter down my shower drain when cleaning the box and WOAH let me tell you the nightmare i had while trying to shower for the next week 😭😭 terrible terrible terrible.
I think it’s important to note that not everyone may have volunterily chose to declaw their cat but maybe they adopted one that was declawed by a previous owner. So informing people of a litter that can be helpful or easier to use for a declawed cat is a very nice thing to mention for those who have cats with sensitive paws in general also. Thank you for mentioning that. I appreciate that thoughtfulness. My cat is not declawed but I know this video isn’t even about declawing cats it’s about litter for certain types of cats. Hopefully everyone else commenting understands this also.
So true. If you’re adopting or rescuing a cat the previous owner might not have cared or been as knowledgeable and declawed them before they came into your care
Yeah filling the comment section with angry comments towards this lady is just strange, like she didn't do anything nor tell anyone to declaw their cats. Definitely not. But it happens quite a lot and if you adopt a cat (which is a good thing rather than buying, duh) previous owner, or shelter etc probably have declawed some so it's good to know what type of litter will be gentle on their clawless paws
Please NEVER declaw you cat. Declawing is the process of amputating the first knuckle of the paw. It has been know to cause lots of side effects such as aggression, arthritis, peeing outside of the litter box, and can lead to death if your cat escapes and can’t catch his own food or protect himself.
Here is my take, which you will not like: My cats are declawed. Do I WANT them that way....no. But, it's either that or death. I've rescued cats that would surely not be alive today. So, the price of admission is their claws. I cannot and will not have them destroy my furniture. Sorry, sounds awful and materialistic but that's just the way it's got to be.
Okieman Mike there is no excuse for amputating the toes of your cat. That is abuse. Cats scratch furniture, use a sofa cover and get lots of scratching posts. Change your home not your cats anatomy. I hope you educate yourself and never abuse or own another cat
Just a suggestion - when you pour the litter to show dust (which is a great idea thank you!): turn off all the lights and have one strong wide beam of light coming left to right across the top of the pan pan - it will light up the floating dust like dust in a sunbeam and allow the camera to catch the image better for us to see.
MARVEL1012 the corn litters, once in contact with cat urine (or any other liquid), can cause aflatoxins to grow, which are harmful to cats and can actually cause death. So it’s a good thing you switched away from it. It’s definitely not worth the risk.
Corn litter or any litter with wheat/grains is bad for cats because if they eat it they can’t digest it and can cause health problems 😣 same goes for cat foods. Try see if there’s anything processed in the cat foods you buy and make sure there’s no bi products or wheats/grains in them too. I didn’t know til I researched cat foods out there
@@GlimmeringAtelier Byproducts themselves are not bad. While humans might be squeamish about eating a heart, liver, or eyeball, it's entirely natural for a cat to consume whole prey (which includes all of the organs, bones, and even eyeballs!)
Sometimes cats can get used to things changing. I moved with my last cat 6 or 7 times during his life and I also loved to rearrange rooms in my apartment, I think eventually he just accepted that I'm a weirdo who likes change lol.
Our family would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We bought the smart cat and it is amazing, like life changing amazing. The air quality in our home is better. There's no faint smell of cats. The litter is very light and easy to scoop through. The pee never hits the bottom, it clumps immediately. So, thank you very much for the informative video.
I think it was smart to mention declawed cats. While it is extremely horrible, there are still people who will do it unfortunately and cats who get adopted that have already been declawed and it is important their owners have that information. I didn’t think it ruined the reviews nor was it off putting. It was information. Peoples concern is understandable but some of these comments are a little too much. Voicing an opinion is important though so it’s their right. I appreciate all your research and your video! I love feline pine but I think I’m going to try another one soon so this helped a lot.
starwarstarwar74 There are many things you can do to minimize your cat hurting you or your belongings that don’t involve declawing. You can try several ways to train your cat to not scratch you or your items and can instead offer them plenty of acceptable items to scratch, you can keep their nails trimmed so minimal damage is done if they happen to still scratch occasionally, and if you still have problems there are things called soft paws which you periodically apply on your cats claws that don’t harm them and still allow them to still extend their claws as needed and scratch but will stop any damage from being done when they do. Declawing should never be an option. A cat’s nails are actually an extension of their paws. It is extremely painful and inhumane to declaw them and has been likened to someone cutting off a human’s fingers at the knuckle. In addition should they go outside they have lost their means of defending themselves or escaping predators. People are correct that in many areas it’s actually illegal to declaw a cat for these reasons. Please research how damaging it is to them and the alternatives available before deciding to declaw a cat.
I as well agree with the original poster and can understand why this was included in the review. It may would have helped if the reviewer stuck in a comment during the video that she doesn’t endorse declawing but we also should understand that her helping to meet the needs of the cats that have already been declawed doesn’t mean she condones declawing.
My daughter's adopted cat had it's front nails declawed by its precious owner. Horrible procedure to do to a cat and it also made it harder for those people to find another owner for it because that meant it could never go outdoors even for an hour.
Pine pellets have been the best for me. I was given Feline Pine when I was a foster cat mom. Once I adopted my own cats I stuck with pine pellets purchasing the 40lbs bags for horse stall bedding saving tons of money, and the odor control is awesome! Plus it’s bio-degradable, very good for eco-conscious owners 👍🏼
i just started using feline pine after going for years with the silicone crystals. i was hoping she's mention the regular horse pellets. so there's really no difference?
Faith Nelson Yeah, there’s little to no difference between Feline Pine and horse pellets. I got a 40lb bag of Equine Fresh Pellet Bedding for about $6, and its lasts a loooong time. Like I said, saves a ton of money.
I recently switched to pine pellets - wow, the odor control is exceptional. I have had at least 3 cats at a time for over 30 years and this is the best litter I have ever used - and the cheapest!
I'm glad that you took declawed cats into consideration. I recently rescued a cat that was declawed pretty early in life and although he doesn't act any different from our other cats I know that it does affect him. Declawing should never be done if not medically necessary. Putting that aside, I'm a bit confused as to why people are going off in the comments, is she supposed to act as If there aren't cats that are declawed? This video wasn't about declawing, it was about litter. At no point in the video did she condone it so there shouldn't be a problem. Thank you for the video. I appreciate the time and effort it took to make it.
exactly. she didn't condone nor did she encourage. But she needed to condone. There was a missed opportunity there for her to educate. She could have pointed out how bad it is to do that in a disclaimer. Then continued to make her recommendation if the pet was already in that situation.
I 100% understand all of the comments about declawing, but sometimes a cat is declawed before you adopt them, which is my case. I would never declaw, but it wasn’t my decision. So, it’s helpful to know that certain litters are better or worse for my baby. 😻
Lujain Alshami Thank you - she’s perfectly fine. Thankfully, she doesn’t have any ongoing problems due to being declawed. She still has her rear claws, and is still a decent mouser. 🙂
Agreed. So many get up in arms about declaws, but don’t know the back story. I am currently hospice fostering a senior declawed cat who was surrendered to the shelter by his owner, when he was diagnosed in renal failure. He was declawed long before being surrendered to the shelter. When I take him out to the pet store, some stranger, or another, always makes a snide comment about his being declawed. He is a very social kitty, who absolutely loves all the attention he gets from the staff at the store. I’ll deal with the rude and obnoxious comments, rather than deny my poor boy something he enjoys.
A lot of people don't think about the dust aspect for their cats. If you find it dusty then just imagine how your cats are dealing with it when their lungs are much smaller then yours and their all up in the litter multiple times a day.
My last (and first) cat friend developed a cancerous nasal tumor after years of dealing with lung atelectasis and feline asthma that we medicated. I am suspicious of the fresh step clumping clay cat litter I used his entire life. :0( We have homed two new (to us) cats now and I’m really focusing on making their litter experience a much healthier daily practice. 🖤 I agree with your thoughts on this.
@@HappyLittleSushiRoll Really I hope not I have 3 cats & I usually use fresh step clumping litter . My other go too is tidy cats clumping litter . What do you recommend ? I tried a pellet type once & my apartment smelled horrible so I stopped using that one .
Ever Clean is the ONLY litter I have tried that literally has no smell. My cat loves it. I love it. I did not have any issues with dust... just don't pour it from three feet into the air and you won't have problems!
the dust is still there wether u pour it from 3 feet or not sir like i’m just saying, u can do whatever u want but just throught maybe you’d like to know
There are a VERY few situations in which declawing is necessary/appropriate. They are very few and far between, and should be the absolute last resort in a choice between declawed life and euthanasia.
Ani Merci, thanks for commenting and helping to make others aware of the reality of declawing. The mention of declawing in this video was not implicit support of the practice and we're sorry to have given that impression. If anyone would like more details on declawing and how it affects cats, you may be interested in our article on the subject: www.wwwallaboutcats.com/declawing-cats
I really appreciate how much effort went in to testing all of these so thoroughly! Very informative and incredibly helpful! I'd also like to thank your cats for putting up with what was probably an rather odd experience, so we could see them accurately compared. I imagine it was somewhat like me going into the bathroom tomorrow, and seeing the water is bubbly, and the next day it looks like milk, and then the next day it's some kind of chunky jello substance. They were probably so curious about what was going on haha.
When we ended up with a pregnant cat, yesterday's news ended up being the best choice for her box close to go time. We needed a pellet type in case she birthed in the box. The clumping and other powder types will stick to newborn kittens. This can block their airway and even suffocate them. She was a stray who adopted us. She had 8 beautiful babies. We spayed and neutered everyone with the help of a local cat rescue before they were rehomed. :)
Wonderful! If only every pet owner/guardian were as intelligent and conscientious as you are. So many unwanted and uncared for cats are left behind like yesterday’s trash. 😓 I adopted a feral born kitten I found in a park. He’s 20 in springtime! 🥳
I didn't get any clumping litter while Rescued Mother cat's kitties were young. One of them was fixated on eating it and several times I found him trying to choke himself, so the clumping litter would have been fatal. Now he's well over 15 months old, I've started incorporating clumping litter which more closely resembles grainy sand with the usual litter. He seemed to like it and didn't start trying to sample it, taste wise. We kept Mother Cat and one of her kids. Then I got four more cats practically live on my front patio. 2 from next door, and 2 abandoned or stray cats. Next door's have moved on now, but the strays still visit everyday, and one of them hardly ever leaves from under my house or garden. Looks like I've got another cat.
We adopted a 10 year old declawed cat back in 2015. Her name is Popcorn, and she’s a sweetheart. I was sad to see her claws missing, to combat that truth we shower her daily with lots of love.
I agree but my friend said she have her one cat use it and it smell really bad and it was too sandy. When i check her perfer litter she uses that cheap blue and grey thick litter. My god that shit had so much dust i was sneezing like crazy.
Pine pellets hands down for me. $6 for a 40 pound bag, so definitely a great pick for anyone on a limited budget. The pellets absorb the urine, turning to sawdust and completely neutralize the odor. Using a sifting box, and stirring the pellets with a scoop, the sawdust will fall thru the sifter into the bottom tray. Then I just scoop the poop with a pellet scoop, shake the pellets loose, and flush.
Flush? Like down the toilet? Absolutely no type of litter should be flushed in a toilet ever. It wreaks havoc on your plumbing most of it settles down in the elbows and turns and low points which can be extremely costly down the line. Also cat poop in particular should not be flushed into our sewer systems because the eggs of Toxoplasma gondii are able to survive the wastewater treatment process and leaves all of the water contaminated. We also use pellets and the breeze litter box. I just shake it so I decide until all the sawdust goes into the lower tray, slide it out scoop out the few poops into the same tray, and then take it outside and dump it into my compost bin. Also, I used to have a problem with rodents getting into my laundry room, so now once a month I sprinkle the peed sawdust by the wall outside that area and haven't seen a single rodent anywhere near here in over a year because of it.
@@DontUNVME I also get mine from Tractor Supply Company, and I agree, the odor of the pellets isn't strong, even using 3 litter boxes for 2 cats in a small apartment.
@Laura W I have two cats and a lot of the time the odor from their feces is diet related, if you're cats feces smell horrid it may be what you are feeding them. Mine eat really well and the poop barely smells and I scoop 2x a day.
The pine pellets completely neutralize the smell of urine, and my 2 cats generally poop only once a day, so that means I usually only have to scoop 2 poops a day, shake the pellets loose, and flush their poo down the toilet, quickly eliminating any smell. I personally will never go back to clumping clay, it seems completely disgusting in hindsight.
We have cats with respitory issues. Sneezing, asthma etc. We tried all clay litters and the Arm and hammer one she shows in here is hands DOWN, the best litter ever! The tight clumps make for lest wasting litter, the dust free is A+. And the stank is almost non existent. Clump and seal from arm and hammer. Well done 👏✔👍👌
I'm using Tidy Cats Clumping Litter right now and it's *very* dusty :-/ .. going to try Dr. E's next, but if that's still a dust generator, I'm giving A&H a try
I been looking around for litter and I should try that then 👀✨ I have asthma sadly and almost went into asthma attack because of the litter I’m using rn 💀thankfully I had my emergency inhaler. If this affect me I’m guessing it will also affect my cat too so i wanna know which one is a bit helpful
@@sophiamourn943if you clean it once or twice a day you’ll be okay but I do recommend the arm and hammer refresher and everytime you scoop you sprinkle some on top and you’re good to go!
WOW!!! I never knew that there were so many different types of litter. I love the .fact that you presented this video for us to know, how it works,how it smells, feel, absorbent, etc. Great video, thank you so so much for you’re hard work, and sharing you’re thoughts on all of these products. T y.🥰❤️
I stopped using Worlds Best for two reasons: soft crumbly clumps and fruit flies. Since the clumps crumbled I could never remove all the waste. Within a week the soiled corn pieces started decaying and the fruit flies moved in. I now use Arm & Hammer Slide. It makes rock hard clumps that stay hard even if I miss a day raking the box, never sticks to the box, and the flies are gone. The only drawback is that it’s heavy.
I use the World's Best in the purple bag, lavender I think. I tried the stuff in the blue bag and I couldn't stand the smell of it. I think it was lotus blossom, but it smelled like a rat infested hay barn to me. I think it clumps very good, but if you don't scoop them soon enough they will get crumbly.
For anyone with senior, possibly arthritic, declawed cats (it was many years ago before there was internet let alone any widespread information and we'll never do it again) - but I just wanted to say, for whatever reason our chubby (genetic) guy developed a complete litter aversion over the years. Type or box itself or location was no matter, cleaned twice a day, multiple, and there were no pressing medical issues that weren't being addressed. I just had to say puppy pads saved our home. Just the pad, no fancy box, but an unscented pad. To our best estimate it was due to the smooth, flat nature of them (jagged grains under heavier paws, ouch!). We had issues off and on with carpets for years, but it was never medical issues. So, puppy pads = disposable "carpet" compromise. We tried a pad in a box but concluded the height of the boxes themselves were becoming an issue. He was very happy and spoiled and loved the rest of the time, and puppy pads helped us help him. Occasionally he would go in the box (still left a clean one available), but a good 95% of the time he preferred those pads. They're not gonna absorb odor at all, especially poops, but in the end they saved all of us. Just in case anyone happens to be watching this because they're at their wits end with frustration, I've been where you are. I hope this can help someone
Declawing cats is horrific. And don't give me the whole "there was no internet information around back then so I didn't know" BS. Any time I even consider a procedure for my cats, I research and ask around a lot about that surgery. I don't just hop into it willy-nilly. No one does and neither do you. You had opportunities to double check if that was right for your pets. Instead, you chose to do that to your pets because you wanted to put forth less energy. You could have easily simply observed other already de-clawed kitties. It is easy to see the pain and suffering those cats endure after a de-claw when you watch them closely (even observing those animals just one time). And that doesnt take any kind of internet connection whatsoever. If you are "at your wits end" about the potty situation, just imagine how your cat feels about you putting them through that procedure.
We use Tidy Cat Lightweight Unscented clay litter, and I couldn't recommend it more highly!!!! It clumps really well, doesn't turn to mud, lasts a very long time, and best of all, does a flawless job controlling odor! It can be a bit dusty and it also tracks a bit, but those minor drawbacks are absolutely worth the trouble! I also use a litter scoop that makes the job very very easy! Thank you for all you do!
@@lynxii3234 The dust and tracking don't seem to bother or cats at all. I have considered switching to a a generic version of Feline Pine, but I'm so happy with the odor control with the product we use that I am reluctant to change what's working so well!
After years of using clay litter and trying crystals, I’ve been using pine pellets (equine bedding actually) for years now. Yes, a sifting litter box makes all the difference. Other than times that my little stinker doesn’t cover up his turds, pine pellets are hands down the best at controlling odors, especially urine.
Your review was very helpful. Where can I find the equine bedding as I imagine it would be more cost efficient than the pine pellets at the pet store. Would it be ok for kittens?
Just now seeing this and working our way through the litter situation for a multi-cat home we landed on the pine pellet bedding solution. It is environmentally friendly: Renewable, natural, compostable, and cheap! I like that the pine pellets are lighter and larger than the clay types. On pile carpet the pellets lay on top of the rug, rather than breaking down and sifting into the depths of the carpert. I fixed the litter clean up around the box (which I already had for cleaning up the old clay litter) by purchasing a hand-held vaccum for sweeping up the litter crumbs. This video is 3 years old so update on the Breeze system: It is now $43. We purchase equine pellet bedding from the Tractor Supply, 40lbs for around $7 as refills and it lasts a long time. Great review!
When we adopted a kitten in November, I researched a lot of litter methods and settled on pine pellets. No regrets! We've had our cat for almost two months, and we are still using the same $5 bag. There were occasional smell issues, but that appears to have been due to his struggle to bury his poos when he was little. For $5, it's worth trying!
I would have liked to know what the environmental impact of a litter is; I use pine pellets for my 10 cats. It is $8 for 40 pounds and lasts several weeks per bag. It is not a problem returning the used litter to a landfill. My cats do not appear to find the large size of the pellets unpleasant; that surprised me. I had heard that some pine pellets are treated with a material that is harmful, so be sure what you try are safe. I figure I save $900/year over clumping litter. The main problem is that compressed pine "bits" are easily tracked away from the litter box because moisture causes the pellets to dissolve. I use mats designed to trap this particulate matter around the littler box, but it is not totally effective. Why do I have 10 cats? Because I rescue them and there are not enough people to provide all the homes. Neuter and spay, please, and encourage others to do it.
I’m halfway there for the same reason! I tried to surrender my last found cat and there was no room at the local shelter😰 I guess I have cat #5! 🤷🏻♀️whadaya do!? LOVE THEM ALL!
I watched this video and bought the Smart Cat litter and my cats and I are loving it! So lightweight, clumps VERY WELL, and no dust. Thanks for the recommendation!
Wow- very detailed and well researched review! I would add I have the crushed walnut shell clumping litter and it works great, and has a pleasant woodsy smell. My cats LOVE it, like they play in it and dig in it and jump around like it’s fun time sandbox. The only issue I’ve found with it is that it tracks and is messy because - again, cats play in it and toss it all around.
i used wood pellets for my cats with a sifting pan. i LOVE it. i chose it at first because my rescue cat adopted last year often has wounds on his front paw pads from an autoimmune disease that may have started after he was declawed, according to the vet (he was found after it happened to him so who knows what really happened). the tiny clay litter was just too hard on his delicate feet! the pine pellets are softer and also the least expensive option if you buy pine pellets. it's like $5 for a huge 40 pounds bag! transitioning to this for my new and older cat (who's 10) was easy. also pellets and dust can be thrown into city compost, depending on where you live. there are only benefits in my opinion! it tracks a bit, but i prefer stepping on some saw dust than clay litter lol.
Personal experience with the crystal litter: The first time I filled the box with it my cat just stood there staring at it and then started meowing as if to say "What the heck?", so that was a no-go.
Mine went straight from clumping to the crystal litter no issues. I tried some natural pine pellets and he hated it so much he refused to use it lol. They also sell a smaller sized crystal formula that is closer to clumping clay texture, but I found it's really dusty.
Crystal litter worked well for me with my very elderly cat. He had trouble walking and regular litter shifted under his feet. Crystal litter was an instant hit for him because it was a stable surface that gave him security when eliminating. My problem with crystal litter was that the wet messes couldn’t be scooped out, and the younger cats also liked using it, so it gave really poor odor control after about 5 days. I also had issues with crystal pieces tracked outside the box which were really sharp and painful when I stepped on them. I vacuumed and swept diligently, but there were always pieces the cats succeeded in scattering outside the box.
I invented something similar to the Breeze system - I had gotten the 3-layer litter box (top layer has a grid) then I put a puppy pad under the grid, place in the grid and fill with the crystal litter. The pee goes down to the pad and the litter holds the solids. I replace the pad about 1 time per week and most of the litter remains still usable and I add to it. This way, the litter lasts twice as long as a clay litter would last.
Hi Do you have a diy video on how you made yours? Or which 3-layer litter box did you purchase? Whats your monthly cost to replace puppy pads and litter? TY
@@dianamartinez5691 sorry no I don’t have a video. I think the 3-tiered litter box was a Martha Stewart brand. And I’ve never estimated the cost for the litter and pup pads. The crystal litter is more costly than clay - but very little of it get’s thrown away since the urine is not well absorbed into it and instead, goes down through to the pup pad. I have had cats for many years and have found this to be the best method I’ve tried thus far.
wow - this is really comprehensive - i cannot imagine the hours that went into this 17 minute video. i noticed the scoop you're using and cannot help but tell you that there's a better one out there - and it actually helps with dust too. litter-lifter is the name of it. hope you can check it out. it's my favorite, hand's down, litter scoop. dr. elsey's ultra is my favorite - glad to hear I'm not the only one - i think it's a great litter at a great price. one of the things I didn't see you address - on litters like "arm & hammer clump & Seal" - what's in the litter (chemicals) that make it clump and seal? and are those chemicals ok for our cats to ingest/inhale, because they will - when cleaning themselves. that's the biggest problem i have with things like Arm & Hammer Slide or Pretty Litter. And when i am asked to review those litters, I ask those questions and never get answers - specifically from Pretty Litter. So I cannot and will not support them. it's the same reason i cannot support scented - artificially scented litters.
Thank you for the comment, Floppycats! It's good to have you here. Thanks for the scoop recommendation-I've heard about the Litter Lifter but haven't had a chance to try it yet. Will consider it for the future. Your thoughts on the Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal as well as Pretty Litter are well-placed and we'll keep them in mind going forward. - Mallory
@@AllAboutCatsYT yes, the litter-lifter is awesome. are you based in israel? i was trying to figure out your accent the other day and went to your channel's page and saw israel. i am surprised you can get all these products in israel, if that's, indeed, where you are located.
Nice sleuthing! All About Cats is operated out of Israel but has an international team, making it possible to access products sold primarily in the United States. As for that accent, I'm from Montana. :) - Mallory
Thank you so much for the recommendations for declawed. I adopted a declawed fur baby as she was under unwarranted stressed at her foster home and have been on the hunt for litter that wouldn't hurt her paws. She's been good so far about peeing in the litter box I have for her, but she'll still occasionally poop outside of it. I hope softer litter like Yesterday's News will help with that.
I have been using equine pellets for my cats and it is the most economical option imo. I love that there is zero urine smell and it can be tossed into a compost pile. I have a few big boxes next to eachother and find that the pellets are less messy than clay litter. Getting out of the shower and having litter stuck to my feet used to drive me crazy. There is zero dust and zero waste. At $6 for 40lbs it lasts 4 cats almost 2 months. I call that a win.
Here is a link to the sifting pans I use. I just use a scoop to pick out the 💩 and sift the soiled litter out. When the pellets get wet they turn into a powder so it's easy to just sift and toss out or into a compost bin. I will see if I can find a good how to video and link that as well 😃. www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAR4Y38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_EEMVP7F78VDQSX41VJTG
The pellet/puppy-pad-tray Breeze system is helpful for urine color observation. It can also be sanitized and modified to easily catch a urine sample for the vet. It was imperative for our senior cat friend in the last few years of his long happy life. It’s at a medium height, in between a standard and step-in litter box. Thanks for this helpful review!
This is a really nice, comprehensive review. Good job! Personally, I would never use any clumping and/or scented litter. All scented litter does (much like most bathroom air fresheners) is leave you with [insert scent here] scented poop. But generally, poop has never really been the issue...it's the urine! And the only litter I've ever used (and for easily 20+ yrs now) that absolutely ELIMINATES that smell is Feline Pine. Now you will have to scoop the poop, but once you do, that's it. And, technically...you can scoop, shake and flush it. It's 100% biodegradable and sewer safe. Years ago I lived in a very small apartment with three indoor cats, so I kept the litter box next to the toilet. And anytime I went in there and got a whiff-I'd just scoop, shake and flush. And boom! Bob's your uncle! Obviously now, don't be an idiot and dump the box in the toilet, but the random bits here and there are fine. And while it may seem expensive, if you scoop the poop and use a sifting litter box as she mentioned, it actually lasts a VERY long time! Feline Pine is the GOAT! But more importantly, your dwelling will never smell like cat piss again!
I have three cats. I have asthma. I tried so many litters and then found Dr. Elsey's. Absolutely the best. I find that making the litter a little deeper then usual helps with the sticking, however, you will find a little more kicking out of the box.
We have 3 cats at home and we are very happy with the Smart Cat Litter. We feel like the odor control is good, the clumping is great, there is virtually no dust, it is made of grass so biodegradable, but as a lightweight litter it does scatter quite a bit.
I love the Tidy Cat Breeze system - we switched to it after my cat tracked SO much litter all over the house. There was always clay litter in my bed 😂. Now both cats are great with it, but occasionally she carries a pellet to bat around.
I got the Breeze XL for my cat after he developed a UTI and I absolutely love it. Its much more hygienic with the layered system and the cleanup is extremely easy. My cat has the tendency to kick the pellets out sometimes but they're easy to pick up. I like the fact I'm not having to vacuum every day because clay litter gets everywhere. It's also nice because the pellets can last for a month and the absorption pads can last up to a week.
I have this too. I was disappointed that it wasn't reviewed. I buy a four pack of 'diapers' for the drawer and a bag of pellets and I'm good for a month. I think it is economical. My one cat was funny. He'd meow when he used it at first. Complaining? LOL
I tried it but it was too small for my bigger cat and he ended up hating the pellets. He peed right in front of me on the floor and yelled until I put the old litter back. He had never peed inappropriately at any other time in his 18 years.
How to keep your clumping litter a little cleaner... Most important...Don't shake the scoop! Use a scoop that has slots large enough to let the unclumped litter flow smoothly back into the litter box. Shaking the scoop to get the litter through the scoop dislodges used and smelly bits of litter to fall back into the box. I use a metal scoop with large slots and I tilt my scoop a little bit to get the loose litter out of my scoop. I have been wanting to try a wire scoop but have not gotten one yet. Also try to keep the litter deep enough that the liquid does not reach the bottom of the box for easier removal.
We've used Breeze for over 10 years and love it. It's great for my asthma with ZERO dust, and even though some pellets get kicked out of the box, they are large enough to easily be swept up, even on a carpeted area, instead of granules working all the way into your carpet and pad. If your cat prefers a deeper level of pellets just add an extra bag...they can easily last a month or longer.
@@sandiotoole4295 seems like they would start sprouting when they get wet? 😂 I'm just guessing, but the visual of sprouting beans in a litter box is pretty hilarious. How often do you have to change them?
You inspired me to do a similar experiment with my cats. The clumping ability of SmartCat litter is amazing. But the tracking is out of control. So, I mixed SmartCat with the World's Best and that is the sweet spot. Great clumping (no cat urine reaches the bottom of the litter box and no mushy mess), very little tracking and great odor control. Doing a 50-50 mix.
Switched to wood pellets and it's the best thing ever. The cat's love it, barely any smell, environmentally friendly, very nice natural scent and very easy to clean.
We just got cats for the first time ever and your video was super helpful. We tried several of your recommendations and we ended up liking Ever Clean the best.
I just watched the litter box reviews and decided to watch your litter review and wanted to let you guys know that these were both really well compiled, concise and informative videos. I really enjoyed watching them and anyone watching can tell that you did your research fairly and thoroughly. Thank you! :)
I really enjoyed this video. You've done a great job of researching and presenting the facts in a scientific but understandable fashion. It sure is nice to learn everything I need to know about cat litter in one place and be confident of how the data and recommendations were obtained. Thanks and keep up the great work!
@@katysullivan3192 When she was recommending litter for declawed cats, it sounded like she was implying that if you chose to declaw your cat, that was the best litter, rather than it sounding like if you just had a declawed cat because they were adopted like that. I can't imagine anyone who has devoted so much time to learning about cats would say it's okay to declaw a cat, so it threw me off. Other people must have had the same reaction because there are a lot of people saying not to declaw cats.
Phlimbob oh yes I see, I thought that you were saying you were thrown off as to why so many people had commented saying don’t declaw cats. I was going to educate you on why everyone is so passionately against it. I completely agree, her comments in the video really threw me off for the exact same reasons, her job seems to be learning about cats yet she so nonchalantly talks about cat declawing, doesn’t add up
Hey Phlimbob, thanks for the feedback. I chose not to mention the effects of declawing in this video due to time constraints and the assumption that most viewers would be aware of the issues. The intention was not to normalize or condone declawing at all-it's good to know that the recommendation gave that impression. Again, I appreciate your thoughts on this and will keep them in mind when mentioning sensitive issues in the future.
Dr. Elsey and Boxiecat are my favorites. To prevent sticking, spray CLEAN box with no stick cooking spray like PAM. Make sure it is pretty deep, also. (If you adopted a declawed cat, clear a space in the middle. ) After spraying the box, btw, you can optionally powder the inside with Arm & Hammer deodorizing powder, kind of like you would a cake pan? Prevents sticking and helps with odor. Tofu was not covered here, I was hoping to see it as an alt to yesterdays news for kittens.
my cat is unable to contain water in his kidneys so i went through a long trial and error of what litters would work since he pees way more than average. clumping litters stuck to his feet because they didnt absorb fast enough for him to not be standing in pee. i woke up countless nights covered it litter that he tracked into to bed. the only thing that works for me is pine pellets although i dont sift it but change it every three days. this has been a miracle for me and saves me money. i spend about five dollars at the farming supplies store for a 40lb bag that last over a month.
Wallflower Vlog maybe have both clay and pine pellets next to each other for a couple of weeks and see if your cat starts to use it. Mine had no problem switching and I think he enjoyed the switch cause when he digs it’s louder and he likes to be noisy lol
I love the pine as well. It never smells bad and I change every 3rd day as well. I switched from tidy cats (which I was surprised to see on this list).
For those wondering about the other natural brands. I've experimented with most of them and found pine pellets to be the best so far if your cat tolerates it. Great odor control, less mess, fairly easy to clean, low dust. And you don't have to worry about the intestinal clumping issues the clumping litters have been known to cause. Wheat litter would get moldy on me and hold moisture. Odor control was average. The newspaper one had such a strong inky odor it made me feel sick when I poured or cleaned it. I can't imagine how the cat felt everytime she went inside. The walnut litter though great odor control would stain everything in the cats path after getting out of the box and tracked everywhere. I would find dark paw prints on my bed sheets...ewww. The corn ones like Worlds Best would just track everywhere and make such a mess. For the pine pellets, if you used a good pellet designed box or just scoop it out its not that difficult. I find if you leave the pine dust in there it can track more so I clean every day or 2 at most. It does not smell unless the cat didn't bury the poop all the way which is fine as I know it needs to be cleaned anyway. The pellets that get out are pretty easy to pick back up and toss in or sweep into a dust pan and throw back in. Having a good litter mat that has holes and texture to hold the dusty bits that escape keeps in controlled more and cleans your cats paws off more to track less. Save your money and get them from the tractor supply instead of the feline pine version. It also lasts a really long time. And its easy to just top off. Nothing will stick to the bottom as long as you keep the litter deep and when you want to do a deep clean it all just slides right out. It dries quickly as long as you don't let it sit for too long between cleanings. And to make it easier for you use a sifting box system you can put a puppy pad inside to catch the litter on the bottom so its super easy to just wrap up and throw out without having to clean the dust off or sanitize it and I only have to do this about once a month. Just get a deep bottome piece. Hope this helps. And thanks for such a detailed review I really enjoyed the video!
This was super helpful!! I’m getting a kitten tomorrow do you think the pine pellets would be ok for kittens? She is 12 wks, I believe she was using the walnut kind but I didn’t see it at the store and after reading your review I would prefer to change it. Anything you would suggest regarding transition? Can I completely change the litter?
@@milenashubas6306 pine pellets should be ok. Thier paws are smaller so it might be a little tricky for them to move around but it isn't necessary as the pee will just go to the bottom anyway and you can scoop out the poo when they make one. I haven't used with kittens before so I'm not sure but its worth a try. My cat would be fine with just straight transitioning but most prefer a slow change. Ideally you would start off what the kitten is used to especially since she is going to be in a new environment it takes a lot to get used to and cats get stressed with any change. Slowly add in the new litter over a week or two until it is completely transitioned. If the cat starts using outside of the box they are not ready to transition so put more of the old litter back. You may need to transition back and forth until you get to complete pine. Depends on the cat. Also I recommend having no less than 2 litter boxes for your cat. Mine would have accidents randomly and I couldn't figure out why even though I cleaned her box daily. Once I got a second box it never happened again. Most cats like to go poo or pee in separate boxes for some reason I've learned. Most specialty litters like walnut can be found at the big chain pet stores like petco or pet smart. If you can't find it try Amazon. You can try to just straight transition and see how it goes but be prepared for accidents and plan the space accordingly for easy clean up just in case. Be sure to praise the kitten with lots of love and treats if they are food motivated when ever they use the litter box to encourage use. This works well with scratchers too so they don't feel as inclined to use your furniture. With these methods you should be able to do a complete transition. If you use two or more boxes depending on how many cats you have be sure they all are on the same transition and don't let kitty outside as they will prefer to use the dirt or other material over the pine. Just a side note in case you were thinking about it, though I would recommend NEVER to declaw your cat due to the short and long term pain it causes I do not recommend this litter for declawed cats since thier paws are highly sensitive. Let me know if you have any other questions. Hope this helps! And congrats on your new kitten!
@@shannonr4360 Thank you so much for your guidance! I feel like a nervous mum and I just her to be comfortable and feel safe. I saw that they have a pine litter that is not pellets it’s kinda looks like ground. Any thoughts, pros or cons or experience with that? I’m assuming having the litter box on different floors would make the most sense, I will try 2 litter boxes. Is it ok if I’m the future I change the location? Any advice on how the first night should go? Should I limit the kitten to 1 floor? I took this week off but I will start work next week and the kitten will be on her own for about 5-6hrs before my son gets home, will she be ok, any advice on home alone? Thanks again for all your insight!
@@milenashubas6306 I know the litter, I personally haven't tried it as it is quite expensive and with my own experience with all the powdered litters I figured it will be quite messy. It could be a good transition to get kitty used to the smell and color though. Im sure it would work just as well with odor control but I would imagine it will track everywhere as even the dissolved pellets can track if you are not keeping up with cleaning. For starting out I would keep the kitten on one floor with both boxes. Choose a space that will be most quiet. You can move the boxes just make sure to show them the new location. If it has a hard time with the new location you can start in the original and move it gradually over time to the new location so it won't be as stressful.
@@milenashubas6306 she will be lonely and scared the first week but should transition quickly. Be sure to give her lots of attention and even though it may be hard try not to baby her, meaning if you don't want to be woken up the rest of your life in the middle of the night from her crying ignore it. Same with feeding. Make it a schedule and don't give it to her until she is quiet. They learn quickly what behavior will get them what they want. You can leave the tv on with bird sounds from RUclips or just a show that has talking so she doesn't feel as alone. Dont leave it too loud so she can sleep or get away from the sound if she needs quiet time. Leave some of her favorite toys to play with even something that is interactive might be nice if she isn't afraid of it. Feed her before you leave and don't make a big deal out of it when you do leave. Give her some attention and play in the morning so she is satisfied and won't be full of as much energy to wreck the place but have some space before you go. When you come back don't make a big deal out of it. Just say hi if she comes up, ignore giving her too much attention the first 30 minutes then you can spend time with her playing and petting. This will help with separation anxiety.
Our favorite cat litter is Dry Den (pellets) or similar products for large farm animals such as horses. It's very inexpensive, our cats love it, and it does a great job keeping the smell down.
Clump and Seal Multi cat is what we use. I’ve tried a couple other litters we keep going back to it. One of our cats has asthma so the dust free is really helpful for him.
As I started my internet searching for honest valid review content. Thank you so much for you efforts great videos despite me finding them 3 years later
Concise, cohesive, & well-spoken. An excellent review/comparison offering a lot of value to the audience. Much appreciated (esp considering the time it likely took to compile the research & footage contained in this video). PS- I saw on another review World's Best clumps better when not scooped immediately as it has time to expand.
I agree that ‘World’s Best’ cat litter is not great where clumping is concerned. However, as it is flushable, & I am not well, I find it very convenient to flush the used litter. It’s also not very heavy. The trick with flushing is to flush frequently. This prevents blocking of the toilet. I’ve tried one or two other litters, but have always come back to ‘World’s Best’, which I’ve been using for 20 years, with several cats, including those I’ve fostered. It is expensive, but I’ve had no problems with any of my cats using it. I dislike cleaning the litter, but my cats come first, so I use what they like! 😊 Thanks for your videos!
This was great review. I am an Arm & Hammer fan, I tried all litters and always came back to A&H, it has worked the best for my two kitties. It clumps the best and controls odor well. All their products are great. I went through a great deal of litter earlier on and I could never find anything that worked as well or tracked less. Even the earlier versions of litter before they developed Clump and Seal worked better that other cat litters on the market. Price was also a factor as A&M was more reasonable priced based on its performance than other litters that were expensive and didn’t work as well or at all. Glad to see A&M was in your top picks.
I love the pine pellets and so does my cat. I talked with my vet about the tractor supply bag I’ve been buying and she said it was totally safe. I don’t believe there is any difference between the two.
Bri Z. I made my own sifting box but I replaced them recently with the breeze box. The pee pad can be nice Incase there’s changes in the urine. My cat had a UTI and I caught it super early so I was able to avoid a big vet bill
I use the Pine Pellets from Tractor Supply too, my Son made me a sifting litter box and it's the Best Value. I'm a disabled senior and cleaning the box only takes me 5 minutes to clean. The litter is about 6.00 for a 40 lb bag, the litter boxes are plastic storage ones I got from Walmart. I've used the corn cob kind in the past, but that causes allergy issues for my cats, don't use the clumping type for fear of infections due to the litter sticking on my cats private areas, the crystals cost too much and I'm concerned about health issues, I've tried the paper pellets , they didn't seem to do so well about the pee smell. So the pine pellet horse bedding seems to be the winner for me .
Rene.....I use the same....the Only Difference is the Price....using the pellets from the Tractor store is such a killer deal. It has saved me So Much Money !!
Sheila Baker oh yeah! Nothing beats the cost. My homemade boxes weren’t sifting all too well which is why I got the breeze box. I don’t use their pellets though. Those things are so hard! I will never switch from the pine pellets.
My cat does the same thing with the Breeze pellets. He leaves about five of them outside the box every time he uses it. That said, I keep about a bag-and-a-half of the pellets in the box so he has more than enough of them to move around to cover his feces. The pad in the bottom tray is wonderful at deodorizing the urine. So glad you reviewed this system, although your review isn't as enthusiastic as mine.
@@aq3629 -- every three weeks at the outside. I'm getting better at keeping track of when a change is due. I use the heavy blue shop towels to sop up any excess liquid.
Same!! I usually buy tofu type litter with lavender scent or any scent. Even after a week, almost no odor Edit: it is more advisable to use the one with original scent! More safe for cats 🐈 Thank you @jennifer murphy for the info 😻
@@syafiqahsafian2149 I use the same thing for my cat. Best litter ever, little dust, pleasant odour, flushable, clumps nicely, does not stick to the bottom or scatter horribly.
I have 2 cats - Trust me, the Wood Pellets are where its at! She under sold it. I LOVE the price and value I get and the odor control is awesome. easy clean up (sifting litter box) the only down side is tracking and that is easily solved with a mat.
Since you have experience with pine pellets, maybe you could help me with a question I have because I'm interested in switching from clay to pine. I will be away from my cat during the day and come home at night. My concern with the pine is that he won't be able to cover his poop which could land in the middle of his box. I won't be home to remove the poop, so I'm worried that he'll refuse to use the box with the poop in it that he can't cover and might pee or poop again outside the box. Do you remove the poop right away afterwards, or do you leave it there. Can your cat cover it with the pine?
@@planetag310 - My cats treat the pellets same as they did the clay. I think they prefer it actually. There is no strong ammonia smell when they use it, unlike the clay, and the pellets quickly absorb any moisture and dissolve into soft sawdust. 1 bag of 24kg bag of pellets costs me $6.00 and it lasts me 2 1/2 to 3 months. calculate how much you would have had to spend on clumping litter. Clean up has never been easier. As to the going away all day part, I too work and I can happily leave them home all day and not have any worries. They bury it and I can remove it when I have time to. Sometimes that has meant I left it for more than 24 hours, but it has never been an issue. PLEASE NOTE: pine is toxic to cats, you want HARDWOOD PELLETS that have been kiln dired or say they are safe as pet bedding.
I agree! I've always used tidy cats, but a new kitten we got the breeder used pelletts so we decided to try. I absolutely LOVE it! I do not do it how she is explaining in the video though. I add just enough pelletts to cover most of the bottom of the box, change it every 3 or so days when it's mostly turned dusty. There is no smell, very little tracking, safer for the cats imo, and way more economical. Plus if it did smell I'd just dump it sooner because it's really affordable.
Currently using worlds best. We've used it for years but within the last year I am noticing it's tracking a lot more and my cat comes out with incredibly dusty paws. I am not comfortable using clay but the upkeep with this litter is driving me crazy. Was hoping to find a better alternative here, the hunt continues! Thank you for the video!
I use the Breeze system with my cats and I absolutely love it compared to other litters. My cats really like it too! I had two boxes for my boy set up, one with Special Kitty unscented clay and one Tidy Cats Breeze. I put some of his poop in the Breeze and he took to it immediately, quit using the clay. When I got another kitten, she used the Special Kitty unscented clay for a day and decided to do what my older cat was doing. So ultimately, you're cat will choose which litter they prefer if you give them the option and chance to do so.
I use equine pine pellets. Love them. 6.29 for 40lbs. I sprinkle some baking soda onto it to help even more with odor control but overall it's pretty great.
Sawdust pellets with sifting tray all the way. Cheap, clean, low maintenance, low odor, no harmful chemicals and environmentally friendly (it can be composted).
Excellent!! I use equine pine from tractor supply. It’s cheap and very effective order control! My cats like it and so do I. Thank you for all the reviews!! Very helpful!
There’s a lot of trial and error with litter types. One thing I want to point out is that, each cat is different- I find that the odour coming from the box is also dependent on the food your pet eats and their digestion. For instance, my guy is a rescue and when young and sick, his poop really stunk . He’s a healthy 2 year old now and his litter box reflects that.
We have two cats and use Dr. Elseys litter. It's more expensive and a clay litter, so we tried going to a Earth friendly litter. After many tries, they now also use Feline Pine.
After watching this video I decided to go for the Smart Cat grass litter. I LOVE IT! don't think i'll ever need to try anything else. It smells nice and natural and the odor control is great! it does track a bit but I don't mind too much. it's easy enough to clean.
I've been using the pine pellet one since day one. One day, I kinda ran out of the pellet and rushed to buy a clumping clay one. The next day I woke up it was all over the place. Turns out my cats played with it the whole night. So no. Never gonna use that again. Lol.
I use the pine pellets for my two cats and after trying so many litters it is the best one in my opinion. First of all I think it’s better for the cats to have a more natural litter. to me it has the best odor control. It lasts all week with scooping. There was occasional tracking but with a quick little sweep, it’s not a problem. I would rather pieces of pine pellets than dust and clay.We also went to a top entry litter box and as a 2nd box a high side one and it has virtually removed the issue. The other thing I love is that it’s not heavy. When I used to clean out the box with traditional brands, The wet litter was so heavy. Pine is very light before and after. The order is amazing!
My favorite litter is Abound which is sold at Kroger. It is made of some kind of ground up grass seed. It is light weight, now fragrance, no dust, it is totally organic and it is basically the same as one of the ones she is recommending.
I've been using wood pellets for about 6months now. My cat took to it very well and our new adopted kitty adjusted very quickly to it. I find it more convenient, especially since I have a shifting litter. It's super inexpensive since I buy a 40lb bag for $6 at a near buy tractor supply and it let's me be lazy on the cleaning since it just smells like pine when my cats urinate.
I use the same litter. Dr. Elsey. I have 8 cats. It's the best I have found. No weird perfumes! I hate scents! Clumps well, cats like it. It's also biodegradable which is important to me.
I used Feline Pine, back when it first came out. My cats had no trouble adjusting to the pellets over clay litter. (By the way clay litter has pretty serious issues with causing health issues with cats. I don't ever recommend it.) I also used Yesterday's News when it came out, and as long as you clean and change out the litter often and use baking soda to control odors, it works fine. I went through a few of the clumping litters you mention, but being they were clay based, I dumped them. What I use now and have for the past 8 years or so is the Arm & Hammer Naturals clumping litter. My cats like using it as it is soft on their paws. Clumps quite well. It allows me to only clean the 2 cat boxes every other day. (One box per cat please!) Draw back is that it is light, and tracks. To solve that I have enclosed boxes. (No flaps, and enough head room for the big boy. Had to modify one entrance for him.) Still get some tracking, and use a tracking mat like the one in your video, along with a vacuum cleaner (light duty, rechargable) in the room to clean up when I clean the boxes. (Takes a minute or so.) I also use the Arm & Hammer odor control baking powder based deodorizer when I clean the boxes. Relly the combination works very well, and when we have family visitors, they can't smell the cat boxes at all. Oh, another thing with the litter, it does allow urine clumps to stick to the box, so you do have to dig it off. It isn't like cement though and comes off with a quick scrape. Oh, by the way, I have nearly 50 years of cat experience here on this subject.
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We've noticed a lot of passionate, informative comments about the harmful effects of declawing. This is a controversial practice with a host of negative effects and the mention of declawing in this video was not meant to condone or normalize the surgery. If anyone would like more details on declawing and how it affects cats, you may be interested in our article on the subject: www.wwwallaboutcats.com/declawing-cats
Hi Nala, I'm sorry that the declawing debate triggered your grief. Losing your cat the way you just did must be incredibly upsetting and I'm sorry that you're going through this. I can't fully understand your experience, but I know that especially right now, the world can look like an incredibly frustrating and confusing place. We don't intend to stop the declawing debate as it's a valid conversation, but we are working on plans to ensure that our comment sections remain a positive space for everyone. Take care. - Mallory
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I absolutely love okocat cat litter.
@@Sillynillywillybilly I have been wanting to try it! What version do you use? I was debating between the blue box and the mini pellets? Does it create a lot of dust?
@@arielvieira603 I use the pink box or soft . I have tried both and well the normal has less dust i found it really hard to scoop. The soft produces a slight amount of dust. But the smell control is great and the box lasts awhile even with 2 cats
I don't have cats. It 1:30 in the morning, why am I watching this and why do I have a favorite cat litter now?
I'm in the same boat😂
(ಥ ͜ʖಥ) its 1:13
Well, judging by your comment, I think you are the kind of person that might benefit from owning a cat or two.
Omg😂
Starfunckie......Maybe it's a touch of insanity....from being stuck inside so long from this virus. LOL !! We're all getting alittle Batty.
Maybe conduct a cat litter presentation during your next family zoom time. I find I'm running out of fresh topics with mine.
2004. Stray cat walks into my yard, starts rubbing up against my leg and purring. Cat says, "I'm homeless. Take me in. I won't be any trouble at all. You'll hardly know I'm there." Lies. All lies. What I got instead was 16 years of vet bills, 16 years of daily brushing, 16 years of picking up her poop, 16 years of picking up her vomit, 16 years of vacuuming cat hair, 16 years of cat scratches, and oddly I have loved it all. I don't get it. I don't get it at all...
Professor Time this legit just happened to me 2 weeks ago today and it’s the best 😻
This is my life but started 2 months ago, the foster said - he is so calm and friendly and doesn’t counter surf and is quiet.....ALL LIES. Trips to the vet, explosive diarrhea, stool tests, special foods etc nothing is working. He also cries at every door as he was apparently an outdoor cat and wants out BAD but we live on the edge of farm land and there are coyotes galore. He is cute when he is sleeping....until he sharts in his sleep 😳
Sandra..my daughter's cat had bowel issues too..he can not eat any cat food with seafood in it..we go with friskies brand..chicken.. dry brand...
haven't had any problems since...good luck
It's not your fault. Cats steal your heart, then take over. We have a new young cat like that. Lots of trouble but we love him so much.
My cat ran through my front door and up the stairs one night when I came home. She sat at the top of my stairs just like she owned the place. An hour later, I found myself at a 24 hour superstore buying $200 worth of cat supplies. She was really sick, so we spent quite a bit of time at the vet, but she helped me get through some tough emotional times, so 10 years later, I still don't know who rescued whom.
Take it from a plumber, flushing your litter is a GREAT idea! I expect I’ll be meeting some of you in the future ;)
i accidentally got a LITTLE bit of litter down my shower drain when cleaning the box and WOAH let me tell you the nightmare i had while trying to shower for the next week 😭😭 terrible terrible terrible.
oh my, i bought bamboo litter, its kinda good and they said its flushable...so i didnt minded that... stopping right now
Is it okay to flush feline pine?
Also, it's not like we need otters in our eco system..so yeah keep flushing that cat poop and litter ;)
Just fill the back of your toilet with litter that way you can use litter aswell. Water is expensive nowadays
I think it’s important to note that not everyone may have volunterily chose to declaw their cat but maybe they adopted one that was declawed by a previous owner. So informing people of a litter that can be helpful or easier to use for a declawed cat is a very nice thing to mention for those who have cats with sensitive paws in general also. Thank you for mentioning that. I appreciate that thoughtfulness. My cat is not declawed but I know this video isn’t even about declawing cats it’s about litter for certain types of cats. Hopefully everyone else commenting understands this also.
My cat was front declawed when I adopted him from the pound. He doesn't seem overly sensitive but it seems to affect the tracking problem a little.
So true. If you’re adopting or rescuing a cat the previous owner might not have cared or been as knowledgeable and declawed them before they came into your care
Yeah filling the comment section with angry comments towards this lady is just strange, like she didn't do anything nor tell anyone to declaw their cats. Definitely not. But it happens quite a lot and if you adopt a cat (which is a good thing rather than buying, duh) previous owner, or shelter etc probably have declawed some so it's good to know what type of litter will be gentle on their clawless paws
@@kittenmimi5326 True!
Totally agree.
Please NEVER declaw you cat. Declawing is the process of amputating the first knuckle of the paw. It has been know to cause lots of side effects such as aggression, arthritis, peeing outside of the litter box, and can lead to death if your cat escapes and can’t catch his own food or protect himself.
Agreed! I have fostered cats that were rehomed due to aggression after declawing. It is heartbreaking.
I totally agree!
Here is my take, which you will not like: My cats are declawed. Do I WANT them that way....no. But, it's either that or death. I've rescued cats that would surely not be alive today. So, the price of admission is their claws. I cannot and will not have them destroy my furniture. Sorry, sounds awful and materialistic but that's just the way it's got to be.
Okieman Mike there is no excuse for amputating the toes of your cat. That is abuse. Cats scratch furniture, use a sofa cover and get lots of scratching posts. Change your home not your cats anatomy. I hope you educate yourself and never abuse or own another cat
@@2plus2cats lol. I was waiting for it.
Just a suggestion - when you pour the litter to show dust (which is a great idea thank you!): turn off all the lights and have one strong wide beam of light coming left to right across the top of the pan pan - it will light up the floating dust like dust in a sunbeam and allow the camera to catch the image better for us to see.
Great tip, April. I'll keep this in mind for future litter reviews. Appreciate it!
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We tried a corn based litter once and my cat immediately tried to eat it. So that was a no. XD
MARVEL1012 the corn litters, once in contact with cat urine (or any other liquid), can cause aflatoxins to grow, which are harmful to cats and can actually cause death. So it’s a good thing you switched away from it. It’s definitely not worth the risk.
Yep. My guy chewed through a bag. >.>
Corn litter or any litter with wheat/grains is bad for cats because if they eat it they can’t digest it and can cause health problems 😣 same goes for cat foods. Try see if there’s anything processed in the cat foods you buy and make sure there’s no bi products or wheats/grains in them too. I didn’t know til I researched cat foods out there
@@GlimmeringAtelier Byproducts themselves are not bad. While humans might be squeamish about eating a heart, liver, or eyeball, it's entirely natural for a cat to consume whole prey (which includes all of the organs, bones, and even eyeballs!)
😂😂😂😂
I am amazed at how much your cats tolerate all the tests with so much change! 😮
I was thinking the same thing!
@@PatriciaHolly the cats are paid actors too
Sometimes cats can get used to things changing. I moved with my last cat 6 or 7 times during his life and I also loved to rearrange rooms in my apartment, I think eventually he just accepted that I'm a weirdo who likes change lol.
It’s about time cats are doing their part.
I like GRASS litter, Wood Fibre like Oco Cat. I prefer litter that's easier on my Cats paws.
Our family would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We bought the smart cat and it is amazing, like life changing amazing. The air quality in our home is better. There's no faint smell of cats. The litter is very light and easy to scoop through. The pee never hits the bottom, it clumps immediately. So, thank you very much for the informative video.
I think it was smart to mention declawed cats. While it is extremely horrible, there are still people who will do it unfortunately and cats who get adopted that have already been declawed and it is important their owners have that information. I didn’t think it ruined the reviews nor was it off putting. It was information. Peoples concern is understandable but some of these comments are a little too much. Voicing an opinion is important though so it’s their right.
I appreciate all your research and your video! I love feline pine but I think I’m going to try another one soon so this helped a lot.
But I have a question if we don’t declaw cats or kittens then if they scratch us it’s going to hurt
starwarstarwar74 There are many things you can do to minimize your cat hurting you or your belongings that don’t involve declawing. You can try several ways to train your cat to not scratch you or your items and can instead offer them plenty of acceptable items to scratch, you can keep their nails trimmed so minimal damage is done if they happen to still scratch occasionally, and if you still have problems there are things called soft paws which you periodically apply on your cats claws that don’t harm them and still allow them to still extend their claws as needed and scratch but will stop any damage from being done when they do. Declawing should never be an option. A cat’s nails are actually an extension of their paws. It is extremely painful and inhumane to declaw them and has been likened to someone cutting off a human’s fingers at the knuckle. In addition should they go outside they have lost their means of defending themselves or escaping predators. People are correct that in many areas it’s actually illegal to declaw a cat for these reasons. Please research how damaging it is to them and the alternatives available before deciding to declaw a cat.
I as well agree with the original poster and can understand why this was included in the review. It may would have helped if the reviewer stuck in a comment during the video that she doesn’t endorse declawing but we also should understand that her helping to meet the needs of the cats that have already been declawed doesn’t mean she condones declawing.
starwarstarwar74 My cat was declawed by her first wonders (front paws only). If you’re worried about scratches, you can try claw covers/nail caps.
My daughter's adopted cat had it's front nails declawed by its precious owner. Horrible procedure to do to a cat and it also made it harder for those people to find another owner for it because that meant it could never go outdoors even for an hour.
Pine pellets have been the best for me. I was given Feline Pine when I was a foster cat mom. Once I adopted my own cats I stuck with pine pellets purchasing the 40lbs bags for horse stall bedding saving tons of money, and the odor control is awesome! Plus it’s bio-degradable, very good for eco-conscious owners 👍🏼
It's the best!
i just started using feline pine after going for years with the silicone crystals. i was hoping she's mention the regular horse pellets. so there's really no difference?
Faith Nelson Yeah, there’s little to no difference between Feline Pine and horse pellets. I got a 40lb bag of Equine Fresh Pellet Bedding for about $6, and its lasts a loooong time. Like I said, saves a ton of money.
@@KokeshiAudrey thanks. nice to hear that from a real person. just started researching this and am happily surprised. and thank 'you' for responding.
I recently switched to pine pellets - wow, the odor control is exceptional. I have had at least 3 cats at a time for over 30 years and this is the best litter I have ever used - and the cheapest!
I'm glad that you took declawed cats into consideration. I recently rescued a cat that was declawed pretty early in life and although he doesn't act any different from our other cats I know that it does affect him. Declawing should never be done if not medically necessary. Putting that aside, I'm a bit confused as to why people are going off in the comments, is she supposed to act as If there aren't cats that are declawed? This video wasn't about declawing, it was about litter. At no point in the video did she condone it so there shouldn't be a problem. Thank you for the video. I appreciate the time and effort it took to make it.
exactly. she didn't condone nor did she encourage. But she needed to condone. There was a missed opportunity there for her to educate. She could have pointed out how bad it is to do that in a disclaimer. Then continued to make her recommendation if the pet was already in that situation.
I 100% understand all of the comments about declawing, but sometimes a cat is declawed before you adopt them, which is my case. I would never declaw, but it wasn’t my decision. So, it’s helpful to know that certain litters are better or worse for my baby. 😻
Aw im sorry to hear that, i hope this helps her
Or him lol
Lujain Alshami Thank you - she’s perfectly fine. Thankfully, she doesn’t have any ongoing problems due to being declawed. She still has her rear claws, and is still a decent mouser. 🙂
Agreed. So many get up in arms about declaws, but don’t know the back story. I am currently hospice fostering a senior declawed cat who was surrendered to the shelter by his owner, when he was diagnosed in renal failure. He was declawed long before being surrendered to the shelter. When I take him out to the pet store, some stranger, or another, always makes a snide comment about his being declawed. He is a very social kitty, who absolutely loves all the attention he gets from the staff at the store. I’ll deal with the rude and obnoxious comments, rather than deny my poor boy something he enjoys.
Thank you! I came to the comments to see how others felt about the ranking system. Not to debate the morality of declawing a cat.
A lot of people don't think about the dust aspect for their cats. If you find it dusty then just imagine how your cats are dealing with it when their lungs are much smaller then yours and their all up in the litter multiple times a day.
My last (and first) cat friend developed a cancerous nasal tumor after years of dealing with lung atelectasis and feline asthma that we medicated. I am suspicious of the fresh step clumping clay cat litter I used his entire life. :0( We have homed two new (to us) cats now and I’m really focusing on making their litter experience a much healthier daily practice. 🖤 I agree with your thoughts on this.
What do you reccomend then🥺
~ Not to forget a lot of cats have allergies and asthma.
@@HappyLittleSushiRoll What litter did you change to? thanks.
@@HappyLittleSushiRoll Really I hope not I have 3 cats & I usually use fresh step clumping litter . My other go too is tidy cats clumping litter . What do you recommend ? I tried a pellet type once & my apartment smelled horrible so I stopped using that one .
Ever Clean is the ONLY litter I have tried that literally has no smell. My cat loves it. I love it. I did not have any issues with dust... just don't pour it from three feet into the air and you won't have problems!
the dust is still there wether u pour it from 3 feet or not sir like i’m just saying, u can do whatever u want but just throught maybe you’d like to know
great review, I especially liked that you showed how dusty it could be while pouring.
Thanks for the feedback, Smith! Much appreciated.
No one stand 4 feet up when pouring it in box...
@@cindyvan635 Even if you got low to the container, the same amount of dusts comes up.. lmao
DON’T DECLAW CATS! In many states it is illegal. It is animal cruelty.
Does anyone know if she supports cat declawing? She seemed to say that without a second thought.
There are a VERY few situations in which declawing is necessary/appropriate. They are very few and far between, and should be the absolute last resort in a choice between declawed life and euthanasia.
Ani Merci, thanks for commenting and helping to make others aware of the reality of declawing. The mention of declawing in this video was not implicit support of the practice and we're sorry to have given that impression. If anyone would like more details on declawing and how it affects cats, you may be interested in our article on the subject: www.wwwallaboutcats.com/declawing-cats
@@AllAboutCatsYT Thank you for spreading awareness ^_^ No need to apologize, it was just rather unclear to me what your stance was on the matter.
I wish it were illegal in every state!! It definitely should be!!!!
I really appreciate how much effort went in to testing all of these so thoroughly! Very informative and incredibly helpful!
I'd also like to thank your cats for putting up with what was probably an rather odd experience, so we could see them accurately compared.
I imagine it was somewhat like me going into the bathroom tomorrow, and seeing the water is bubbly, and the next day it looks like milk, and then the next day it's some kind of chunky jello substance. They were probably so curious about what was going on haha.
That's a wonderful analogy! I'm very grateful for my kitties.
So true I actually learned something today. I was just thinking I need to get a better litter!! Thanks all about cats!!
When we ended up with a pregnant cat, yesterday's news ended up being the best choice for her box close to go time. We needed a pellet type in case she birthed in the box. The clumping and other powder types will stick to newborn kittens. This can block their airway and even suffocate them.
She was a stray who adopted us. She had 8 beautiful babies. We spayed and neutered everyone with the help of a local cat rescue before they were rehomed. :)
Wonderful! If only every pet owner/guardian were as intelligent and conscientious as you are. So many unwanted and uncared for cats are left behind like yesterday’s trash. 😓 I adopted a feral born kitten I found in a park. He’s 20 in springtime! 🥳
I didn't get any clumping litter while Rescued Mother cat's kitties were young. One of them was fixated on eating it and several times I found him trying to choke himself, so the clumping litter would have been fatal. Now he's well over 15 months old, I've started incorporating clumping litter which more closely resembles grainy sand with the usual litter. He seemed to like it and didn't start trying to sample it, taste wise. We kept Mother Cat and one of her kids. Then I got four more cats practically live on my front patio. 2 from next door, and 2 abandoned or stray cats. Next door's have moved on now, but the strays still visit everyday, and one of them hardly ever leaves from under my house or garden. Looks like I've got another cat.
best to not let your cat sleep and/or birth in their litter box
Wow, my cat always gave birth with me in sight or close by
2 times that meant under my bed.
I didn't know it was a risk fir them to do that in the box
We adopted a 10 year old declawed cat back in 2015. Her name is Popcorn, and she’s a sweetheart. I was sad to see her claws missing, to combat that truth we shower her daily with lots of love.
She’s now 15 living her best life ❤️
Arm & Hammer clump and seal for the win! Love that stuff, no dust, works and clumps VERY well. Also, CHEAP.
I agree but my friend said she have her one cat use it and it smell really bad and it was too sandy. When i check her perfer litter she uses that cheap blue and grey thick litter. My god that shit had so much dust i was sneezing like crazy.
Pine pellets hands down for me. $6 for a 40 pound bag, so definitely a great pick for anyone on a limited budget. The pellets absorb the urine, turning to sawdust and completely neutralize the odor. Using a sifting box, and stirring the pellets with a scoop, the sawdust will fall thru the sifter into the bottom tray. Then I just scoop the poop with a pellet scoop, shake the pellets loose, and flush.
Flush? Like down the toilet? Absolutely no type of litter should be flushed in a toilet ever. It wreaks havoc on your plumbing most of it settles down in the elbows and turns and low points which can be extremely costly down the line.
Also cat poop in particular should not be flushed into our sewer systems because the eggs of Toxoplasma gondii are able to survive the wastewater treatment process and leaves all of the water contaminated.
We also use pellets and the breeze litter box. I just shake it so I decide until all the sawdust goes into the lower tray, slide it out scoop out the few poops into the same tray, and then take it outside and dump it into my compost bin. Also, I used to have a problem with rodents getting into my laundry room, so now once a month I sprinkle the peed sawdust by the wall outside that area and haven't seen a single rodent anywhere near here in over a year because of it.
hmmmm.. might try it
I second this, that’s what we do. We got the tip from the shelter we adopted our kitten from
TSC has the best and i never smell it
@@DontUNVME I also get mine from Tractor Supply Company, and I agree, the odor of the pellets isn't strong, even using 3 litter boxes for 2 cats in a small apartment.
Pine pellets with a sifting litter tray are definitely the best. My cat likes it, it's cheap, smells fresh and he can't track it around the house!
@Laura W to be honest, no it doesn't. But we normally bag it and take it out fairly quickly so it's not a big deal for us
@Laura W I have two cats and a lot of the time the odor from their feces is diet related, if you're cats feces smell horrid it may be what you are feeding them. Mine eat really well and the poop barely smells and I scoop 2x a day.
@@madsabraham what do you feed your cats? looking for a better diet for my three kitties.
@@nat7579 I feed them Instinct kibble with raw bits!
The pine pellets completely neutralize the smell of urine, and my 2 cats generally poop only once a day, so that means I usually only have to scoop 2 poops a day, shake the pellets loose, and flush their poo down the toilet, quickly eliminating any smell. I personally will never go back to clumping clay, it seems completely disgusting in hindsight.
We have cats with respitory issues. Sneezing, asthma etc. We tried all clay litters and the Arm and hammer one she shows in here is hands DOWN, the best litter ever! The tight clumps make for lest wasting litter, the dust free is A+. And the stank is almost non existent. Clump and seal from arm and hammer. Well done 👏✔👍👌
I'm using Tidy Cats Clumping Litter right now and it's *very* dusty :-/ .. going to try Dr. E's next, but if that's still a dust generator, I'm giving A&H a try
I been looking around for litter and I should try that then 👀✨ I have asthma sadly and almost went into asthma attack because of the litter I’m using rn 💀thankfully I had my emergency inhaler. If this affect me I’m guessing it will also affect my cat too so i wanna know which one is a bit helpful
@@levon9 Tidy cats is awful for dust
I’ve used Arm and Hammer for years. I love it. My cats love it. Great odor control and clumping.
I think it’s simply THE VERY BEST!
Have you ever had issues with lingering. Smells?
@@sophiamourn943if you clean it once or twice a day you’ll be okay but I do recommend the arm and hammer refresher and everytime you scoop you sprinkle some on top and you’re good to go!
WOW!!! I never knew that there were so many different types of litter. I love the .fact that you presented this video for us to know, how it works,how it smells, feel, absorbent, etc. Great video, thank you so so much for you’re hard work, and sharing you’re thoughts on all of these products. T y.🥰❤️
Yes, it's a wild world, isn't it? Thank you for stopping by!
Always make sure that the pine pellets are kiln dried. Kiln drying takes away the oils in pine that is bad for kitties.😺
Our two seniors use World's Best and it clumps just fine. Absolutely no dust which I love!
I stopped using Worlds Best for two reasons: soft crumbly clumps and fruit flies. Since the clumps crumbled I could never remove all the waste. Within a week the soiled corn pieces started decaying and the fruit flies moved in.
I now use Arm & Hammer Slide. It makes rock hard clumps that stay hard even if I miss a day raking the box, never sticks to the box, and the flies are gone. The only drawback is that it’s heavy.
I use the World's Best in the purple bag, lavender I think. I tried the stuff in the blue bag and I couldn't stand the smell of it. I think it was lotus blossom, but it smelled like a rat infested hay barn to me. I think it clumps very good, but if you don't scoop them soon enough they will get crumbly.
For anyone with senior, possibly arthritic, declawed cats (it was many years ago before there was internet let alone any widespread information and we'll never do it again) - but I just wanted to say, for whatever reason our chubby (genetic) guy developed a complete litter aversion over the years. Type or box itself or location was no matter, cleaned twice a day, multiple, and there were no pressing medical issues that weren't being addressed. I just had to say puppy pads saved our home. Just the pad, no fancy box, but an unscented pad. To our best estimate it was due to the smooth, flat nature of them (jagged grains under heavier paws, ouch!). We had issues off and on with carpets for years, but it was never medical issues. So, puppy pads = disposable "carpet" compromise. We tried a pad in a box but concluded the height of the boxes themselves were becoming an issue. He was very happy and spoiled and loved the rest of the time, and puppy pads helped us help him. Occasionally he would go in the box (still left a clean one available), but a good 95% of the time he preferred those pads. They're not gonna absorb odor at all, especially poops, but in the end they saved all of us.
Just in case anyone happens to be watching this because they're at their wits end with frustration, I've been where you are. I hope this can help someone
Declawing cats is horrific. And don't give me the whole "there was no internet information around back then so I didn't know" BS. Any time I even consider a procedure for my cats, I research and ask around a lot about that surgery. I don't just hop into it willy-nilly. No one does and neither do you. You had opportunities to double check if that was right for your pets. Instead, you chose to do that to your pets because you wanted to put forth less energy. You could have easily simply observed other already de-clawed kitties. It is easy to see the pain and suffering those cats endure after a de-claw when you watch them closely (even observing those animals just one time). And that doesnt take any kind of internet connection whatsoever.
If you are "at your wits end" about the potty situation, just imagine how your cat feels about you putting them through that procedure.
We use Tidy Cat Lightweight Unscented clay litter, and I couldn't recommend it more highly!!!! It clumps really well, doesn't turn to mud, lasts a very long time, and best of all, does a flawless job controlling odor! It can be a bit dusty and it also tracks a bit, but those minor drawbacks are absolutely worth the trouble!
I also use a litter scoop that makes the job very very easy!
Thank you for all you do!
is the dust amount enough where it would bother your cat? i want to get a dust free clumping litter but i dont know much about anything so
@@lynxii3234 The dust and tracking don't seem to bother or cats at all.
I have considered switching to a a generic version of Feline Pine, but I'm so happy with the odor control with the product we use that I am reluctant to change what's working so well!
@@MarjiZintz okay, thank you so much! ill keep that in mind
Me watching this with my cats
“ you wanna try this litter sweet kitty Bebes? ”
Hahaha same
Use fresh step litter crystals our cats love this litter and its dust free plus ur cats will enjoy the nice smell.
After years of using clay litter and trying crystals, I’ve been using pine pellets (equine bedding actually) for years now. Yes, a sifting litter box makes all the difference. Other than times that my little stinker doesn’t cover up his turds, pine pellets are hands down the best at controlling odors, especially urine.
Your review was very helpful. Where can I find the equine bedding as I imagine it would be more cost efficient than the pine pellets at the pet store. Would it be ok for kittens?
Yeah..no more urine smell. But now I smell 💩 😩😩
@@milenashubas6306 I know it's late, but somewhere like tractor supply
I hate poop smells
Just now seeing this and working our way through the litter situation for a multi-cat home we landed on the pine pellet bedding solution. It is environmentally friendly: Renewable, natural, compostable, and cheap!
I like that the pine pellets are lighter and larger than the clay types. On pile carpet the pellets lay on top of the rug, rather than breaking down and sifting into the depths of the carpert. I fixed the litter clean up around the box (which I already had for cleaning up the old clay litter) by purchasing a hand-held vaccum for sweeping up the litter crumbs.
This video is 3 years old so update on the Breeze system: It is now $43. We purchase equine pellet bedding from the Tractor Supply, 40lbs for around $7 as refills and it lasts a long time.
Great review!
The beat cat litter review I‘ve ever watched.
When we adopted a kitten in November, I researched a lot of litter methods and settled on pine pellets. No regrets! We've had our cat for almost two months, and we are still using the same $5 bag. There were occasional smell issues, but that appears to have been due to his struggle to bury his poos when he was little. For $5, it's worth trying!
Where did you get it from? The pine litter
Isn’t the sawdust produced, cancer causing?
@@anana4381 idk, but pine can be toxic to cats
Thank you for your videos! I am rescuing a stray who has adopted me and I've never had a cat before so these videos are so helpful!!
I would have liked to know what the environmental impact of a litter is; I use pine pellets for my 10 cats. It is $8 for 40 pounds and lasts several weeks per bag. It is not a problem returning the used litter to a landfill. My cats do not appear to find the large size of the pellets unpleasant; that surprised me. I had heard that some pine pellets are treated with a material that is harmful, so be sure what you try are safe. I figure I save $900/year over clumping litter. The main problem is that compressed pine "bits" are easily tracked away from the litter box because moisture causes the pellets to dissolve. I use mats designed to trap this particulate matter around the littler box, but it is not totally effective. Why do I have 10 cats? Because I rescue them and there are not enough people to provide all the homes. Neuter and spay, please, and encourage others to do it.
What mats do you suggest?
You have a huge, very loving heart, dear.
you are good guy. you save lives. awesome!
I have the same question!
I’m halfway there for the same reason! I tried to surrender my last found cat and there was no room at the local shelter😰 I guess I have cat #5! 🤷🏻♀️whadaya do!? LOVE THEM ALL!
I watched this video and bought the Smart Cat litter and my cats and I are loving it! So lightweight, clumps VERY WELL, and no dust. Thanks for the recommendation!
So glad you're happy with Smart Cat litter, Grace! Thanks for coming back and sharing your experience.
My favorite also, everything about it!!!!👍👍🐺🐈🐺
Wow- very detailed and well researched review! I would add I have the crushed walnut shell clumping litter and it works great, and has a pleasant woodsy smell. My cats LOVE it, like they play in it and dig in it and jump around like it’s fun time sandbox. The only issue I’ve found with it is that it tracks and is messy because - again, cats play in it and toss it all around.
i used wood pellets for my cats with a sifting pan. i LOVE it. i chose it at first because my rescue cat adopted last year often has wounds on his front paw pads from an autoimmune disease that may have started after he was declawed, according to the vet (he was found after it happened to him so who knows what really happened). the tiny clay litter was just too hard on his delicate feet!
the pine pellets are softer and also the least expensive option if you buy pine pellets. it's like $5 for a huge 40 pounds bag! transitioning to this for my new and older cat (who's 10) was easy. also pellets and dust can be thrown into city compost, depending on where you live. there are only benefits in my opinion! it tracks a bit, but i prefer stepping on some saw dust than clay litter lol.
Personal experience with the crystal litter: The first time I filled the box with it my cat just stood there staring at it and then started meowing as if to say "What the heck?", so that was a no-go.
Sara Kinn you’re supposed to mix 1/3 of the new litter with 2/3 of the old at the beginning. Your fault that your cat didn’t want to use it.
Mine went straight from clumping to the crystal litter no issues. I tried some natural pine pellets and he hated it so much he refused to use it lol. They also sell a smaller sized crystal formula that is closer to clumping clay texture, but I found it's really dusty.
Crystal litter worked well for me with my very elderly cat. He had trouble walking and regular litter shifted under his feet. Crystal litter was an instant hit for him because it was a stable surface that gave him security when eliminating.
My problem with crystal litter was that the wet messes couldn’t be scooped out, and the younger cats also liked using it, so it gave really poor odor control after about 5 days.
I also had issues with crystal pieces tracked outside the box which were really sharp and painful when I stepped on them. I vacuumed and swept diligently, but there were always pieces the cats succeeded in scattering outside the box.
@@nan7861 How many litter boxes do you have? I've heard 1 per cat as well as 1 per cat plus an extra one.
I invented something similar to the Breeze system - I had gotten the 3-layer litter box (top layer has a grid) then I put a puppy pad under the grid, place in the grid and fill with the crystal litter. The pee goes down to the pad and the litter holds the solids. I replace the pad about 1 time per week and most of the litter remains still usable and I add to it. This way, the litter lasts twice as long as a clay litter would last.
Hi Do you have a diy video on how you made yours? Or which 3-layer litter box did you purchase? Whats your monthly cost to replace puppy pads and litter? TY
@@dianamartinez5691 sorry no I don’t have a video. I think the 3-tiered litter box was a Martha Stewart brand. And I’ve never estimated the cost for the litter and pup pads. The crystal litter is more costly than clay - but very little of it get’s thrown away since the urine is not well absorbed into it and instead, goes down through to the pup pad. I have had cats for many years and have found this to be the best method I’ve tried thus far.
wow - this is really comprehensive - i cannot imagine the hours that went into this 17 minute video. i noticed the scoop you're using and cannot help but tell you that there's a better one out there - and it actually helps with dust too. litter-lifter is the name of it. hope you can check it out. it's my favorite, hand's down, litter scoop.
dr. elsey's ultra is my favorite - glad to hear I'm not the only one - i think it's a great litter at a great price.
one of the things I didn't see you address - on litters like "arm & hammer clump & Seal" - what's in the litter (chemicals) that make it clump and seal? and are those chemicals ok for our cats to ingest/inhale, because they will - when cleaning themselves. that's the biggest problem i have with things like Arm & Hammer Slide or Pretty Litter. And when i am asked to review those litters, I ask those questions and never get answers - specifically from Pretty Litter. So I cannot and will not support them.
it's the same reason i cannot support scented - artificially scented litters.
Thank you for the comment, Floppycats! It's good to have you here. Thanks for the scoop recommendation-I've heard about the Litter Lifter but haven't had a chance to try it yet. Will consider it for the future. Your thoughts on the Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal as well as Pretty Litter are well-placed and we'll keep them in mind going forward. - Mallory
@@AllAboutCatsYT yes, the litter-lifter is awesome. are you based in israel? i was trying to figure out your accent the other day and went to your channel's page and saw israel. i am surprised you can get all these products in israel, if that's, indeed, where you are located.
Nice sleuthing! All About Cats is operated out of Israel but has an international team, making it possible to access products sold primarily in the United States. As for that accent, I'm from Montana. :) - Mallory
All About Cats that makes a lot more sense.
All About Cats how’d they did you or you find them?
Thank you so much for the recommendations for declawed. I adopted a declawed fur baby as she was under unwarranted stressed at her foster home and have been on the hunt for litter that wouldn't hurt her paws. She's been good so far about peeing in the litter box I have for her, but she'll still occasionally poop outside of it. I hope softer litter like Yesterday's News will help with that.
Kaluin, thanks for commenting. I hope the litter is a good fit for your baby!
These poor cats are probably thinking "Just pick one already!"
I have been using equine pellets for my cats and it is the most economical option imo. I love that there is zero urine smell and it can be tossed into a compost pile. I have a few big boxes next to eachother and find that the pellets are less messy than clay litter. Getting out of the shower and having litter stuck to my feet used to drive me crazy. There is zero dust and zero waste. At $6 for 40lbs it lasts 4 cats almost 2 months. I call that a win.
I also had great success with equine pellets. I buy mine from Tractor Supply.
Here is a link to the sifting pans I use. I just use a scoop to pick out the 💩 and sift the soiled litter out. When the pellets get wet they turn into a powder so it's easy to just sift and toss out or into a compost bin. I will see if I can find a good how to video and link that as well 😃.
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@Cajunomics
Hope this helps
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The pellet/puppy-pad-tray Breeze system is helpful for urine color observation. It can also be sanitized and modified to easily catch a urine sample for the vet. It was imperative for our senior cat friend in the last few years of his long happy life. It’s at a medium height, in between a standard and step-in litter box. Thanks for this helpful review!
This is a really nice, comprehensive review. Good job! Personally, I would never use any clumping and/or scented litter. All scented litter does (much like most bathroom air fresheners) is leave you with [insert scent here] scented poop. But generally, poop has never really been the issue...it's the urine! And the only litter I've ever used (and for easily 20+ yrs now) that absolutely ELIMINATES that smell is Feline Pine. Now you will have to scoop the poop, but once you do, that's it. And, technically...you can scoop, shake and flush it. It's 100% biodegradable and sewer safe. Years ago I lived in a very small apartment with three indoor cats, so I kept the litter box next to the toilet. And anytime I went in there and got a whiff-I'd just scoop, shake and flush. And boom! Bob's your uncle! Obviously now, don't be an idiot and dump the box in the toilet, but the random bits here and there are fine. And while it may seem expensive, if you scoop the poop and use a sifting litter box as she mentioned, it actually lasts a VERY long time! Feline Pine is the GOAT! But more importantly, your dwelling will never smell like cat piss again!
I have three cats. I have asthma. I tried so many litters and then found Dr. Elsey's. Absolutely the best. I find that making the litter a little deeper then usual helps with the sticking, however, you will find a little more kicking out of the box.
How's the dust with this? I'm currently using Tidy Cat's clumping litter, and it's super dusty :-/
We have 3 cats at home and we are very happy with the Smart Cat Litter. We feel like the odor control is good, the clumping is great, there is virtually no dust, it is made of grass so biodegradable, but as a lightweight litter it does scatter quite a bit.
Dr. Elsey's IMO is the best. Great clumping no dust less tracking. I've tried everything and it's simply the best. No odor either
I love the Tidy Cat Breeze system - we switched to it after my cat tracked SO much litter all over the house. There was always clay litter in my bed 😂. Now both cats are great with it, but occasionally she carries a pellet to bat around.
Omg my cat will bat around the pellets 😂 she plays with them. But yeah I love that this litter doesn’t track at all and there’s no dust.
I got the Breeze XL for my cat after he developed a UTI and I absolutely love it. Its much more hygienic with the layered system and the cleanup is extremely easy. My cat has the tendency to kick the pellets out sometimes but they're easy to pick up. I like the fact I'm not having to vacuum every day because clay litter gets everywhere. It's also nice because the pellets can last for a month and the absorption pads can last up to a week.
I have this too. I was disappointed that it wasn't reviewed. I buy a four pack of 'diapers' for the drawer and a bag of pellets and I'm good for a month. I think it is economical. My one cat was funny. He'd meow when he used it at first. Complaining? LOL
I tried it but it was too small for my bigger cat and he ended up hating the pellets. He peed right in front of me on the floor and yelled until I put the old litter back. He had never peed inappropriately at any other time in his 18 years.
I got the Breeze XL for my 7 foster kittens and it's super easy to clean, I love it.
@@fuzzypumpkin7743 hey it's oot, but may i ask what is your cat food? I want my cat living that long.
How to keep your clumping litter a little cleaner... Most important...Don't shake the scoop! Use a scoop that has slots large enough to let the unclumped litter flow smoothly back into the litter box. Shaking the scoop to get the litter through the scoop dislodges used and smelly bits of litter to fall back into the box. I use a metal scoop with large slots and I tilt my scoop a little bit to get the loose litter out of my scoop. I have been wanting to try a wire scoop but have not gotten one yet. Also try to keep the litter deep enough that the liquid does not reach the bottom of the box for easier removal.
We've used Breeze for over 10 years and love it. It's great for my asthma with ZERO dust, and even though some pellets get kicked out of the box, they are large enough to easily be swept up, even on a carpeted area, instead of granules working all the way into your carpet and pad. If your cat prefers a deeper level of pellets just add an extra bag...they can easily last a month or longer.
I use pinto beans as a cheaper alternative to the pellets. I love my Breeze! My most picky cat uses only this.
@@sandiotoole4295 seems like they would start sprouting when they get wet? 😂 I'm just guessing, but the visual of sprouting beans in a litter box is pretty hilarious. How often do you have to change them?
You inspired me to do a similar experiment with my cats. The clumping ability of SmartCat litter is amazing. But the tracking is out of control. So, I mixed SmartCat with the World's Best and that is the sweet spot. Great clumping (no cat urine reaches the bottom of the litter box and no mushy mess), very little tracking and great odor control. Doing a 50-50 mix.
Switched to wood pellets and it's the best thing ever. The cat's love it, barely any smell, environmentally friendly, very nice natural scent and very easy to clean.
Just straight wood pellets?
what brand have you been using? pine bedding prices have been going up!
We just got cats for the first time ever and your video was super helpful. We tried several of your recommendations and we ended up liking Ever Clean the best.
I just watched the litter box reviews and decided to watch your litter review and wanted to let you guys know that these were both really well compiled, concise and informative videos. I really enjoyed watching them and anyone watching can tell that you did your research fairly and thoroughly. Thank you! :)
As someone who just got two kittens, your channel has been so awesome! Thank you :)
I really enjoyed this video. You've done a great job of researching and presenting the facts in a scientific but understandable fashion. It sure is nice to learn everything I need to know about cat litter in one place and be confident of how the data and recommendations were obtained. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Just popping into the comments to see who else is kind of thrown off by the declawing comments.
Why does it throw you off?
@@katysullivan3192 When she was recommending litter for declawed cats, it sounded like she was implying that if you chose to declaw your cat, that was the best litter, rather than it sounding like if you just had a declawed cat because they were adopted like that. I can't imagine anyone who has devoted so much time to learning about cats would say it's okay to declaw a cat, so it threw me off. Other people must have had the same reaction because there are a lot of people saying not to declaw cats.
Phlimbob oh yes I see, I thought that you were saying you were thrown off as to why so many people had commented saying don’t declaw cats. I was going to educate you on why everyone is so passionately against it. I completely agree, her comments in the video really threw me off for the exact same reasons, her job seems to be learning about cats yet she so nonchalantly talks about cat declawing, doesn’t add up
I know it says *popping* but bc of some -unknown- reason I read *poop* ,I was like just pooping into comments...?
Hey Phlimbob, thanks for the feedback. I chose not to mention the effects of declawing in this video due to time constraints and the assumption that most viewers would be aware of the issues. The intention was not to normalize or condone declawing at all-it's good to know that the recommendation gave that impression. Again, I appreciate your thoughts on this and will keep them in mind when mentioning sensitive issues in the future.
Dr. Elsey and Boxiecat are my favorites.
To prevent sticking, spray CLEAN box with no stick cooking spray like PAM. Make sure it is pretty deep, also.
(If you adopted a declawed cat, clear a space in the middle. )
After spraying the box, btw, you can optionally powder the inside with Arm & Hammer deodorizing powder, kind of like you would a cake pan? Prevents sticking and helps with odor.
Tofu was not covered here, I was hoping to see it as an alt to yesterdays news for kittens.
my cat is unable to contain water in his kidneys so i went through a long trial and error of what litters would work since he pees way more than average. clumping litters stuck to his feet because they didnt absorb fast enough for him to not be standing in pee. i woke up countless nights covered it litter that he tracked into to bed. the only thing that works for me is pine pellets although i dont sift it but change it every three days. this has been a miracle for me and saves me money. i spend about five dollars at the farming supplies store for a 40lb bag that last over a month.
do you have any advice on switching a cat from clay to pine pellets? :)
Wallflower Vlog maybe have both clay and pine pellets next to each other for a couple of weeks and see if your cat starts to use it. Mine had no problem switching and I think he enjoyed the switch cause when he digs it’s louder and he likes to be noisy lol
I love the pine as well. It never smells bad and I change every 3rd day as well. I switched from tidy cats (which I was surprised to see on this list).
Awww bless you for taking good care of your cat. Others might have gotten rid of the cat because of its urinary problem. You are great
@@intherockies he was my soulmate until the very end 💖
I’ve tried many cat litter’s over the years and by far my favorite is fresh step with Fabris
For those wondering about the other natural brands. I've experimented with most of them and found pine pellets to be the best so far if your cat tolerates it. Great odor control, less mess, fairly easy to clean, low dust. And you don't have to worry about the intestinal clumping issues the clumping litters have been known to cause. Wheat litter would get moldy on me and hold moisture. Odor control was average. The newspaper one had such a strong inky odor it made me feel sick when I poured or cleaned it. I can't imagine how the cat felt everytime she went inside. The walnut litter though great odor control would stain everything in the cats path after getting out of the box and tracked everywhere. I would find dark paw prints on my bed sheets...ewww. The corn ones like Worlds Best would just track everywhere and make such a mess. For the pine pellets, if you used a good pellet designed box or just scoop it out its not that difficult. I find if you leave the pine dust in there it can track more so I clean every day or 2 at most. It does not smell unless the cat didn't bury the poop all the way which is fine as I know it needs to be cleaned anyway. The pellets that get out are pretty easy to pick back up and toss in or sweep into a dust pan and throw back in. Having a good litter mat that has holes and texture to hold the dusty bits that escape keeps in controlled more and cleans your cats paws off more to track less. Save your money and get them from the tractor supply instead of the feline pine version. It also lasts a really long time. And its easy to just top off. Nothing will stick to the bottom as long as you keep the litter deep and when you want to do a deep clean it all just slides right out. It dries quickly as long as you don't let it sit for too long between cleanings. And to make it easier for you use a sifting box system you can put a puppy pad inside to catch the litter on the bottom so its super easy to just wrap up and throw out without having to clean the dust off or sanitize it and I only have to do this about once a month. Just get a deep bottome piece. Hope this helps. And thanks for such a detailed review I really enjoyed the video!
This was super helpful!! I’m getting a kitten tomorrow do you think the pine pellets would be ok for kittens? She is 12 wks, I believe she was using the walnut kind but I didn’t see it at the store and after reading your review I would prefer to change it. Anything you would suggest regarding transition? Can I completely change the litter?
@@milenashubas6306 pine pellets should be ok. Thier paws are smaller so it might be a little tricky for them to move around but it isn't necessary as the pee will just go to the bottom anyway and you can scoop out the poo when they make one. I haven't used with kittens before so I'm not sure but its worth a try. My cat would be fine with just straight transitioning but most prefer a slow change. Ideally you would start off what the kitten is used to especially since she is going to be in a new environment it takes a lot to get used to and cats get stressed with any change. Slowly add in the new litter over a week or two until it is completely transitioned. If the cat starts using outside of the box they are not ready to transition so put more of the old litter back. You may need to transition back and forth until you get to complete pine. Depends on the cat. Also I recommend having no less than 2 litter boxes for your cat. Mine would have accidents randomly and I couldn't figure out why even though I cleaned her box daily. Once I got a second box it never happened again. Most cats like to go poo or pee in separate boxes for some reason I've learned. Most specialty litters like walnut can be found at the big chain pet stores like petco or pet smart. If you can't find it try Amazon. You can try to just straight transition and see how it goes but be prepared for accidents and plan the space accordingly for easy clean up just in case. Be sure to praise the kitten with lots of love and treats if they are food motivated when ever they use the litter box to encourage use. This works well with scratchers too so they don't feel as inclined to use your furniture. With these methods you should be able to do a complete transition. If you use two or more boxes depending on how many cats you have be sure they all are on the same transition and don't let kitty outside as they will prefer to use the dirt or other material over the pine. Just a side note in case you were thinking about it, though I would recommend NEVER to declaw your cat due to the short and long term pain it causes I do not recommend this litter for declawed cats since thier paws are highly sensitive. Let me know if you have any other questions. Hope this helps! And congrats on your new kitten!
@@shannonr4360 Thank you so much for your guidance! I feel like a nervous mum and I just her to be comfortable and feel safe.
I saw that they have a pine litter that is not pellets it’s kinda looks like ground. Any thoughts, pros or cons or experience with that?
I’m assuming having the litter box on different floors would make the most sense, I will try 2 litter boxes. Is it ok if I’m the future I change the location?
Any advice on how the first night should go? Should I limit the kitten to 1 floor?
I took this week off but I will start work next week and the kitten will be on her own for about 5-6hrs before my son gets home, will she be ok, any advice on home alone?
Thanks again for all your insight!
@@milenashubas6306 I know the litter, I personally haven't tried it as it is quite expensive and with my own experience with all the powdered litters I figured it will be quite messy. It could be a good transition to get kitty used to the smell and color though. Im sure it would work just as well with odor control but I would imagine it will track everywhere as even the dissolved pellets can track if you are not keeping up with cleaning. For starting out I would keep the kitten on one floor with both boxes. Choose a space that will be most quiet. You can move the boxes just make sure to show them the new location. If it has a hard time with the new location you can start in the original and move it gradually over time to the new location so it won't be as stressful.
@@milenashubas6306 she will be lonely and scared the first week but should transition quickly. Be sure to give her lots of attention and even though it may be hard try not to baby her, meaning if you don't want to be woken up the rest of your life in the middle of the night from her crying ignore it. Same with feeding. Make it a schedule and don't give it to her until she is quiet. They learn quickly what behavior will get them what they want. You can leave the tv on with bird sounds from RUclips or just a show that has talking so she doesn't feel as alone. Dont leave it too loud so she can sleep or get away from the sound if she needs quiet time. Leave some of her favorite toys to play with even something that is interactive might be nice if she isn't afraid of it. Feed her before you leave and don't make a big deal out of it when you do leave. Give her some attention and play in the morning so she is satisfied and won't be full of as much energy to wreck the place but have some space before you go. When you come back don't make a big deal out of it. Just say hi if she comes up, ignore giving her too much attention the first 30 minutes then you can spend time with her playing and petting. This will help with separation anxiety.
Our favorite cat litter is Dry Den (pellets) or similar products for large farm animals such as horses. It's very inexpensive, our cats love it, and it does a great job keeping the smell down.
Clump and Seal Multi cat is what we use. I’ve tried a couple other litters we keep going back to it. One of our cats has asthma so the dust free is really helpful for him.
As I started my internet searching for honest valid review content. Thank you so much for you efforts great videos despite me finding them 3 years later
Was I the only one who audibly gasped at 5:16 when she picked up the clump of Smart Cat litter with her hands? 😂
ikr! haha
Prolly water test
donny probably so! It just caught me off guard haha
i think she said the litter in the bowls were tested with water overnight
chelbedoo I’m a new cat mom and your roommate only scooped/cleaned the box every 4-6weeks?! That’s truly disgusting.
Concise, cohesive, & well-spoken. An excellent review/comparison offering a lot of value to the audience. Much appreciated (esp considering the time it likely took to compile the research & footage contained in this video).
PS- I saw on another review World's Best clumps better when not scooped immediately as it has time to expand.
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I agree that ‘World’s Best’ cat litter is not great where clumping is concerned. However, as it is flushable, & I am not well, I find it very convenient to flush the used litter. It’s also not very heavy. The trick with flushing is to flush frequently. This prevents blocking of the toilet. I’ve tried one or two other litters, but have always come back to ‘World’s Best’, which I’ve been using for 20 years, with several cats, including those I’ve fostered. It is expensive, but I’ve had no problems with any of my cats using it. I dislike cleaning the litter, but my cats come first, so I use what they like! 😊 Thanks for your videos!
This was great review. I am an Arm & Hammer fan, I tried all litters and always came back to A&H, it has worked the best for my two kitties. It clumps the best and controls odor well. All their products are great. I went through a great deal of litter earlier on and I could never find anything that worked as well or tracked less. Even the earlier versions of litter before they developed Clump and
Seal worked better that other cat litters on the market. Price was also a factor as A&M was more reasonable priced based on its performance than other litters that were expensive and didn’t work as well or at all. Glad to see A&M was in your top picks.
I love the pine pellets and so does my cat. I talked with my vet about the tractor supply bag I’ve been buying and she said it was totally safe. I don’t believe there is any difference between the two.
I use tractor supply as well. You don't even need a sifting litter box. Just throw it all out when it all turns to saw dust 😄 so cheap so love it!
Bri Z. I made my own sifting box but I replaced them recently with the breeze box. The pee pad can be nice Incase there’s changes in the urine. My cat had a UTI and I caught it super early so I was able to avoid a big vet bill
I use the Pine Pellets from Tractor Supply too, my Son made me a sifting litter box and it's the Best Value. I'm a disabled senior and cleaning the box only takes me 5 minutes to clean. The litter is about 6.00 for a 40 lb bag, the litter boxes are plastic storage ones I got from Walmart. I've used the corn cob kind in the past, but that causes allergy issues for my cats, don't use the clumping type for fear of infections due to the litter sticking on my cats private areas, the crystals cost too much and I'm concerned about health issues, I've tried the paper pellets , they didn't seem to do so well about the pee smell. So the pine pellet horse bedding seems to be the winner for me .
Rene.....I use the same....the Only Difference is the Price....using the pellets from the Tractor store is such a killer deal. It has saved me So Much Money !!
Sheila Baker oh yeah! Nothing beats the cost. My homemade boxes weren’t sifting all too well which is why I got the breeze box. I don’t use their pellets though. Those things are so hard! I will never switch from the pine pellets.
You are a total angel. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together. I am a new cat owner and this was extremely informative.
WOW! Ty for this ,this is so nice, I went 58yrs to find the right one! Living in an apt my cats chose Arm & Hammer Slide!😻
Linda Bauske Yup my favorite too!
@@sandyfrye115 when I 1st bought it & gave my old boy a new litter box with the slide in it he just went in it and laid down in it! Lmao!😹
My cat does the same thing with the Breeze pellets. He leaves about five of them outside the box every time he uses it. That said, I keep about a bag-and-a-half of the pellets in the box so he has more than enough of them to move around to cover his feces. The pad in the bottom tray is wonderful at deodorizing the urine. So glad you reviewed this system, although your review isn't as enthusiastic as mine.
How often do u change the pad
@@aq3629 -- every three weeks at the outside. I'm getting better at keeping track of when a change is due. I use the heavy blue shop towels to sop up any excess liquid.
her voice is so soothing I sat through this entire video even though I don't own a cat
Odor control and litter that doesn't scatter everywhere is important to me
Alisha Fantroy so which one would you consider?
Which is ur favorite
wood & pine pellets are the way to go
Same!! I usually buy tofu type litter with lavender scent or any scent. Even after a week, almost no odor
Edit: it is more advisable to use the one with original scent! More safe for cats 🐈
Thank you @jennifer murphy for the info 😻
@@syafiqahsafian2149 I use the same thing for my cat. Best litter ever, little dust, pleasant odour, flushable, clumps nicely, does not stick to the bottom or scatter horribly.
I have 2 cats - Trust me, the Wood Pellets are where its at! She under sold it. I LOVE the price and value I get and the odor control is awesome. easy clean up (sifting litter box) the only down side is tracking and that is easily solved with a mat.
SilvaSeraphim, are they hard? My boy will not use the pine pellets because he hates the feel of them.
Since you have experience with pine pellets, maybe you could help me with a question I have because I'm interested in switching from clay to pine. I will be away from my cat during the day and come home at night. My concern with the pine is that he won't be able to cover his poop which could land in the middle of his box. I won't be home to remove the poop, so I'm worried that he'll refuse to use the box with the poop in it that he can't cover and might pee or poop again outside the box. Do you remove the poop right away afterwards, or do you leave it there. Can your cat cover it with the pine?
@@planetag310 - My cats treat the pellets same as they did the clay. I think they prefer it actually. There is no strong ammonia smell when they use it, unlike the clay, and the pellets quickly absorb any moisture and dissolve into soft sawdust. 1 bag of 24kg bag of pellets costs me $6.00 and it lasts me 2 1/2 to 3 months. calculate how much you would have had to spend on clumping litter. Clean up has never been easier. As to the going away all day part, I too work and I can happily leave them home all day and not have any worries. They bury it and I can remove it when I have time to. Sometimes that has meant I left it for more than 24 hours, but it has never been an issue. PLEASE NOTE: pine is toxic to cats, you want HARDWOOD PELLETS that have been kiln dired or say they are safe as pet bedding.
I agree! I've always used tidy cats, but a new kitten we got the breeder used pelletts so we decided to try. I absolutely LOVE it! I do not do it how she is explaining in the video though. I add just enough pelletts to cover most of the bottom of the box, change it every 3 or so days when it's mostly turned dusty. There is no smell, very little tracking, safer for the cats imo, and way more economical. Plus if it did smell I'd just dump it sooner because it's really affordable.
Currently using worlds best. We've used it for years but within the last year I am noticing it's tracking a lot more and my cat comes out with incredibly dusty paws. I am not comfortable using clay but the upkeep with this litter is driving me crazy. Was hoping to find a better alternative here, the hunt continues! Thank you for the video!
It smells so sour
Grass seed litter is THE BEST
If you live by a Fred Meyer or Kroger...abound is their brand and it's grass seed
I use the Breeze system with my cats and I absolutely love it compared to other litters. My cats really like it too! I had two boxes for my boy set up, one with Special Kitty unscented clay and one Tidy Cats Breeze. I put some of his poop in the Breeze and he took to it immediately, quit using the clay. When I got another kitten, she used the Special Kitty unscented clay for a day and decided to do what my older cat was doing. So ultimately, you're cat will choose which litter they prefer if you give them the option and chance to do so.
I use equine pine pellets. Love them. 6.29 for 40lbs. I sprinkle some baking soda onto it to help even more with odor control but overall it's pretty great.
Could you please tell the brand of pellets you use and where to buy them. I am desperate.
@@mkimmick61 I get them from tractor supply, store brand!
Sawdust pellets with sifting tray all the way. Cheap, clean, low maintenance, low odor, no harmful chemicals and environmentally friendly (it can be composted).
Isn’t there a lot of bad chemicals in sawdust? Maybe they use the kind from freshly cut trees...
I tried pine litter because I like the concept so much. My kitten thought it was a special kind of all you can eat/bed! 🤦♀️ lol
Does look like their pelleted food lol
Excellent!! I use equine pine from tractor supply. It’s cheap and very effective order control! My cats like it and so do I. Thank you for all the reviews!! Very helpful!
I use crushed walnut shells, definitely the best. It clumps well and doesn't seem to smell. Not dusty. I have 3 cats and have tried many types.
There’s a lot of trial and error with litter types. One thing I want to point out is that, each cat is different- I find that the odour coming from the box is also dependent on the food your pet eats and their digestion. For instance, my guy is a rescue and when young and sick, his poop really stunk . He’s a healthy 2 year old now and his litter box reflects that.
We have two cats and use Dr. Elseys litter. It's more expensive and a clay litter, so we tried going to a Earth friendly litter. After many tries, they now also use Feline Pine.
After watching this video I decided to go for the Smart Cat grass litter. I LOVE IT! don't think i'll ever need to try anything else. It smells nice and natural and the odor control is great! it does track a bit but I don't mind too much. it's easy enough to clean.
Me and my cats love this channel. Everything I need to know is here. Thank you!!!
So glad that you appreciate it!
I've been using the pine pellet one since day one. One day, I kinda ran out of the pellet and rushed to buy a clumping clay one. The next day I woke up it was all over the place. Turns out my cats played with it the whole night. So no. Never gonna use that again. Lol.
Oh my...haha...
I use the pine pellets for my two cats and after trying so many litters it is the best one in my opinion. First of all I think it’s better for the cats to have a more natural litter. to me it has the best odor control. It lasts all week with scooping. There was occasional tracking but with a quick little sweep, it’s not a problem. I would rather pieces of pine pellets than dust and clay.We also went to a top entry litter box and as a 2nd box a high side one and it has virtually removed the issue.
The other thing I love is that it’s not heavy. When I used to clean out the box with traditional brands, The wet litter was so heavy. Pine is very light before and after. The order is amazing!
Have you tried cature tofu and wood they say it can last for 1 or 2 month but still you have to scoop it it’s kinda expensive but worth it
What about poop odor ? Is it an issue or same as other litters like clay?
My favorite litter is Abound which is sold at Kroger. It is made of some kind of ground up grass seed. It is light weight, now fragrance, no dust, it is totally organic and it is basically the same as one of the ones she is recommending.
I've been using wood pellets for about 6months now. My cat took to it very well and our new adopted kitty adjusted very quickly to it. I find it more convenient, especially since I have a shifting litter. It's super inexpensive since I buy a 40lb bag for $6 at a near buy tractor supply and it let's me be lazy on the cleaning since it just smells like pine when my cats urinate.
Thank you so much! Your research has saved me so much time, work, and money.
I use the same litter. Dr. Elsey. I have 8 cats. It's the best I have found. No weird perfumes! I hate scents! Clumps well, cats like it. It's also biodegradable which is important to me.
I can't believe I'm just discovering this, great Channel.
I used Feline Pine, back when it first came out. My cats had no trouble adjusting to the pellets over clay litter. (By the way clay litter has pretty serious issues with causing health issues with cats. I don't ever recommend it.) I also used Yesterday's News when it came out, and as long as you clean and change out the litter often and use baking soda to control odors, it works fine. I went through a few of the clumping litters you mention, but being they were clay based, I dumped them. What I use now and have for the past 8 years or so is the Arm & Hammer Naturals clumping litter. My cats like using it as it is soft on their paws. Clumps quite well. It allows me to only clean the 2 cat boxes every other day. (One box per cat please!) Draw back is that it is light, and tracks. To solve that I have enclosed boxes. (No flaps, and enough head room for the big boy. Had to modify one entrance for him.) Still get some tracking, and use a tracking mat like the one in your video, along with a vacuum cleaner (light duty, rechargable) in the room to clean up when I clean the boxes. (Takes a minute or so.) I also use the Arm & Hammer odor control baking powder based deodorizer when I clean the boxes. Relly the combination works very well, and when we have family visitors, they can't smell the cat boxes at all. Oh, another thing with the litter, it does allow urine clumps to stick to the box, so you do have to dig it off. It isn't like cement though and comes off with a quick scrape. Oh, by the way, I have nearly 50 years of cat experience here on this subject.