Poll: Litter

janedoe1113a · October 2009

What kind of litter do you use? We were looking through the litter aisle today and were a little overwhelmed. We just picked up one bag to use now and figured we'd decide on which kind we'd eventually use for our next bag.

crfische · October 2009

we use the Tidy Cat clumping kind for Multiple cats. It's got a red cover.

Brie2010 · October 2009

Tidy Cat multiple cat. Clumping.Whatever you do, pick one and stick to it. Cats are picky and changing the litter might mean they get mad and pee/poop outside the box.

uppereastgirl · October 2009

Right now we're using Nature's Miracle. We have also used Ever Clean multi-cat (it is great, but really perfumed -- I didn't like that my cats would smell like it... can't be good for them), and World's Best Cat Litter (which we hate for several reasons). Nature's Miracle is non-toxic for the kitties, clumps well, is low dust, and has good odor control. It does track though.If you're looking for natural litter, here are two sets of reviews:[url]http://www.moderncat.net/2008/04/27/natural-cat-litter-comparison/[/url][url]http://www.moderncat.net/2008/11/15/natural-cat-litter-comparison-part-2/[/url]

sarabellam · October 2009

We use Feline Pine. It doesn't clump, but the pine scent completely covers the smell of urine (unless the stupid cat misses the litterbox and pisses on the floor instead.)

TheSaltyPeanut · October 2009

tidy cats, multiple (we only have one), clumping.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown · October 2009

I get the 20 pound buckets of tidy cat! Just because... it comes in 20 pound buckets.I used to use the crystals stuff. My cat's not picky about food or litter, thankfully. The crystals work well and keep smelling fresh for a while, but man do they hurt when you step on them in bare feet.

Mrs.B6302007 · October 2009

What kind of litter do you use?I use the toilet, thanks. ;-)

J&K10910 · October 2009

We use Arm and Hammer. I'm allergic to something in the Fresh Step and we think the Tidy Cat smells more than the A&H.

MissIntentional · October 2009

feline pine. i agree w/ sara it covers the urine smell & it's even flushable.

janedoe1113a · October 2009

Thanks ladies! The bag we picked up today is Tidy Cat non-clumping just because it was cheaper than the clumping. I think we'll change to the clumping next time though.

ricksang · October 2009

Fresh Step.

jlaroo33 · October 2009

Is the kitty male or female? I started with Tidy Cat and as my male cat got older, I noticed that it didn't mask the ammonia smell in his urine. I switched over to Fresh Step and that has helped a lot!

kdcwedding · October 2009

We tried the world's best litter, and the smell was horrendous. Not from the cats, but from the litter. blech. We just started using Swheat Scoop multicat - it's made with wheat and is another all-natural option. A lot of places recommend against the usual clay-based litters for health reasons. Before that we used the Petco brand. We liked it, but changed for the kitties' health and to try and cut down on the dust.

janedoe1113a · October 2009

It's a female cat.

Brie2010 · October 2009

Non clumping tends to smell pretty bad, and you need to dump the litter and change it totally a lot more frequently. Try mixing baking soda in--that helps with the smell.Also, make sure you get her spayed! That will definitely cut down on any unnecessary peeing.

MissSarah786 · October 2009

You want clumping. Non-clumping is awful and the litter will become wet and smell like ammonia - it's terrible. I swear by Arm & Hammer clumping litter, it's great. If you don't use Arm & Hammer, get another clumping litter but mix some Arm & Hammer baking soda into to dull out any smell.

katiewhompus · October 2009

I've always used Tidy Cats but used to recommend Feline Pine or Yesterday's News for kittens. The pellets make it harder for them to accidentally ingest the litter and get sick, plus the pine/paper will go through their system whereas the clay can clump inside and lead to complications. That being said, I've always used Tidy Cats and not had any issues.A weird thing I've noticed about Tidy Cats though. If you buy it in the jug or the bucket it is wonderful clumping litter that cuts down on smells. If you buy the bag (which is cheaper and less plastic to toss) it won't clump and doesn't take care of odors as well.

MissSarah786 · October 2009

You can also get dollar off coupons with Arm & Hammer kitty litter online.

janedoe1113a · October 2009

We will definitely change to clumping after this bag! This will be her first introduction to a litter box, so I figured I'd probably going to have to change it pretty often anyways.And I'm definitely getting her spayed as soon as she gets old enough. She's only a month now so we still have a while!

janedoe1113a · October 2009

Oh and thanks for the baking soda tip. How much should I add?

MissSarah786 · October 2009

I add at least a few table spoons and just mix it. I clean Keira's kitty litter every day, sometimes twice a day - by cleaning I mean scooping out the poopies and the urine. I add more litter as needed, but I don't toss out all the little and start over for about 6 weeks to 8 weeks, but that's because I clean it out so often. I also scrub out the litter box itself about every other week.

kbmeow · October 2009

We use Tidy Cats Small spaces

LesPaul · October 2009

Target or Walmart house brand clumping stuff works great.

eastunder1 · October 2009

We use arm and hammer. I forget if it has a specific name, but its in a bright orange box and is for multiple cats. We have three, and I've found that its the only stuff that completely traps/gets rid of the smell. A little more expensive than the other brands, but I firmly believe that cat pee smell is not where you try to save a buck.

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