Good Cat Litter?

[allisonlovesanimals]

What kind of cat litter do you suggest/use? I want to make sure I'm giving my kitten superb litter (: Also, is scented litter well for cats? Can it give allergies or increase sneezing?

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi! Welcome!!
For kittens it's suggested to obtain non-clumping litter, and non-scented is better as you're right, it can cause issues .

I don't really have a brand in mind but other members may.

 

[sabrinah]

I agree with non-clumping for kittens, and non-scented for all cats. When I used clay Dr. Elsey's was the best at odor control. I've switched to pine pellets but not everyone is fond of sifting litter.

 

[rubysmama]

Hello and welcome to TCS.

As has already been mentioned, non-clumping is best for young kittens, and until you're sure they won't try to eat the litter. Then any litter should be fine. I personally prefer clumping.

Here's a few TCS articles on litter that may be helpful:
How To Choose The Right Cat Litter
Cat Litter - The Dust Settles
When And How To Switch To A New Type Of Litter

 

[Furballsmom]

That "The Dust Settles" was a really interesting little read, I'd missed it 'til now.
Thank you from me, too

 

[m3rma1d]

Pine pellets are my personal favorite!

 

[allisonlovesanimals]

Pine pellets are my personal favorite!

im actually thinking of using pine pellets as her cat litter when she gets older

 

[m3rma1d]

im actually thinking of using pine pellets as her cat litter when she gets older

Why wait? My foster kittens use the pine pellets purrrrfectly!

 

[allisonlovesanimals]

Why wait? My foster kittens use the pine pellets purrrrfectly!

Do they adjust to it quickly? How much are pine pellets?

 

[m3rma1d]

Do they adjust to it quickly? How much are pine pellets?

They were feral/hoarding situation and I don't know what they used at the very beginning ... I try not to think a lot about what was going on in their life then. :/ Their initial rescuer thankfully used pine pellets for the coupla weeks they were there. I don't think they had a hard time adjusting, she woulda mentioned it (very chatty)

I pay $6/40lbs at Tractor Supply Company (they call it equine bedding)

I feel lucky my 3 adults all took to them quickly. I've been using them since Sept.
Probably best to just get the kitten happy with them now, adults aren't always so happy about changing things haha!

 

[Genesis123]

I, mainly, use Swheat Scoop. It's natural wheat, clumps naturally, smells great. I figure if cats ingest any of it (while cleaning themselves), it's only wheat, can't hurt them. I've used it for kittens and adults -- safe for both. Cats have no problem using it.

Sometimes, when I can't get Swheat Scoop, I use a natural, unscented, non-clumping gravel. But, I prefer the Swheat Scoop, by a long shot.




My "Buddy", probably 6 or 7 weeks old, here.... Turns 17, May 1st.

 

[ailish]

I use Fresh Step Unscented. No smell at all, clumps well, seems like a reasonable price. Says it has "less dust," although I'm not sure less than what, a dust storm? I don't think it's any dustier than anything else, though. I like it. You do have to go to a big pet store to get the unscented, the grocery store doesn't have it.

I previously used the Arm & Hammers and, although I thought they performed quite well, I could smell the litter (not necessarily the poop). There was always this clay smell in the room the box was in. I could have lived with it if I had to, but the Fresh Step has no smell of any kind, even when scooping.

 

[angels mommy]

I used Worlds best corn clumping & really liked it. Unscented of course. Much less dust than clay, & peices didn't feel as sharp as the clay does, so im sure much more comfortable on kities paws too.

 

[allisonlovesanimals]

They were feral/hoarding situation and I don't know what they used at the very beginning ... I try not to think a lot about what was going on in their life then. :/ Their initial rescuer thankfully used pine pellets for the coupla weeks they were there. I don't think they had a hard time adjusting, she woulda mentioned it (very chatty)

I pay $6/40lbs at Tractor Supply Company (they call it equine bedding)

I feel lucky my 3 adults all took to them quickly. I've been using them since Sept.
Probably best to just get the kitten happy with them now, adults aren't always so happy about changing things haha!

I did some research on those pine pellets and I fell in love! I bought two big bags and my kitten sure adjusted to them quick! Its easy to clean and I finally don't have to keep seeing her litter tracks from the previous litter. Thanks! (:

 

[m3rma1d]

I did some research on those pine pellets and I fell in love! I bought two big bags and my kitten sure adjusted to them quick! Its easy to clean and I finally don't have to keep seeing her litter tracks from the previous litter. Thanks! (:

Awesome!

 

[islander]

I am perforce a "cheapskate" ( small pension) who recycles everything. I burn good island turf out here and the ashes are soft and absorbent. The cats love it. Then it goes out on the ash heap. The new ones were hard to train but I saw the worst one on the tray just now..

 

[Erin80]

We use the Costco brand clumping cat litter and it's GREAT! Pine pellets would be better for a kitten, but once she's older...if you wanted clumping - we've had good luck with it.