Pros: Made from safe, natural silica gel; ultra-absorbent and good at preventing odors; non-clumping formula does not require removal of liquids This depends on which cat litter you buy, which is usually a choice between clumping or non-clumping cat litter. Clumping cat litter vs non-clumping Wood litters (including pine) are usually sold in pellet form, but also are available as shavings and sawdust. These litters produce relatively small amounts of dust, and also help reduce the smell without requiring any artificial additives. Some wood litters give a nice fresh woodland scent. Some cat litters have added fragrances, such as pine, to hide the unpleasant smells. However while these smells might be attractive to us humans, they don’t have the same effect on cats and could put them off. Just think how it feels to go into a room where someone has sprayed a really strong perfume – it can be rather unpleasant and overbearing. This is how it would feel to a cat, who has a much more sensitive sense of smell compared to us humans. Cats also mark their territory with their scent, so by masking it with artificial smells this could also put them off using the tray. Cons: Ammonia scent toward end of litter's lifespan (around 12 days for two cats), false health readings toward end of litter's lifespan (around 14 days for two cats)

We're afraid it's up to you to tempt/bribe your cat into liking the one that best fits your time, needs and budget. What is cat litter made of? Thanks to its good clumping ability and odor control, World's Best Multiple Cat Litter came out on top of the 12 natural litters we tested. Its lightweight granules are made from compressed corn kernels. They are slightly harder than those of the clay litters in our best overall and best budget cat litter categories, but they are still satisfyingly scratchable for cats. The texture of the litter will depend on what it’s made from, and different cats will have their own preferences for which they prefer. Unfortunately, finding out which is their favourite is often a case of trial and error. I tested the cat litters in two phases: a pre-cat phase and a cat phase. First, I compared litters belonging to the same category in heats of four at a time, assessing them for a variety of factors, including clumping ability, dustiness, scent, and texture.Other times, going outside the box is related to anxiety (for example, a cat who worries about being ambushed by another pet while using the litter box may stop using it altogether) or to a medical problem such as FLUTD. A cat may also choose to go outside of the litter box if they find a spot that satisfies their need to scratch and bury their waste, such as a pile of dirty laundry or a potted plant. Those of you who are still aspiring cat parents may be thinking, “So? Litter’s litter.” We’ll try to break it to you gently, then. Litter is not just litter. Scrolling through the options on any of the major online pet retailers isn’t very different from searching for “just cat food” or “ cat litter boxes.”

If your cat has any health conditions, this should also be taken into account when selecting a suitable type of cat litter. Some cats can become irritated by fragranced cat litter or litter that contains lots of dust particles; this can happen if the cats have allergies, for example. In some cases, cats have developed respiratory issues due to the cat litter they have used. Type of Cat Litter If a cat stops urinating altogether, it is likely they are experiencing a feline urinary tract disease (FLUTD) such as bladder inflammation or urinary stones or crystals. Male cats are particularly susceptible to the latter. "Male cats have a very narrow urethra, so crystals and mucus can form a plug or a single tiny stone may become lodged anywhere along this narrow tube," said Tannert.Even though cat litter can be advertised as flushable, you should never flush cat litter down the toilet. This can result in clogged pipes, which might become an expensive plumbing bill for you as the cat owner. Where should I place my cat’s litter tray? To look after a cat litter box, scoop out unwanted solids with a scoop or spoon and dispose of them in the bin daily. Cat litter can be easily sifted through, allowing solid pieces of waste to be discarded without having to empty the entire tray; this is simpler when using clumping litter.