I tried 11 types of cat litter and they All SUCK!

[@jesscaticles]

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[@psychic.reptiles]

What type of hemp litter did you try? I'm looking into Oley Hemp Kitty Litter because my cat is allergic it silica.

[@pepitheman4life]

You are the most obsessive cat owner that ive seen soo far. Thanks so much!!! You really know about this

[@initiate22000]

I have been using clumping wood pellets from Okocat. It's virtually dust free as far as I can tell. So, it seems pretty safe. I have also used pine pellets that need to sifted, and there is also no dust. So dust is not an issue for wood pellets, and it very absorbent and doesn't smell. great stuff.

[@Kelv1nRivera]

I can vouch for this, pine pellets has been the best cat litter I’ve used. No dust and no smell

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

@@Kelv1nRivera same. We switched to pine pellets, for our 4 cats, which I created from three large mortar mixing pans I bought from Lowe's and several PVC pipe spacers to create a gap between sifting pan and catch pan. 40# bags of pine pellets are just $7 from Tractor Supply. Were saving about $25 a month on litter and we've achieved an almost 90% reduction in litter tracking outside of the box.

[@samlipsit517]

@@TheAgeOfAnalog absolutely! This is a hidden secret.

[@picklethepepper]

I've been using pine pellets for many years with my dad's cats, my two late cats, but sadly one of my 3 new cats refuses to use it. So I gave him a clumping clay which he's happy with, sadly the other two have resorted to using the clay as well. I hate it! I love pine so much but one of my new cats refuses. He was peeing around the house to avoid it. It's crazy because when I started making the switch, he was the first one to take to the pellets. Changed his mind I guess lol

[@amyvowles9553]

Can you send or show a pic of your boxes? I have spent years trying different litters as well. Pine pellets won't stickntontheir fur either. The tofu litter works well also but needs a sifter and is expensive. ​@TheAgeOfAnalog

[@kellyschlumberger1030]

I switched to compressed pine pellets many years ago and will never go back. Where it absorbs water, from poop or pee, it turns to sawdust, so it's easy to see what to replace, or when to replace the whole tub. An extra plus: it absorbs huge amounts of water & odor, and if you have a wood stove, it's FREE FUEL. It continues to smell like a pine tree, and cats LOVE it once they get used to the feel. Thanks for your work and teaching. If you're ever in Ohio, stop by and visit with me and my Roger and my Cutie Pie.

[@melissamascorro9682]

Omg my cats name is Cutie! Aka Cutie Pie

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I’ve been using equine pellets for two years. But I’ve noticed my cat (4yrs old) balancing on the rim of the litter box to pee and poop. I’m assuming he’s not thrilled with the feel.

[@kellyschlumberger1030]

@@HeronCoyote1234 I have noticed that multiple cats adapt more quickly to change. They see their peers do it = becomes normal. Also PRAISING good behavior works wonders. Cats are so clean they may be concerned about .making something clean stink. Have faith?

[@sidneymcfadden3857]

@@HeronCoyote1234 I agree. Unfortunately, one of my two cats took a mad dash out of the litter box as soon as her paws made contact with the equine pellets, and did her business under the bed instead. She will; only tolerate the pellets if mixed with no less than about 75% of the soft original Okocat which I now know, poses the health concerns, given the dust. Both of my cats. particularly one, has developed a wheeze since I started using Okocat wood clumping litter 3 years ago.. So. we'll be going back to the unscented Naturally Fresh walnut shell litter and tolerating the extreme dust. issue. If one, like yourself, has cat/cats that have no issue with the economical, dust free and flushable equine pellets, they seem to be the safest most convenient and most economical cat litter, hands down..

[@HeronCoyote1234]

@@sidneymcfadden3857 I’ve been using PetCo’s So Phresh Grass Seed Cat Litter (unscented, of course) for almost a year now. Cheap it ain’t ($18/ten lb bag), but no dust, no odor. Easy clumping. And my cat uses the litter box with no issues.

[@jessicaharris1608]

Walnut shell is not a viable option for some. Some folks have deadly allergies to nuts so they can't even be around nuts. A lot more folks cannot afford to spend so much on litter and it may not be available where they shop. I use the pine pellets from the farm store. There's very little dust. We have one cat and two boxes. Our cat has never minded the non-clumping litter. He usually prefers to poop in one box and pee in the other. The pine pellets at the farm store are less than $7 for FORTY pounds! I can't imagine a cheaper litter option than that, especially when those 40 pounds last me for a few months.

[@UmeastudentTV]

Genetically engineered cat litter is just as good as anything else. GMO isn't good or bad, it's just another way of producing different products.

[@starmessenger]

Wrong! GMO IS bad! GMO products are literally bred with toxic pesticide!

[@jamesli5823]

Wanted to say this. Both corn and tofu litter were 'dismissed' in the review mainly because of GMO, not their actual performance as cat litter. Other than that still good video and I appreciate the effort.

[@RE1LLY-1]

A knew a woman once who used cornflakes 😅 was so hard not to laugh... looked grim😂

[@cgttc0441]

I agree GMO is not a problem with cat litter.

[@nex4618]

Happy someone said it. People assume it's bad just because companies that aren't gmo advertisers it as though it is.

[@courtneybarrett9893]

We use Tuft & Paw Litter, which is a tofu litter, and we love it. It isnt dusty whatsoever, does clump, and contains charcoal to help with smell. While yes, most soybean crops are genetically modified, there is not much on the consumer side that can be done to affect that process. Soy bean pulp, which is used to make these tofu litters, is a waste product of producing soy milk and tofu. So the source materials arent only being used for the purpose of litter and it is a more well-rounded zero waste model for soy bean agriculture.

[@narutouchiha1946]

Really informative! Happy to see KZbinrs out there exposing the harsh chemicals and health concerns with so many of these litters.

[@jesscaticles]

Thank you for your support!

[@MultiAidan1]

i totally agree that walnut shell cat litter is one of the best options out there! i switched to walnut shell cat litter about a year ago because i wanted to ditch stinky clay litter, and i found the walnut shell litter because it was actually cheaper than the clay litter options! woo! the odor control is superior, even if i forget to scoop the litter box one day it still doesn't smell, and it clumps pretty well

[@lolzlolzlolzlolzlol1]

After watching this video I want to test walnut shell cat litter out too. I can't believe all, if not most, cat litters out there present so many risks to us and to cats :( does it track a lot? my gripes with small granule litter is that is gets everywhere in my house

[@mariec2882]

I love unsponsored videos they allow people to be honest about the product. Thank you for your honesty it was very helpful🙏

[@lottat6003]

I use pellets from recycled paper. It's sustainable. It can be thrown in the ordinary waste and burned. It's easy to clean. And it must be done daily. Sure, it falls apart when it's wet, but that is why one cat should have two litter boxes and it's still easy to scoop up and throw away. My cat usually pees in one and poops in another. I think it's important to be able to smell the poop to detect health problems. The smell doesn't bother me and if it does it's time to clean the litter box!

[@jesscaticles]

Smelling poop isn't a way of detecting health problems. You should do fecal exams instead.

[@j.s.2281]

@@jesscaticles idk a lot of people have said that you can detect health problems by the smell. Nobody says it should be the only way lol

[@susansage7218]

I transitioned to barn and stable bedding years ago. They are compressed wood pellets. They usually leave the box cleaner. Forty # bag is about $7.50.

[@beardiesellily]

Wow, that’s a really great price I’m going to look into this, thank you for sharing!

[@aiai-j7i]

I use feline pine because i do not have a car and live too far away from a store that sells the cheaper stuff and shipping is too costly. I am looking into something else because the pellets are too large and she cannot dig in them. She scratches on the wall instead--I feel so bad for her!

[@pennycarlson1943]

@@aiai-j7i She may just prefer to scratch the walls. My males Ragdoll is a wall scratcher. I just switched to pine pellets. He scratched the wall with clumping clay and he scratches it with the pine pellets. He scratches them like crazy. He always has. I have some covered litters and uncovered. He prefers the covered litters where he can scratch the walls. He seems to like to do that. My kittens dig in the pine pellets with no problem. So if kittens can do it, I don't think it should be a problem for a grown cat.

[@shhfiftyfive]

@@pennycarlson1943 i think old age cats have more sensitive paws so they might want something smoother rather than pellets.

[@liyasolo9146]

Age of a cat must matter on their 🐾 bc mine is a little over 1 year old and he DOESN'T like it 😞

[@annesorenson2337]

My cat loves wood shavings, either pine or softer redwood. The shavings are incredibly cheaper than commercial produced ones ($7 for 20 lbs. bag), and they are larger pieces than others, making ingesting them unlikely. They are not pressed into pellets, which hurt her feet, and they fall off her feet as she leaves the box. I use at least 3 inches depth in her box so the shavings never allow the urine or feces to make it to the bottom of the box, and there is no perfume added other than the smell of the wood. I replace it whenever the shavings start to look yellow. She stirs it up herself when covering it, so no messes in the corners. Easy!

[@kryan1364]

I've been using The World's Best Cat Litter for over 20 years. It's made in the USA from Iowa corn and works great. I have 9 cats (all rescues) and a very sensitive nose. I wouldn't use anything else.

[@jesscaticles]

Glad you like it! I'm just concerned about aflatoxin mold.

[@WhyYoutubeWhy]

@@jesscaticles But did you read in what conditions that mold grows? Maybe it can happen for food, but litter may be dried or what not. Certainly the corn is not in the same state that it would be in food.

[@brookelvdk]

is it organic corn?

[@brookelvdk]

@@Lisa-cn2uu in my opinion, the red bag has worked best for me! it's unscented and is marketed for multi-cat homes :)

[@user-fw1nj7yq5m]

I’ve been using World’s Best (red bag) for years and really like it. I have two cats, one is a kidney cat who also gets subq fluids every other day and drinks a lot so of course he pees a lot. I’ve noticed lately that his pee clumps break apart pretty easily. I even cover them and kind of make sure they’re completely covered and let them sit to try and dry them but they’re still falling apart. WB also just jacked their prices and that forced me to look elsewhere. My kids use the pine pellets - they purchase from Tractor Supply. I prefer Feline Pine. I left one litter box (uh, bin because my other cat is a high pee-er 🙄) with WB and the other with FP for two weeks. FP was used almost every time. So I switched. I find it much less dusty than WB. I also bought a sifting litter box and sift the entire thing everyday so the sawdust isn’t sitting there in the box. I LOVE the walnut litter, by far my favorite, but when I looked at the surfaces in the room there was a fine brown dust on everything. I can only imagine how much the cats are breathing in. So, FP is working for us for now. Thanks for all your vids, they’re quite informative!! 🐈 🐈‍⬛

[@cwitham69]

I found and use only Purina Tidy Cats 24-7 clumping for my two cats in a studio apartment. Visitors are surprised to hear that I have cats. i.e. No smells! I keep the box in the bathroom and I throw the urine clumps (which do not smell) in the bagged waste bin and the poop down the toilet. No dust or noticeable fragrances. Never have to change litter or clean the whole box - just add more litter as needed. Try it you'll like it.

[@thesilverling1765]

You guys are so lucky to have so much cat litter variety, I live in Ecuador and we have like 10 brands and that's it, they are mostly clay and are scented or unscented but stink to the heavens. Hope they add more brands eventually

[@jesscaticles]

I hope so too!

[@WhyYoutubeWhy]

awww at this point you might just be better using used paper

[@Buttercup-vw2zo]

Nothing to complain about. I am 54 years old and folks now days are too damn lazy to clean a litter box weekly the way my generation did so they will pay 5 to 10 times the price of traditional litter . Back inthe day thats what you did. before clumping litter. It didnt kill me to clean the box and never had a Cat get a Urinary Tract Imfection.The brands you have in Ecuador are probably all you need. Folks are spoiled here in America..This generation at least

[@jimmylarge1148]

I’m in Michigan and if u go to petsmart there like three brands. Tidy cat. Arm and hammer and one with an s. I did see genius litter there yesterday for the first time. Ten brands is more than America. Locally and in stock that is. Obviously there’s online shopping.

[@miisxx]

@Buttercup1958 you are incredibly annoying

[@haaliien7937]

Hey! I had the same concern with silica litters, but silica dust and silica gel are NOT the same thing. silica gel still isn't good to be digested, but the lung concerns aren't there :) edit: I've been researching cat litters myself and have been having the same issue where everything just sucks for one reason or another. I'm considering pine though

[@jesscaticles]

Thank you for the correction and feedback!

[@sydneywagner6610]

Hello! I love my grass seed litter. The only downside is that the granules are pretty light and can kind of track everywhere but it's usually contained to with 3-4 feet around the box. Also I just wanted to say that the risk of aflatoxin isn't as high with grass seed. The grass seed would have to come into contact with aspergillus contaminated corn in order for the fungus that produces aflatoxins to grow. Also- mold is really gross. You would notice the mold growing before enough aflatoxins accumulated to the point where it would do anything to your cat. So no need to worry about it hurting your cat if you clean it at first detection! Aflatoxins are an extremely common issue in agriculture but yes corn is very susceptible.

[@kimberlycoleman8361]

I tried walnut and it was okay; however, there was so much brown dust everywhere I couldn't stand it. do you find a lot of dust in the walnut?

[@saydonicaschultz]

Hey Jenn, I’m curious what your thoughts are on the Olive Pit litter I am seeing circulate???

[@janislevy1ify]

I was going to mention this one too. Haven't decided yet.

[@dutchessdes]

Wondering the same!

[@kellyschlumberger1030]

Should have mentioned, pine pellets are sold as horse bedding in farm stores, feed mills. PINE PELLETS !!!

[@janislevy1ify]

That is one I'm considering. Also considering the walnut one and maybe the one made from olive pits (expensive!). Or I can continue the clay litter I've used for the last 5 years. Cats are healthy. But wanting something healthier, better and not as heavy.

[@Tiffycha1982]

While I don't support GMO, it is the round up and other chemicals in the corn you need to worry about above the gmo factor

[@Raven1816]

My cat fortunately does all his business outside. Like a dog, he lets me know. I still liked the video. Great job!

[@jesscaticles]

That's the most natural way to do it!! Wish I could do the same for Jericho. Thanks for watching and commenting ♥️

[@cleancutguy1892]

I installed a doggy door, so my cat can go to the backyard to do his business. I have an area 5x5 feet filled with dirt and he goes there and so do my two dogs. I never liked all the chemical cat litter in the market.

[@jadedsanctuary7318]

I use sustainably yours and im never going back to other litters. It makes my life easier and my cat definitely likes it better than clay based. We've had quite the struggle finding a way to get her to stop peeing over thr side of the box, sustainably yours is the only one ive tried where she doesnt do that as long as i scoop daily. I tried pretty litter for a couple months and it was aweful

[@sandraholen3483]

I agree! I have been using the Jackson Galaxy-approved Sustainability Yours for multiple cats (fine grain litter) for about 2 months when I brought home three rescue cats. It’s a bit pricey, but it’s worth the extra money as “you get what you pay for.” Low quality performance from a cat litter will definitely be telling with DUST and clumps that don’t hold together and break apart (and smell up the box & your home/means throwing out and buying new cat litter more often.) They have no problem with the litter at all. It’s virtually dust free, odorless, and clumps like a champ! I made sure to buy extra large litter boxes this time around so they have some extra room to walk and turn around…no lids on the boxes so they don’t feel trapped. One of my rescues is an aggressive litter box occupant, so if I get pieces too small for my scoop to pick up I use a mesh kitchen strainer I bought from the dollar store. I will never go back to clay litter!!!

[@jadedsanctuary7318]

@T R ive tried worlds best as well and it was awful. I havent noticed any mold, just remember to scoop daily and replace the litter on a regular basis

[@lindacarrasco7679]

I’ll give this litter a try! I recently been using cat’s pride max power clumping multi cat litter so far it really controls the smell but probably not best for cats in the long run after finding out today

[@fredgrave]

I use pine pellets from the Tractor Store. It is very inexpensive, is safe and easy to use

[@dianaspy6733]

I agree. I use scoop away and move on . I use a storage container with half the top cut out. I started with a plate size hole then made it bigger. I put a piece of rubbery drawer liner on the top. It’s held down with the handle. Then in front of the box I have a dollar store bumpy rug. It catches the litter really well and I don’t have to walk on it. It drops right in the rug. Easy to shake out as well. I think this cleans her feet off well.

[@jeffreydmclendon]

I have used the Sustainably Yours brand. There are 2 versions, but the finer grain (about the consistency of sand) is by far the best clumping litter I have ever used. Almost immediate solid clumps form that don’t break apart at all. It’s amazing. The courser version is just so-so. The problem I have with it is there is ZERO odor control. Like, none. I have kittens on a 100% raw diet and still the smell is not good. And I clean the box multiple times per day and all the other things Jess tells us to do haha. I’ve also used the grass seed litter but didn’t notice any dead bug issues (I bought Exqusicat brand). It wasn’t bad, and very good with odor control, but the clumping isn’t as good. The BEST thing I have found is to mix those two litters. I’d say maybe 70% grass seed litter and 30% of the Sustainably Yours. It is the best I have come across. Just for fun I bought some of the walnut litter you mention in this video and I’ll try the same mix with it. It, try mixing the 2. Really works for me. *I also echo that clay litter is not a good idea and incredibly bad for the environment. **And, please, please, please don’t flush your cat litter. Big time bad idea.

[@jesscaticles]

Ooooo thank you for the tips!! I haven't come across that brand of grass seed litter. So that isn't one of the brands I tried. I'll take a look into it though! There used to be a switchgrass and biochar litter that I loved but they don't make it anymore ):

[@jeffreydmclendon]

@@jesscaticles FYI I added a little more than 30% to the walnut litter but works good so far!

[@jesscaticles]

@@jeffreydmclendon Nice!! I'm glad to hear it (: So you are using all three now?

[@jeffreydmclendon]

@@jesscaticles oh - no! Haha. I’m not that much of a mad scientist lol. I’m using the walnut and Sustainably Yours right now just to try the walnut. But I’ll probably going forward use the grass seed one with the SY mixed in for better clumping. Man…I never thought I would have so many opinions about cat litter 🤣

[@jesscaticles]

@@jeffreydmclendon LOL I know right! Yea I've found sometimes the walnut clumps break apart when I sift. I did really like grass seed but I kept getting those dead bugs. I will have to try your concoction soon lol

[@samlipsit517]

I use Pine pellets from tractor supply and it is amazing ! 6-7 bucks for 40 lbs …grab a sifting little box. Will last you 2 months

[@Sunrose112]

is it alright to use pretty litter? I been using that for my cat sense he getting older, just curious of his health, also does anyone know if pretty litter works fine with a steel litter box? I still use a plastic box for now

[@markharrisllb]

I do use the wood pellets with baking soda and green tea leaves in it to take away the aroma without masking it. A decent size tea plant is £16 in the U.K. and lasts for eternity. I bought 5kg bag of baking for my 20 year old calico who passed in 2014, we carried on using for the 22 year old who passed in October and I’m still using it for the brothers I have now. I remove and faeces before passing it through a garden sieve daily. It doesn’t take more than 5 minutes to do all three of our boxes even with my disabilities.

[@b17174]

Hi Jess. Are you still using the walnut litter ?

[@Xyradis]

Thank you so much for this video, i actually picked up this walnut one today and was doubting if I made the right choice. So glad it seems to be one the ideal ones out there. I picked it because of all it's claims on the bag and because of the texture. I could feel through the bag that it felt kind of like clay litter but obviously not clay. So it I felt it would clump the best because of that. I hadn't considered the "food" ones like corn, and all the problems that could cause. Thank you so much for the information.

[@SteffanRhoads]

I use alfalfa and pine pellets I started with a kitten I rescued in my backyard with alfalfa alone but saw that others were using pine. So I started mixing. These are essentially the opposite of clumping as they both absorb urine but it takes a lot more to break down the alfalfa pellets but the pine falls apart quickly. So I like both and change biweekly. Big benefit is they are good to compost! BTW the pine pellets are even cheaper when you buy the ones sold for heating! Same pellets but less than $5 for 40#!

[@jesscaticles]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@lottat6003]

Changing biweekly? Wow! Why not daily?

[@SteffanRhoads]

@@lottat6003 I change them when most of the pine pellets have disintegrated and we do pick out the poops. The alfalfa pellets control the odor so we rarely smell anything and if we do we change it

[@katwilliams2950]

I respect that some GMO products are bad..... but GMO does not mean that it is inherently bad. The process of farming itself is basically GMO. All dogs are GMO. Selection of traits for a specific outcome or intervening on natural occurrences is genetic modifying. 😑

[@jesscaticles]

You're absolutely right!

[@marcs9775]

@@jesscaticles It's genetic "selection", not modifying. GMO is inserting or changing genetic sequence, selective breeding (whether animal or plant) uses existing genetic traits to mix and match. For example, you can't create a grain to be glyphosate resistant simply by selective pollination, it takes actual intervention by a human to physically change the DNA structure to something that doesn't occur naturally. All selective breeding utilizes existing *natural* DNA.

[@elizabethhall9334]

Yeeep! Genetically modifying edible plants to be more resilient in more climates can also decrease world hunger

[@lara-ce2kg]

Thank you for making that statement. I was getting ready to do the same.

[@nikkisigmon8090]

You know what she is referring to. Don't be daft. It's roundup ready crops that are particularly damaging.

[@dimpsthealien333]

LOL 😆 I take what CA says with a grain of salt. Our favorite kitty litter is the pine pellets. A nice clean smell, Torrey has no problem doing her business, and I think we will just live on the edge using it. I am making fun of my state, not you, Jess. I know I can't try walnut because my husband is deathly allergic.

[@spacecoastmom6050]

Literally everything in the state of California is known to cause cancer. I’d think pine is the best option.

[@dimpsthealien333]

@@spacecoastmom6050 😆 Ain't that the truth. It's laughable and annoying. I refuse to live in fear. Can't wait to escape. Have a great day 😀

[@rebeccaclee3462]

Pine pellets are far and away the absolute best. You do need a shaker box. With the 2 layer box the wet sawdust falls through to the bottom where it does not smell or give off dust. Shaking the top box allowsThe pellets stay in the top box. After scooping the solids and flushing or otherwise disposing of the sawdust you are done. Then just add a bit more pellets to the top box. They are clean recycled pine byproducts. 100%

[@LoveToday8]

I wish my cats were open to it. Mine hated it. I use world's best

[@jesscaticles]

I'm familiar with the 2 layer boxes and how to sift. In my experience as a cat sitter, I've found those boxes still got sludgy and sawdusty.

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

@@jesscaticles weird, we have 4 cats, one of which drinks and pees a LOT, and I've yet to have that issue.

[@chanelinspired]

This is so helpful, thank you!

[@misfit1395]

I'm a wood pellet fan using the sifting method. I'll never use anything else again. No smell just wood scent. Last alot longer and is affordable.

[@jesscaticles]

That's great!

[@lottat6003]

Just one problem; some wood pellets secrets a toxic gas that people and animals can die from!! 😵‍💫 It's true! Check it out. It should be stored in closed containers, so if it's open like that... well, I would do some research on it...!

[@misfit1395]

@@lottat6003 I do buy mine from a pet store specifically for cats. Would it still be unsafe?

[@thekindredcat5785]

I've been using Sustainably Yours for several years now, as my most senior cat has some muscle wasting and neurological issues, plus kidney disease and as a result of the dehydration, he experiences regular constipation...my point is that he often times is unstable when standing in the litter box and so he'll fall over into what he has just eliminated. I use this litter in his box only (he uses the box in his "safe" corner that I've set up in my bedroom). I selected this litter because it clumps better than any litter I've tried, and it doesn't get stuck on his butt, boy parts, or paws when he falls into the wet parts. I'm also concerned about aflatoxins...but I've found that he tracks other litters too much (which get under our bed covers, somehow!), and I don't want him ingesting anything worse than the corn/cassava. I'm open to trying the walnut litter with him. It's been YEARS since I last did it, and the odor control wasn't great for me, but could start changing it out more often to prevent the smell. The Sustainably Yours has great odor control, when I use it. I scoop BID and am careful to extract all of the clumps (and any small pieces that have broken off), and I don't notice an odor, as other people seem to be mentioning. Who knows. For the other cats, I use BoxieCat. I am just starting to learn about clay litters and what to avoid. Love this video - so helpful! I love knowing all of my options, and what to avoid for health. One of my cats has asthma, and I've been trying to figure out which litter to use, in case there's a sensitivity there. I am thinking I'll try the walnut again. Thank you!!

[@jesscaticles]

You're welcome!! I'm thinking about trying grass seed litter again. I'm just worried about the buggies. I did find grass seed litter to be less dusty and messy than walnut though.

[@timbarden2782]

@@jesscaticles I switched to grass seed litter a year ago and have never had bugs/insects. Specifically, I've been using Petco's SoPhresh Multi-Cat Ultra Clumping Fragrance Free Grass Seed Cat Litter and it really works better than any other clumping litter I've tried. Of course the downside to grass seed litter is it tracks worse than others - just have to make sure I sweep up more often. If you give this a try let me know what you think. And thank you for the great videos!

[@tasnim.]

Hi, how’s the clumping and odor control? I’ve seen so many reviews complaining that the clumping is sticky, odor control isn’t great and it’s dusty. I’d like to hear your thoughts!

[@moeburn]

The silica gel litters do not create dust. Silicosis/silica dust comes from glass grinding, lens making, that kind of thing. Dump an entire bag of silica gel based litter onto the floor, behold the absolute lack of dust being kicked up. The reason it sucks is that my cats won't use it. All I got were 4 paw prints and 0 waste.

[@starmessenger]

That's odd because I have used the Pretty Litter silica gel litter and had to turn on the fan because the dust cloud was the worst of all litter types that I have tried.

[@BeST_70]

I have used all the cat litters you mentioned. I'm currently using Sustainably Yours. It's ok. It tracks like crazy and does get stuck in Oliver's paws but it's the best at clumping and controlling odor. Other than buying bags of dirt, this is probably the best at the moment.

[@jesscaticles]

Thank you for sharing!

[@maryd9294]

Same here. Tracks like crazy is right.

[@hayankitty6134]

Thank you for this! Could you also make a video about dental health? I know you have some info on your website but I would LOVE a video :) ♥

[@jesscaticles]

Definitely! However, at the moment, I am still healing Jericho's teeth and gums. So I have yet to find products that yield good results. I just received 2 new products this week that I'm weaning him on. I will make a video as soon as I find the answer. Stay tuned!

[@ahigh6296]

I currently use sustainably yours or Almo Nature and sWheatscoop. I mix them together. the wheat is a far better odor reducer than the other. They all clump equally well in my opinion. They don't stick to the litterbox or cause a huge mess when scooping. However, like most litters, they do track. It's just part of having cats. We tried the walnut litter, but like the paper litter, and most darker litters, it stained the cat's paws. I've had several white or light colored kitties with lots of fur, so it was very noticeable. The staining, worried me a bit just as them ingesting it does. We have used the grass seed litter in the past, but my cats were quite large and "sank" in it. Being so lightweight, they were literally buried to their "ankles" in litter every time they went into the box. We didn't have the dead bug problem. Also due to it's weight, it didn't work well with the litter robot which we also use along with a regular litterbox option. And I generally scoop each time the box is used. The cats generally go to the "potty" when I do, so we're all in there together. For me, it's like flushing the toilet. I wouldn't walk out of the bathroom without flushing, so I don't leave a used box.

[@jesscaticles]

I'm glad you put it that way! We flush every time we go, so we should also scoop after each use. That's exactly what I do and clean out the box weekly. Thanks for your input!

[@andreacoones1587]

We use the swheat cat litter too and LOVE it! We have had up to 20 cats at one time (we foster) and the wheat cat little has been AMAZING. It does so we'll with the smell, easy to clean, I've really got nothing bad to say about it except that it is pretty duty. Due to having so many cats we have between 6 to 10 cat boxes out. I clean them out in the morning and at night I have to make sure I wear face mask while doing it otherwise that's a lot of dust to be breathing in everyday. Other than that though that litter has been fantastic.

[@jesscaticles]

@@andreacoones1587 That's great that you clean so regularly! A few clients of mine used it and did not clean regularly so the smell was extra!

[@smileahmed]

Hi guys, I need your help. I have a diabetic cat who pees in gallons 😫 It’s getting so hard for me to change his litter ever 2 days. Right now I’m using non clamping litter Plus it’s very expensive too.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻

[@starmessenger]

I feel for you! My son had a diabetic cat, and literally the entire room where the litter was, was destroyed. But his cat peed on carpet, furniture, and objects - not just the litter box. When my son moved, he had throw away everything in that room, tear up the carpet, and paint the cement floor with something (I cannot recall the name of the product) that eliminates pee smell and covers up the stains. .. If you are using non-clumping, then the pee stays in the box and stinks to high heaven. That's what I didn't like about Pretty Litter, which made removing the poop a breeze, but the urine sat in there. Clumping litter is heavy of course, but at least you can scoop up clumps of pee to remove them. I use Meijer grocery store brand, regular (not light) unscented, with baking soda. So far, that is my favorite.. but I'm going to try the walnut shells clumping next. Good luck with your kitty. I know it's difficult to parent a diabetic cat (and insanely expensive due to the costs of insulin injections!), but your cat is a lucky boy to have such a loving, caring parent. 😻

[@LyricSky1]

So which one should I get so confusing I have my cat for the first time and I thought I was allergic to the litter because it’s so dusty But here I am coughing and dying in the inside nonstop coughing

[@jesscaticles]

Unfortunately I'm still on the hunt for good litter. As mentioned in the video, I'm using walnut.

[@brie6889]

I recently became a cat owner and your videos are very helpful. Thank you! 😘

[@jesscaticles]

Aww congrats on your new fur baby!! Glad my videos are helpful 😻

[@Caxel108]

Cat spot is inviting a false advertisement lawsuit if they don't update their website and those who already bought the product under the false notion could already file a class action

[@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424]

Got pettex and it was horrific,my whole cat room was stinking

[@davidwayne9982]

YES AGREED--- but it's better than the ALTERNATIVE!!! :)

[@samantha8_4]

Great video! Very thorough and informative. I currently use the Purina Breeze System. I know it's terrible for the environment with the pads, but my longhair cat doesn't get the pellets stuck to his butt like some other litters and the pellets are clean after every use. It's getting rather expensive now that I've rescued another kitty, so your video has helped me decide where to go next on the quest for the best litter for my furbabies. Thank you!

[@boomerb4477]

You might try nesting the breeze box into another container below that provides more headroom room over the sliding tray. If you switch from the Breeze pellets to pine bedding pellets you can also eliminate the costly pads and save lots of money over the breeze pellets. The pine pellets do not require pads underneath since the pine pellets are extremely absorbent and turn to sawdust when dry. There are a few videos online discussing breeze box modification to pine pellets.

[@ihaveissuses]

@@boomerb4477I do exactly this (three different breeze boxes) but, the pad is still needed on the bottom bc the pine doesn’t really absorb pee. I love the lack of scraping to clean and it’s safe for the kitties. I hate how tough they are on their feets and it really isn’t an amazing odor control.

[@marianrinne6988]

I use the Sustainably Yours litter. I thinks it's fantastic and so do my kittens. Relatively dust free, great clumping and odor control. At times I have trouble finding it and I use The World's Greatest Cat Litter. This is also good but a definite second place. 😊

[@pizzarat3275]

I use Sustainably Yours but had to switch to mixing it with clay because one of my cats developed a condition that makes him pee a lot and it got too expensive. This cat pees enough for five cats and the clumps are huge. I have a Litter Robot and according to the app he goes an average of 10 times a day. Many of the other options are either just as expensive or result in waste smeared on the sides so I'm kind of stuck with clay.

[@josiecamilo7098]

I use Catspot coconut clumping litter. It's soft natural and odor is good but you have to clean daily. Swheat is also good. These are safe for cats to ingest.

[@yolandag8436]

I'm currently using okocat super soft clump litter. It has been great so fur but now I'm concern about what you said about wood dust 😔

[@lizzzarduh]

Me too

[@EastmanEditing]

I just got a cat this week (stray who adopted me) and I can't thank you enough for your reviews! I was naturally drawn to the walnut litter for some reason despite never owning a cat before. I used to cat sit in the past (most dog sat though) so I had a lot of experience with ALL types of interesting smells lol. I have already found the walnut to be better for scent control with urine than anything else I've seen. The poo of course still smells but I have been cleaning it immediately, so it hasn't had time to absorb much odor anyways. I think it's so important to move towards sustainable products and obviously non-toxic litters. The mold aspect is VERY concerning to me as well, especially since I live in a basement where climate/damp control is a bit tricky at times. Luckily I live in CO where it's drier in general, but basements can still be prone to mold if it's really hot or wet outside for an extended period of time. And either way, you may not get ALL the wetness out even if you scoop immediately after every use, so it seems risky. I had no idea about the mold issue, and had contemplated trying out the Jackson Galaxy one just to compare since I'm new to all this, but I will stick with walnut for now. (and the bugs in the grass varieties sealed the deal there as well lol. Along with my grass allergy, that seems like a hard no!)

[@thestraycattrio]

I use Odour Buster a Canadian brand and find it is really nice clay litter, the pee clump stay firms and comes out in 1 none sludgy clump. Thanks for the reviews.

[@jesscaticles]

You're welcome! There are resources in the description - studies on rats breathing in clay and silica dust which can be dangerous. So it is not only the sludge I am worried about with clay.

[@Dustandfuzz]

@@jesscaticles I always used clumping clay litter and none of my cats had health problems from it that I was aware of.

[@dominiquecruz7503]

I love grass seed litter. Has damn near NO dust. Kroger abound is the best deal for grass seed. I mix it with sustainably yours. I clean mime every time mkne poop and inbetween, so mold jsnt an issue. The clumping is out of this world. I also add zeolite to it to deal with smell. I've tried every litter snd by far grass seed is the best

[@Amina777]

I’ll definitely try this combo out. I also clean up poop and pee right away :) Thanks again for sharing!

[@jesscaticles]

I loved grass seed too! Just no the buggies.

[@dominiquecruz7503]

@@jesscaticles I've never found bugs in mine! Well actually....the stuff that I got from PetSmart looked like it had bugs...but it's actually darker burned pieces of grass seed. Abound is my fav

[@EllenSP]

I'll try that combo. Thanks for the tip. What is the ratio you use? 50/50?

[@mervynsfontillas1391]

I use worlds best cat litter and love it. Aflatoxin is a risk but very minimal. Im a pharmacist so my knowledge is limited to medicinal plant chemistry classes but aflatoxin is optimally produced at around 35C so if stored in a cool dry place and the litter gets replaced everymonth it should be oki. I order the 15lbs bag monthly and prefer picking up at the store to see that the bag is airtight and not loose.😊

[@sgc84]

We have been using Sustainably yours and LOVE it! I have not noticed any mold at all. Tracking is minimal but inevitable with cats. I use the fine grain Plus for multiple cats which helps better on odor control.

[@jesscaticles]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@jesscaticles]

@@samuelm.5752 That's my primary concern. I would love to try it but those starchy ingredients...

[@sgc84]

@@samuelm.5752 I have never had any mold. I scoop daily and change every 15 days.

[@sakuramoonas]

Same I scoop twice a day, more often if I’m home. I dump the litter every 15 days too and wash the box with soap. I was using walnut litter before, but I found it dusty. The clumping action on sustainably yours is a lot better then the walnut litter also. Since it clumps so fast I end up scooping a lot less litter and I don’t have to refill as often.

[@zyxw2000]

Lignetics Oak Wood Pellets in a sifting box. 40 lbs/$8. Switched 2 months ago after 52 years of litter.

[@Noname304y2u2]

I'm starting to notice most reviews on KZbin seem to be biased. The silica gel option sounded great to me but I don't want cancer dust in my house that's insane. Thanks for the great video!

[@jesscaticles]

You're very welcome!! Everyone has a different experience. But unfortunately, I feel people base that experience on what's easiest for them rather than what's best for the cat. If breathing in silica/clay/wood/etc causes issues in humans, the same is true for cats. Especially since they breathe in litter multiple times a day!

[@CMDRFandragon]

Our cats dont really seem to go in this pine pellet litter unless i put a little clay litter in it. IDK whether they just arent used to it yet, or cuz it smells like wood, they think its furniture and dont want to go on 'furniture". I do like the lack of dust and how easy it is to clean. Clay litter and this "pretty litter" stuff my mom got was horrid. "Pretty Litter" is a crystal litter and it was just a dusty ass mess. PITA to clean to, since it wasnt clumping, so pee just kinda sunk to the bottom of the box. So far, I really like pine litter, it has cut down on the smell substantially, except when the cats dump......since they cant bury it ....

[@littlebear853]

I'd love to see an updated video on litters

[@TorchySmurf]

What about the Walnut little do you like? Clumps well? Odor control? Dust safe?

[@khari8713]

I have used so many different litters for the past 30 years and the one I have been using for the last 4 years is grass seed clumping cat litter. I really like it compared to many of the other types. I have tried many but not all so I do still have some options if need be in the future. I have never had problems with bugs in the grass litter thankfully. I find that it is very good at clumping, very good odour control and very little dust. I use the Pet Valu Eco Grass brand in Canada.

[@redavis4381]

I had a plastic box and to your recommendation i gladly switched to a s.steel box but the clay litter was like cement glue! I switched to a corn litter my girl never been the same since!😢 I switched to walnut and I have crazy amount of brown dust all over and I need a mask to clean the box …..I’m at a lost for this 😢😢😢 I did grass too and it was all over the place very lite…, On a good note i switched to raw food and it’s a success

[@ociphress]

What do you think about the barely based like the Boxicat air I use.

[@johnbrandi4190]

Omg. What a outstanding and informative video. Thank you for putting in a tremendous amount of time in research.

[@reynaldomarcano6730]

Is the hemp cat litter smokable?

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

once

[@Macarxnx]

Does anyone know a cheaper alternative? I wanna do what's best for my cats but unfortunately 80 dollars in total for 2 litter boxes is too much

[@ociphress]

As a new cat mom within the last 2 years...i I switched to Boxicat Air once i realized my new 6 year old cat was breathing hard...i just thought wow...this is a lot of dust...how do people not realize all this dust is bad for breathing ...I like boxicat air a lot because there's virtually no dust. I hope this brand is also less disturbing to the cat's digestion.

[@JoseEllen1]

cool and honest vid.

[@Awberryy]

Those silica packets that say "DO NOT EAT" are actually non-toxic. Reasonable amounts of silica are completely safe to ingest. The reason they tell you not to eat them is because the silica in those packets is really good at removing moisture, and your body does not like it when you remove its moisture. Additionally, those packets can be a choking hazard for children and small animals. It's about as safe as eating some sand from a beach. It's not recommended, but it won't kill you.

[@IntersectionalResistance]

I want to use the walnut litter, but unfortunately walnuts are toxic to dogs, and I have a 16 year old Jack Russell Terrier doggo. If anyone want has info on this issue, I’d love to hear it!

[@IntersectionalResistance]

I recently starting using Exquisicat grass seed litter and I love it… but my cat is sneezing so I have to switch- I think she’s allergic 😢

[@inane103]

is there anything that wil not give cancer?

[@sweetpetcare5125]

I was wondering what website did you use that told you that they uses bean in the walnut litter?

[@jesscaticles]

No website, I emailed the company and asked (:

[@sweetpetcare5125]

@@jesscaticles thank you

[@jesscaticles]

@@sweetpetcare5125 You're welcome!

[@cridecar]

Are you still using this? My only worry is the tracking. I'm not sure if you have tried it but what can you say about CATIT Wood Clumping Cat Litter? There's almost no youtube videos on this but it boasts of superior odor control and "almost no tracking". I'm a new cat dad and unfortunately, I have an 8-5 job and unfortunately I leave my cat within this span of time. I have a small apartment and I'm really concerned about the smell. I purchased that CATIT hooded jumbo cat litterbox and I just am very confused to start on what litter to try: your recommendation or the wood clumping cat litter. Sorry for this long note. Thanks in advance

[@jesscaticles]

As mentioned in the video, breathing in wood dust can cause cancer. You may find the California 65 proposition warning on the box (hopefully they are honest about that). I am still using walnut, but I am thinking about trying another brand of grass seed litter. I'd also recommend using no hood. Cats like open spaces when they do their biz.

[@C1tyground5155]

Believe me sanicat kitty friend is the best,but trying to get hold of it is impossible

[@jessicaholting2362]

I use Sustainably Yours. It’s the best kitty litter I have ever used. Do I have to stop using it?

[@jesscaticles]

Have you noticed any mold when you clean the box? I would like to use it since Jackson galaxy endorses it. But mold was my concern.

[@tomismysuperman]

@@jesscaticles I haven’t noticed any. Granted I scoop it 2-3 times a day and clean the box weekly. My cat seems to really like it. Best clumping litter I’ve tried so far. I tried the walnut litter and my cat seemed to not like it and it kinda sucked at clumping -__-

[@jesscaticles]

@@tomismysuperman Ok great to know. Thank you so much!! I scoop and clean exactly as you do (: How is it on tracking? Do you use the smaller granules or the newer formula that has bigger-sized granules? I know all litter tracks, but I'm just curious to see how it compares to others. It seems sustainably yours is the closest to the cat's natural bathroom texture-wise. The walnut pieces hurt when I step on them so I can't imagine what it's like for Jericho!

[@tomismysuperman]

@@jesscaticles I use the smaller granules. I am curious how the larger ones do. The only complaint I would have is tracking, but I guess it’s normal with any litter I’ve tried. I think the tracking is normal. I wonder if the bigger granules would track less..you’ll have to let me know if you try the bigger granules.

[@jesscaticles]

@@tomismysuperman Yea for sure! Tracking is inevitable, unfortunately. I may have to request some samples from SY. Thank you for offering your experience!

[@kayreb]

Have tried using wood pellets (like horse bedding) because it doesn't smell, is minimally dusty, and is so cheap (~$6 for 40lbs)...unfortunately our cat wasn't impressed by it and has decided to pee on the beds instead. Prolly going back to the corn one since I hate clay litter with a passion (although I will begrudgingly go back to the cat attract brand if she refuses to use the corn one). As much as the walnut shell litter sounds nice...I live with someone who is deathly allergic to both nuts and legumes, and I'm trying not to kill them...

[@sugarlien]

We like none-clumping Feline Pine, works well, probably will go with clumping when he is 1 yr old.

[@alisonarmstrong8421]

Felix and I like World's Best made of dried corn; unscented, clumping, no dust, no smell. Felix lets me know when he has left a deposit and insists that I clean it right away. Easy to deal with. No clay. No scent. No waste.

[@jesscaticles]

As noted in the video, corn has a risk of growing aflatoxin mold which can be deadly. But very good that you clean right away (:

[@mcop1]

Anyone else have the litter/ waste mixture get stuck in your litter scooper? Pick up a "Scooper Cleaner"... It's a must-have for cat owners!

[@sensusdivinitas827]

We were leaning very heavy towards pine pellets but I think you have swayed me to walnut shell litter.

[@2rific_2]

Naturally Fresh is the brand name. The walnut shell actually absorbs the odor really well. I used to sell it and I used to buy it, but it got too expensive. A bag lasts three times longer than other litters of comparable size. It is affordable if you only have one or 2 cats. It is also biodegradable which is nice for the environment. You can get it as loose litter that clumps, or as a pellet. The pellet is also safe for small animals to use, such as rabbits and guinea pigs.

[@peteous]

Hi. Thanks for that useful information. However, I saw videos that say (walnut one) it is very VERY dusty, and paws of their cats gets brown and of course they will lick them throughout the day, so what do you think?, I'm very worried about that matter and it's very sad because it seems there's no safe way to give them all what they need. Hope you can answer 🙏

[@johnbentley3433]

My cat gos on a dog pee pad no litter no tracking I took 2 restaurant stainless steel heat trays cut the bottom out of one covered the shape edges with epoxy cut 24 x24 pee pad in half place one half in bottom then put open bottom on to lock in place for scratching change 2 times a day use one pad a day always clean best ever to convert put litter on it and slowly use less and less till using only pee pad

[@debbityr5815]

I'm currently using Naturally Fresh walnut shell litter and have been very happy with it. Not dusty and cats are no longer sneezing as they were with clay litter.

[@jesscaticles]

That's great to hear! Sometimes mine gets dusty near the bottom. But I'm still using the same walnut brand you mention.

[@debbityr5815]

@@jesscaticles We know the health risks of silica dust from clay litters, but I doubt there is any research on dust from other natural litters such as the walnut we're using. If it's just a household issue, I don't care. Health risks would be another story. So far, I'd say I'm much happier with it than clay litter.

[@badoodles08]

Pine pellets are the best cat litter! And use Breeze litter box with puppy pads in between to collect the urine.Check put Victoria gardens video on it.

[@aiai-j7i]

I use Feline Pine and I love that it doesn't smell and that it does not get stuck to the litter box. I only put a one inch layer in the top- entry litter box, scoop solid waste every time she goes and change out the entire litter and clean the box every 5 days--this takes 3 minutes as opposed to having to dig gooey clumps out every day... I have tried so many clumping varieties because she cannot cover up her stuff as the pine pellets are too large for her paws. She scratches the side of the box and my walls instead which I think frustrates her. I absolutely have hated every clumping litter because it turns into glue that gets stuck against the litter box and I find it tracks everywhere, I find grains even in my bed, so that grosses me out.

[@prescillastoyanova]

I’ve read that the silica gel is actually save to ingest and the reason they put in the small packs do not eat is because the packs are a chocking hazard. 😮

[@Yellowbanana2024]

Thank you for the video. I've used clay litter back in the day. Then clumping clay ever since. Now I have more cats so I was looking for something to last longer and a good price per pound. Because of recommendations in comments on YT, I just bought pine pellets from a feed store. Now after watching this video I see this isn't healthy for the cats or me . Maybe I'll go forage walnuts and make my own, just kidding. Thank you for sharing your research on cat litters.

[@ericharris6906]

Crystal litter is made of amorphous silica which is safe and is NOT the same as what’s in the packets. Cooked sweet potatoes have California prop warnings btw and doesn’t necessarily correlate to health risk. I recommend looking into it more.

[@jesscaticles]

There are studies that prove breathing in clay dust and silica is not safe. I've included those studies in the description.

[@jc.1191]

I think the California warning in this instance is possibly valid. If pine sap is present in the wood pellets, it is pretty toxic. It's what solder flux is made out of. Don't burn pine wood!

[@Megandcas]

Hello, I had a few questions about the walnut litter if you have the time- 1. Do you still use it, and how long have you been using it for? 2. How often do you replace all the litter (if you ever do a full litter dump after days or weeks of continuous daily scooping) ? 3. Does it clump okay and do okay at odor control? 4. Have you ever experienced the walnut shell litter molding? 5. How is the dust compared to others? I've been using cheap clay litter for years since I was a kid and I decided to make the switch to walnut litter. Im on a budget so I needed to keep a clay alternative cheap. I was originally thinking of doing corn cob litter but I felt too paranoid of the fact that it can produce mold. I thought walnut litter would hopefully be the better option but since I have never used anything other than clay, I am not sure if it requires any special up keep. I have two open litter boxes in open rooms and scoop daily. I wasn't sure if there were instances where you do a full litter dump (maybe every week or two) to keep the litter fresh and mold free. Any advice would be great. I have the naturally Fresh brand multi-cat litter coming and am very interested in any tips for switching to this litter. I see some negative reviews mostly about it being super super dusty or just not working good as clay. I also see tons of good reviews.Like you said, no litter is perfect but I want to provide the best I can for my pets. I would love to hear from someone who has tried many litters. I appreciate it, thank you.

[@harperlg2017]

I’ve tried the walnut. Not great at clumping and smells pretty bad (I scoop twice a day). I use corn and completely dump, clean out once a quarter (I have multiple boxes and multiple cats). PROBABLY should be cleaned/dumped monthly.

[@jesscaticles]

I'm going to paste your questions along with my responses below (: 1. Do you still use it, and how long have you been using it for? Yes, I've used it since jan 2021 I believe. I've been debating switching back to grass seed litter but I'm seeing reviews for other brands that say they find bugs. So for now. I don't think switching to new litter is worth it. 2. How often do you replace all the litter (if you ever do a full litter dump after days or weeks of continuous daily scooping) ? I scoop after my cat goes and dump and clean once weekly. My litter cleaning routine is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3OugXVnm5V_eJo&t 3. Does it clump okay and do okay at odor control? Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't clump. Sometimes the clumps fall apart unfortunately. That's why I dump and clean weekly. Odor control is fine for me because I scoop so frequently, and Jericho eats a healthy fresh food diet. His poops don't smell 😸 4. Have you ever experienced the walnut shell litter molding? Nope! 5. How is the dust compared to others? It's definitely less dusty compared to clay. But again all litters are dusty so there is still some dust. As for switching litter, there are instructions on the bag. You would use the current litter to gradually introduce the new litter.

[@jya811]

I use sustainably yours large grains and it seems to be working fine. i have an automatic litter box (petkit pura x and max). i'm wondering about the mold you mentioned. doesn't mold only grow if there's water over a long period of time? i do sometimes see little clumps that have broken off, but they're always dry as the moisture evaporates. would love to hear more about this!

[@kelvinrittchen]

Crushed Tofu Cat Litter is the best 😎😎 light weight, clump seal odour + flushable (for toilets in SE Asia. Not USA)

[@Akerfeldtfan]

My local shelter swears by the wood pellets that you in a pellet furnace. They are very easy to come by in my area and dirt cheap. I know you're thrown off by the P65 warning, but I see that thing everywhere and I'd personally check how manufacturers respond to the warnings of carcinogenic content.

[@jesscaticles]

But are the wood pellets designed for furnaces safe for cats? Just curious because that is not their intended use. I'm guessing the pellets do not clump either? I have seen this warning everywhere too. It's on the CBD that I take, and I still take it. But I'm still iffy about the litter.

[@misscleo378]

I use Cozy ‘n Fresh for my rabbits and cats. It’s a kiln-dried pine pellet specifically for animals. It has an a odor but it is far less offensive than the paper pellets I’ve used in the past. As far as I know, the pellets used for wood burning stoves are not kiln dried and can cause respiratory issues. Shelters use it because it’s readily available and inexpensive. You should also keep in mind that some cats are declawed (my cat was when I adopted her), which makes them extra sensitive to smaller granular litter. Comfort is a big factor when choosing a litter.

[@jesscaticles]

@@misscleo378 Thank you for your experience! Is it clumping or non clumping?

[@DieselTrucker2018]

Right! CaliFunkYa ( I have another word that should be inserted) puts it on EVERYTHING!! Stuff that don't make sense at all.

[@jesscaticles]

@@DieselTrucker2018 I have seen the warning on everything too. But there are actually studies with people breathing in wood dust and causing harm. Cats use the box multiple times a day and sniff real close so I don't want to risk it.

[@harperlg2017]

Thank you for the info on grass seed litter. Thought about trying it, but not now. 🤢 Cat litter is such a personal choice! I’ve tried almost as many ….settled on corn because you can flush it, it doesn’t smell, and clumps pretty well. I do add a little bit of clay to 2 of the boxes (I have multiple cat boxes, and multiple cats), and they seem to be the most popular (no I don’t flush those boxes when I scoop). I think you just have to decide what works for your cat(s) and you. Personally, I can’t STAND the clay, but for most it’s what’s affordable.

[@jesscaticles]

I'd argue that you also need to consider what is safe to breathe in, and clay is not. Just remember, your cat is digging and sniffing in the box multiple times a day, every day.

[@VaNessa-mm4vr]

If you want to try grass litter you still should. Sometimes there are bad batches. I wouldn't throw the idea in the trash because one person had a bad experience. I'm going to be switching to smart cat grass litter. I've heard and seen great things about the litter. I'd say still give it a try!

[@runeurdum]

I want to change from clay litter to grass litter, does anyone know if Frisco grass litter is a good choice

[@veronikahritzova9460]

So what are your thoughts on teaching cats to use the human toilet since all the litter is not perfect? Me and my partner are finally going to get a cat next year and we want to be best kitty parents as possible

[@tnijoo5109]

I just got a kitten and am wondering the same thing.

[@veronikahritzova9460]

@@tnijoo5109 I mean I would let my kitten use litter until they are bigger because for small cats it's harder to balance on the toilet from what I've seen at least

[@jesscaticles]

Jackson galaxy has a good opinion on this. Basically, cats are already doing us a favor by using the litter box. So making them use the toilet is going too far. For example, outside they'd be spraying and urinating everywhere to mark their territory. Another reason I wouldn't suggest it is that you'd have to make sure the bathroom is available for your cat 24/7. And there's no way to know if the amount/frequency of urine is normal. Cats won't tell us when something is off so using their bathroom habits is a huge help.

[@dectwentythird]

I have read a few articles about this too and generally it’s not a good idea. Besides Jess’s reasoning, your sewage system is mostly designed to treat the viruses and organisms found in human’s fece but not cat fece. Cat carries different organism in their fece than human. The water that contains your cat waste generally is cleaned and reused or is treated and pushed to the ocean. Thus, by letting your cat using the toilet, you risk poisoning your water supply as well as marine’s life.

[@greekmike3040]

That goes against cats nature; it's like me asking how do you feel about training humans to use a litter box instead of a toilet. A cat also doesn't know how to flush a toilet. It's really not the best idea.

[@tennesseegirl5539]

Jericho is so beautiful to look at while listening