RECYCLED PAPER LITTER REVIEW | SVEN AND ROBBIE

[@paradoxical_taco]

I think a problem a lot of people have with using paper litter is that clumping clay litter has become the standard over non-clumping clay litter. When I got my first cat, there was no clumping litter. I can’t understand why the directions on these litters are to treat it like clumping litter & remove peed-on litter, except that many cat owners only ever used clumping and expect that. My experience with paper litter is that it controls odors well, so I see no need to scoop out litter that has only been peed on. This is especially true because paper is 3x’s more absorbent than clay litter, so removing litter that doesn’t smell and can still absorb urine is wasting the litter (and thus your money). I came to this video because I’ve been using Okocat litter but am looking for a more economical brand. When I first used the Okocat litter, I only used it in one box, because I wasn’t sure my cats would take to a litter that was different from all others I’d tried at that point. For a while, I thought none of my cats were using it. No one was pooping in it. It may have been that only one of my 8 cats was using it, but it was one of my bigger male cats (who refuses to this day, unfortunately, to poop in a litter box because he associates doing so with the pain from IBD before he was diagnosed & successfully treated. I did eventually see him use the box with the Okocat paper litter). But at least one of my cats was very deliberate in peeing in one box and pooping in another, so multiple cats could have been using it. I think it sat there for 3 months, and I never smelled a thing. I kept checking it by stirring it with a litter scoop, trying to figure out if it was being used. Eventually, I just realized that the litter was heavier than it had been, and that’s how I realized it was being used & I changed it for sanitary reasons, but it never smelled at all. I’d suggest using this exactly as you would have used non-clumping clay litter: scoop out solid waste & change it out completely before it starts to smell. Since unlike clay, paper litter is super absorbent & odor isn’t an issue, I’d think a monthly change of the litter is fine if it doesn’t smell before then. But this is economical enough that you could change it out weekly as I used to have to do with clay litter - it depends on how many cats & boxes you have. Aside from being better for the environment on its own, I’m no longer disposing of bags of clumped litter from a litter genie.

[@poppitik]

Thanks for this video - it was super helpful to me. My cat just had surgery and I’m having a really hard time telling where he Peed in the litter. I was starting to panic thinking that he wasn’t urinating at all, but after watching your video, and talking with my vet, I feel a bit better and think that I might just be having a hard time finding his pee!

[@ItachiUchiha-gf5ls]

Omg my cat too his had on his bladder

[@lindsaykeller2337]

same! I was literally sticking my hand in the box feeling each pellet. Some seemed kind of wet, but even then I wasn’t sure. This review definitely gives me peace of mind. My poor baby had an umbilical hernia fixed and had complications with the surgery, so the concern of him not urinating really had me panicking.

[@skidrow-black]

I simply shake the litter to separate the wet from dry. It's really good when it come down to odour control.

[@kellyfitzpatrick6805]

Thanks so much for this video. We had to start using this litter after my cat had stitches in her private area and regular litter was sticking too much to her. She just had her stitches out and I'm trying to decide whether or not to keep using this litter. We had no idea how to scoop it when we first got it. So this video was kind of a sanity check to make sure we weren't missing something. I really like the idea that it doesn't track all over the house nor does it stick to My cat's private area as she has really long fur and is a bit overweight and has difficulty cleaning until can help her lose the weight. Thanks so much for the video!

[@ereagan4]

Thanks for this review. It was really helpful. I just had my baby spayed, and switched to paper litter to keep her wound clean. I could not for the life of me figure out how to tell which was the soiled litter when she peed. I’ll follow your advice to remove the poop, add and mix fresh litter, and the change the whole thing out each week.

[@lauraramosdelgado]

I have also been on a newspaper litter journey for a week now. I have two tortoiseshell rescued cats who only use newspapers and this litter gave me a chance to transition them to a more scoopable litter. I have not hate it so far. I also bought the shredded paper one and that was is a big no no for us. The pellets are more owner-friendly and do a great job in odor control. Thank you for sharing your review. P.S.: True! Is really hard to spot the urine. I think I'm getting more accustomed each day that passes.

[@SvenandRobbie]

It’s definitely interesting litter, but I have to say I still prefer my pine.

[@lauraramosdelgado]

@@SvenandRobbie Mine are not using the pine. Its been sitting on their room for a week un-used. Any suggestions?

[@eytsao]

Hi, thanks for sharing! I have been using the paper litter for a few years. I like it for all the reasons you have mentioned. They recommended to fill with 3 to 4 inches, but I actually only fill a thin layer enough to cover the bottom of the litter box. It is easy to spot and scoop the used part. BUT... I am in transition to the pine litter for various reasons. I also watched your video about the pine litter. Thank you again for that!!!

[@alyahamzah1952]

Ive tried so many cat litters. I finally settled for fusie cat clumping paper litter bcoz it is safe for my asthmatic cat and safe for the environment. I really like it bcoz it is absorbent and easy to clean. It changes colour from white to blue whn it is contact w urine so this is very good for a neat freaks. It can be added to a compose bin or flushed. I often try new litter but I always go bck to fusie cat paper litter.

[@nergissubas762]

Do you have a link where to buy it?

[@ItsaCatsLife]

As cats will cover the soiled area with dry pellets after they pee, simply shake the tray back and forth, the unsoiled pellets will separate from the wet pellets making it easier to scoop only the wet litter. But obviously not immediately after the cat pees, the pellets need time to absorb and swell. At the end of the day I still prefer the wood pellets, even though they can lead to 'wood dust' tracking around the litter box, but my three trays are in the enclosed patio (aka: Catio).

[@znmmnz]

Very thorough review! I have been using paper litter for a week now and I definitely don’t like it. It’s hard to tell what to scoop out. Also, my cat keeps taking the pellets out via her paws or teeth. So it ends up being messy still. Uhh I really am tired of clay litter!!!

[@bellamaria8719]

why are you tired of clay litter

[@maggieou1080]

Try pine pellet litter! It’s much better than any other litter and way cheaper (about $7 for 40lb bag at tracker supply store or hardware store) There are a lot of ppl demo how it works on KZbin!

[@ferlazari]

Very nice review, all my questions answered thank youuu ❤

[@cheripeterson3601]

Thank you for such an informative video. Great job!

[@Illumenoir]

Thank you! Just bought this litter.

[@pinkcashmere573]

Thanks for the video. I’m trying out paper litter since my cat had surgery on his paw. I was very frustrated with not knowing what to scoop so this video is really helpful. I like the fact that it is eco-friendly and it doesn’t track a lot of dust but to be honest once my cats paw is all healed I would go back to Clay clumping litter

[@mimiz7937]

You should read up on clay litter vs soft wood litter. After I did, I will never go back to clay. It's not healthy for cats, or people to be breathing in when doing litter box cleaning. I'm glad there is natural litter out there now.

[@annsaeli7583]

I doubt that this is hugely better ecologically than horse bedding because of how much processing is needed. Would it work with the three level litter box? The horse bedding disintegrates and you can just shake it through to the pan.

[@SvenandRobbie]

No. Nothing shakes out. Everything is scooped and since it’s not clumping scooping is a guessing game with the urine 😅

[@sosxii]

Thank you! I am fostering kittens and their previous foster gave me the rest of this litter because they were using it with them and I literally couldn’t figure out how to use this. I felt like I was scooping half of it up daily. It was bizzare. But your suggestion makes sense (even tho I think it would be gross to keep urine soaked paper for a week before fully dumping it out). I find it hard to scoop poop too because I end up tossing a lot of pellets away. I’m wondering if I should just put on a glove and hand pick the poop out lol. I am not a fan of this litter. But I’ll just use it for the fosters

[@alanbreslin6814]

I've been testing out different litters with my kitten. I've tried the Breeder Cellect Paper litter this week, and I only used half the bag and had to go get other litter. It was too hard to work with. It's difficult to scoop up the soaked pieces and it's so light, it scattered everywhere. I tried the wood pellets and they were okay but you go through it so quick once it changes to saw dust. I've started using 'Worlds best cat litter' today and it's clumping perfectly but it's a little light and getting scattered. The search continues..

[@AerynGunn]

Be very careful with corn or walnut litters. They can grow a deadly mold if it gets moist. Do some searches and you will see that cats have died from that litter.

[@alanbreslin6814]

@@AerynGunn Thank you. I'll stay clear. I've settled on wood pellets for now, I got a tray the tray to suit. It turns to dust so quick tho.

[@wadewen1008]

Really helpful video. Thanks! I just adopted a male stray around my neighborhood and he was just neutered.I swtiched to this kind of paper pellet litter to avoid dusts get trapped in his wound for about a week (vet suggested to use shredded newspapers as litter but like where am i supposed to find that many newspapers... do ppl still read physical newspapers nowadays? lol). I saw him peeing in the litterbox multiple times and I can't tell where's the pee area at all...I was really confused.

[@NoMoreTears64]

This was helpful to watch. I have two, 13 year old orange tabby cats. They have used pine pellets for over 10 years and I think there is no better way. However, one of my boys has developed a significant allergy to SOMETHING and is broken out in his groin areas and all four legs. He chews himself CONSTANTLY until he is raw. I have had 3 Vets tell me he is allergic to something and we are trialing every single diet with no luck. It occurred to me that he might have developed an allergy to the pine pellets. We began to trial paper litter yesterday. I'm praying we find the answer SOON!

[@SvenandRobbie]

Best of luck! Corn is a great alternative and is one of the better litters I’ve tried (just in case you end up hating the newspaper). 😀

[@nyrimu]

Hey how'd it go???

[@bettyboop1524]

I was using the Garfield litter and my cat was pulling out his fur. I sat around wondering what it was and then thought maybe the cassava & corn in the Garfield, sure enough I changed out to pine crumbles from PetSmart (softer for paws than the pellets) and he is doing much better.

[@bettyboop1524]

My newly adopted 10 yr old cat is having issues pulling out his fur and eating it. My Vet has checked him out and told me to watch to see if he stops this behavior. He uses the Garfield litter which is very fine like sand. He took to it quickly from the non clump clay litter I got from the shelter. I started to wonder if the litter was the cause. I'm transitioning him to Equisicat Pine Crumbles. I tried the cold turkey method and it was a fail,. He has two boxes - the one has Fuler's Earth in it that he likes even though it's pretty dusty. I mixed some of the Garfield litter with the pine crumbles and added Dr Elsey's litter attractant. He is slowly using the new stuff. It is very soft, tracks a little and he does seem to be scratching/pulling his fur out on belly and legs. I do like the crumbles.

[@lemonEd001]

I think I'll buy this one. My cat is a heavy digger and clay sticks to her paws (reason why I never bought the clumping, scented and the crystal ones like pretty litter) I fear if I buy the wood ones the sawdust will also stick to her paws and she will end up eating it. She also sniffs so hard at the litter and since it's dusty I need to change it asap.

[@littlelyndseylou]

I recently had to switch from Really Great Cat Litter, which I loved, because I have a new house rabbit who was eating the cat litter, and there's really no way to keep him away from the box while still allowing the cats to get to it. 😐 I opted for paper as the safest option, and safety comes first, but it's definitely less user-friendly. It's been a learning curve.

[@lordbogdanoff5002]

So can we like mix it up and not scoop it after the cat pees

[@nickolasgyrlevich4767]

Thank you really helped me make up my mind!

[@vanesaroman8521]

How do you scoop the poop w/o wasting litter. I use the regular litter scooper but because the paper litter, so it doesn’t fall between the holes

[@adminadmin1961]

Very good. I have the same feeling

[@carol_n_ocny]

What’s the best scoop for paper litter?

[@bethyoung978]

Am trying Exquisicat paper pellets this week. If it doesn't smell Its a keeper. I hate pellets that disentigrate. Paper pellets r known to absorb and dry out quickly. Will see.

[@lucybauer3811]

How was it? I'm trying to switch from pine because I also hate that they disintegrate, makes upkeep a nightmare. Does Exquisicat also absorb and stay whole like the one in this video?

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

How does it feel on your Cats paws

[@pinkmaggitttt]

Would you recommend pine pellets more?

[@SvenandRobbie]

I definitely like it more!

[@lathafalls7675]

I could never get my cat use to pine pellets

[@holipinieo1]

Be careful with pine pellets, they contain carbon monoxide and sawdust is a carcinogen.

[@maggieou1080]

@@lathafalls7675 you have to mix it with their old kind of litter little by little to transition. My cats won’t use pine pellet at first either. I mixed it with their clay litter very gradually and slowly increase the ratio. Yes, it is messy to scoop the half clumped clay litter with half loose sawdust from the pellet… it took my cats a couple weeks to adjust but now they’re okay with just pine litter so I phased out the clay litter.

[@Red_Ryan_Red]

So I got one like this just because it makes less mess when my cat jumps out of the box… but it’s more difficult to clean and the smells seem worse.

[@jungleviper]

Does it get mushy or break down when wet

[@SvenandRobbie]

It never got to that point for me.

[@VoiceofJD]

No it doesn’t get mushy and I just use a thinner layer like two inches, scoop out poo and mix it around for the pee.. but I change it like every three days.. just goes to my organic bin.. I live in Sydney Australia and mine is a 9 week old kitten 😊

[@joselynpalmas2414]

i just bought this and i’m i’m having the same problem, I can’t tell where my cat peed

[@nikkibeacth]

Very good video

[@HeidiWilliams-eo8co]

Maybe put less in the pan and shake the box to separate the wet litter

[@lowbatt777]

Do u prefer pine or paper?

[@BridgetR72]

This would drive me crazy!!

[@herbgwuapo118]

would this litter be good for a kitten?

[@SvenandRobbie]

Kittens are pretty adaptable but I would worry that these are too big for them to kick around.

[@sjneow]

Well I guess it is natural compared to clay or crystal.

[@rustyholt6619]

i wonder if a uv light would help see pee

[@bensimpson9175]

You did a great job of trying to explain the awkwardness of this litter for cleaning up after kitties' urination. Im NOT a fan of this stuff. The dealbreaker was having to gently sift around in the box trying to find not darker litter (gave up) but HEAVIER litter, which would indicate it was urine soiled. Not a perfect process since you can't avoid inadvertantly mixing it with clean...ugh.

[@JealousyJaneSheilaFerguson]

Can we get an abridged version? Or a write up?

[@trisharice5931]

I tried this liter and it clogged the holes up in my 3 tier sifting litter pan I could smell urine use that I've never smelled with the pine pellets. This liter us crap stick with the pine pellets especially if you have more than one cat and want your guests to know you have none

[@tabithadavenport3276]

Bought paper pellets and the urine smell is still extremely stronh

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

Have you tried Yesterday s news? Another Newspaper litter. It's Ok

[@bettyboop1524]

I believe it is no longer made.

[@pamhunter5171]

Have you found a replacement for yesterday's news?

[@carmellelapointe7583]

Great video!! Back to clay for me. I've tried so many different types of litter. Never had any problems with natural clay litter, been using it for many many years!!😉

[@bf309]

Curious of kitchen

[@SvenandRobbie]

It’s sad. LOL. I’ll be posting a vlog soon.

[@jweitzenheimer]

You dont scoop it right? You scoop the poop and you just dump it all after one week

[@jimacheson4933]

Thanks for the review. I think I'll pass on the paper litter.

[@lathafalls7675]

They have paper clumping litter

[@alexanderhawk2659]

With clay you can remove only dirty portions and leave out the rest, with this one you got to shovel whole lot because it doesnt clump and urine spreads. How much eco friend is this really when you use more product for the sdame purpose?

[@jorgenegrete8966]

Las cosas hay que decirlas como son, sin romantizar el producto, para mi NO SIRVE, NO FUNCIONA, NO HAY CONTROL DE OLOR, cambie de la arena de esa misma marca a esta de papel y mi casa huele a puro desecho de gato, ni como limpiarla y ésta chica lo dijo claremente en su video, tienes que tirar toda, haya tiras de papel limpias o sucias, me molesta mucho entrar a mi casa y que huela a popó y pipí de gato, la compre porque me dijeron que era mejor que la arena y estoy totalmente arrepentido, aparte de que me costó el doble, es mucho mas cara, en verdad en cuánto se acabe regresaré a la arena NO GASTEN SU DINERO Y HAGAN CORAJES, aparte ninguna pala sirve para sacar bien la popó, compré la especial para esas tiras de papel y no funcionó para nada. Muy mal producto, si te cuesta el doble debe ser el doble de eficiente y no es así.

[@nightshadesalad]

I watched this review because I thought I was using the litter incorrectly. Nope. It just sucks. It doesnt mask odor at all. It's really hard to sift because the pellets are so long, even with a quick sifter. I also had a hard time telling the wet pellets from the dry ones based on color and girth. The litter will start to stink to high heaven well before the pellets absorb enough urine to be get noticeably bigger than the dry ones. I switched back to Okocat wood mini pelllets. Those are infinitely better. They clump, naturally mask odor, and are much easier to sift.

[@iiichigoo]

Tempting, i need to find something Waffle use and not stick stuff to her butt fur..

[@SvenandRobbie]

Litter sticks to her butt fluff?

[@mikasauchiha6785]

Sick of clay litter sand. Itcan't be flash amd burried on soil since it's not biogradable.I want something useful ,environmental and cheap too. All my savings went to my cat's litter. I can't handle multiple cats. Or else, I better find anotjer source of income.😞

[@mjackson9067]

Eco friendly but you were using a plastic bag. How do you compost it?

[@connied9656]

I hate clay. All over the house, dusty. Stinky, what's not to like about paper littet

[@mimiz7937]

Ha! No thanks.