[64Lynnie]

I use to use Fresh Step about a year ago and had for quite awhile then they changed their formula and I didn't like it as well. It seemed to get muddy in the main pee corner really fast even though I scooped 2-3 times a day. That was when I just had 1 cat. Now I have 3. I almost always scoop 3times a day if not at least 2 and have 2 litter boxes. I now use Tidy Cats 24/7 for Multiple cats. I only do a complete change every other month. Otherwise I just add to it. I live in a small one bedroom apartment and I get told all the time by people that they cant believe I have cats.

 

[marie73]

I also switched from Fresh Step to Tidy Cats 24/7 and I'm very happy with it. The last repairman thought I had a kid, not cats, so the smell isn't an issue. Unless he thought the kid needed a diaper change.....

 

[MowMow]

Unless he thought the kid needed a diaper change.....

OR... he thought maybe you needed one? :jump:lol::wiggle:kittyball

 

[marie73]

Depends...

 

[deanna79]

I just bought Tidy Cat light 24/7 and it smells heavily perfumed, is this how it's supposed to smell. The smell is even stronger than fresh step. Does it unscented?

 

[marie73]

Tidy Cat does come in unscented.

I haven't tried the "light" Tidy Cat, though (if you're talking about the new Lightweight). I haven't read many good reviews about that one.

 

[Marcia]

I tried the light weight (hubby bought it by mistake - when will I learn not to send him to the store?) and I thought it was not worth the double cost plus it was too odorous for me too.

 

[Mandy and Ellie]

I have been having the same problem with Tidy Cats lately! Something has changed with their formula/brand...within the last 3 or so months it has stopped clumping well.
I am looking to try the arm and hammer next time the boxes need dumped and refilled

Yes, I'm glad I'm not the only one! That Glade one was AWFUL. No clumping, horrible odor... just bad all around. I read a ton of reviews online with similar experiences of sudden changes in formula. Luckily, I bought a Tidy Cats 24/7 this past time at Target and it has worked WONDERFULLY. Not sure if I caught it before the formula change (maybe old stock at the store) or what... but my apartment is back to smelling GREAT! :thumb Absolutely no cat odors and clumping is fantastic! After this one, I'll probably go back to Tidy Cats Small Spaces because I've had great luck with that one in the past...

I just bought Tidy Cat light 24/7 and it smells heavily perfumed, is this how it's supposed to smell. The smell is even stronger than fresh step. Does it unscented?

The 24/7 does have a fairly perfume-y smell, although not as strong as Small Spaces. That is how it comes. Not sure if that specific type comes in unscented, but I know Tidy Cats does offer unscented varieites...


But so far, still loving the 24/7... my apartment doesn't smell like cats at all, even right by the boxes!

 

[Mandy and Ellie]

Unless he thought the kid needed a diaper change.....

LMAO!! I just cracked up... absolutely classic :lol:

 

[Floridagal]

Been using Scoop Away Multi Cat for years with great success.

 

[dragoness]

I too am in search of a good litter.

Currently, I am using Tidy Cat Pure Nature (it's a blend of corn cob, pine, and cedar). It smells okay, but is quite dusty.

As long as you scoop regularly, the clumps stay pretty hard, but if you forget, or get too busy for a day or two, they seem to break down when scooping, and just kind of fall apart.

I don't have any problem with odor control with it - it works VERY well for that.

Downside is the tracking.....

I'm not 100% satisfied with it. (still looking for better options)

 

[littlecatblue]

I used to really like the Tidy Cat Small Spaces formula. The litter boxes were in the laundry room next to my kitchen, and that one seemed to trap the smell the best with daily scooping. No other Tidy Cat was as effective.

I have since switched to the Tidy Cat Lightweight. It is very perfumey, but the cats don't mind and the boxes are now in their own room in the basement....although I noticed if I don't get to them, the other rooms in the basement smell like dung.

A couple of things I noticed in my life with cats.....nothing holds urine smell like plastic, and most litter boxes are made of plastic. Those with lids seem to exacerbate the smell. I ditched my hooded litter boxes because of that. I use boxes that are deep and open and completely cover them in the litter box liners (I use garbage bags to cover the entire box). I put something under the box to catch litter and the occasional stray pee.

 

[burt]

I have never been into the litter scene, maybe 15 years ago when I had a kitten, but since im planning on getting a indoor cat I must look into it. How likely is it to successfully potty train a cat from kitten, they have training products I came across.

Also my cat loved to do his business in the dirt something my garden has for free. Would using dirt have negative impacts on anything? I just feel litter is a lot of expense yearly...

I guess it would not hide the smell, but maybe when he turns into a grown cat I could make a outdoor tunnel to a dirt trap. As a kitten I would just use litter...Just a thought..

Sorry just a little off topic

 

[10cats2dogs]

Burt,
A litter box is so much more, than just a place, for a cat to do its business!
It's a window into their health!
Do they have diarrhea, or are they constipated, are they 'regular' at going?
What do the pee clumps look like?
Clean, discolored, sticky, etc...
Sometimes the only you know something is wrong, is when the cat goes to the box, multiple times, with no results...
The only way you'll know any of these things, is by using a litter box, with good clumping clay litter (imo) this will show up anything out of the ordinary!
With only one kitty, the cost won't be bad at all...and may well save you some expensive vet bills, because you caught something early enough!

You could always put the litter box in your screened in porch later...it would still be a controlled environment, other animals can't get to it, and it wouldn't be in your house...

Kittens learn very early to use a litter box! You might have to start with a shallow container, so short little kitten legs, can get over the sides!

To start with, NO Clumping Litter! Kittens are notorious for wanting to eat things, they shouldn't!
So Clumping litter is a no no, till they get a little older!

Good Luck!
Maybe others will chime in here, with some more ideas!
Sharon

 

[Smaughunter]

Burt,

I am using World's Best for my kittens. It is a corn cob litter which is naturally clumping but safe for kittens because it can't block their intestines. The downside is out is a little pricey, though long lasting and has a little corn dust. I don't notice with Dexter but after my black kitty Agnes uses the box her feet are dusty brown. I also like that it is environmentally friendly. My husband thinks it is a bit stinky but I only notice any odor right after they have gone number two. I scoop twice a day. I might switch to a clumping clay litter when they are older but I am on the fence about it. The World's best is also lightweight.

If I remember right you are getting a kitten from a reputable breeder. I don't think there's any reason your kitty won't already be litter trained when you get him/her. Agnes has used the box from day one. Dexter came from a more hectic environment and had a couple accidents initially. He just had to learn that the box was the place to do his business and he caught on quickly. I think cats are naturally tidy and prefer to dig and bury their waste so a clean litter box is a very attractive bathroom choice.

 

[stellar981]

I know I am coming into this late.. But I am a fan of most Tidy cats litters (Glade included). However, ONLY when mixed with my local grocery store's brand (Wegmans, for those close by). By itself Tidy cats does not clump very well, and Wegmans brand does. But Wegmans litter doesn't work on odor. And Tidy cats does. So they are the perfect when combined, great for scooping and odor control. I alternate purchasing the two, and in turn it creates a nice mixture.

I have 3 cats, and 4 boxes. Soon to be 3 since they all mostly avoid one of the boxes.

 

[Cheddar]

Cat Litter That Actually Works

I have been on a mission to find a really good unscented clumping cat litter while staying in budget. My partner would always laugh because i'd come home with different brands all the time.

I can't believe that a no name brand that is considered a "cheap" brand has been the best litter so far at a decent price. It is 8.99 for 18kg. They also have the non-clumping and scented if that is what you like. It really hold the stink in as compared to so many others that as soon as they would do their business in the litter box, the whole laundry room would stink. The clumps hold well enough that when I clean it out, it's not breaking apart everywhere making it hard to clean properly.

Just wanted to share this in case there are others from Canada here, as i'm not sure if it's available in the US. I really like this one.

 

[Paws850]

I would avoid the clay-type of litter as it can cause urinary tract infections,so as for a safer method you could just try the wooden pellet litter but also be careful some kitten think its a toy and try play and eat just be on guard.and avoid the bob martin products i hear alot of the litters and stuff have dengerous chemicals in them.

 

[TabbCatt]

I would avoid the clay-type of litter as it can cause urinary tract infections

I've never heard of this before.

Cheddar, I sure wish I could buy that litter in the U.S.! I pay about $15 for the same amount (40 lbs is about 18 kg) of non-scented scoopable clay litter here. That's the cheapest I've found that isn't dusty. Glad you found something that works!

 

[Cheddar]

I would avoid the clay-type of litter as it can cause urinary tract infections,so as for a safer method you could just try the wooden pellet litter but also be careful some kitten think its a toy and try play and eat just be on guard.and avoid the bob martin products i hear alot of the litters and stuff have dengerous chemicals in them.

I don't think the litter its self causes the UTI, but the bacteria that can accumulate in it if not cleaned regularly/properly and changed when needed.