Comments on: What’s In Your Litter Box? http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/ Modern designs for living with cats Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:55:11 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Tom http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-2/#comment-91653 Tom Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:37:20 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-91653 Cat litter is my second most obcessive/compulsive project, second only to pet food. I have four cats: two female and two male, all neutered. The point of mentioning gender is that I've found that the males' excrement has a stronger odor than the females' excrement. So, odor control and dust and tracking are major concerns. After much experimentation, I've found that a 50/50 blend of A&M corn litter and Swheat wheat litter works well for my cats, though it does track a lot and needs to be controlled by newspaper or a carpet between the two litter boxes plus daily sweeping up elsewhere. This combination also reduces the overly sweet odor of the A&M brand, though this problem deminishes after use and with A&M Baking Soda Litter Control added every day. Cat litter is my second most obcessive/compulsive project, second only to pet food. I have four cats: two female and two male, all neutered. The point of mentioning gender is that I’ve found that the males’ excrement has a stronger odor than the females’ excrement. So, odor control and dust and tracking are major concerns. After much experimentation, I’ve found that a 50/50 blend of A&M corn litter and Swheat wheat litter works well for my cats, though it does track a lot and needs to be controlled by newspaper or a carpet between the two litter boxes plus daily sweeping up elsewhere. This combination also reduces the overly sweet odor of the A&M brand, though this problem deminishes after use and with A&M Baking Soda Litter Control added every day.

]]> By: Say NO to Clay Litter! « Wag, Purr, and Dook http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-2/#comment-75033 Say NO to Clay Litter! « Wag, Purr, and Dook Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:41:27 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-75033 [...] an older article with comparison of different litters.   Leave a [...] [...] an older article with comparison of different litters.   Leave a [...]

]]> By: Lauren http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-2/#comment-65360 Lauren Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:10:06 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-65360 Okay, I have just switched from freshstep scoopable to swheat...totally in love for the first few hours, kitties loved it, no dust, however dog loves it too...he liked the other litter (or clumps) which was gross but this stuff he is in heaven over...and it doesn't matter if there are no clumps. Please help, I really want to switch from clay litters but I can't have my lab eating his swheaties all day long. Okay, I have just switched from freshstep scoopable to swheat…totally in love for the first few hours, kitties loved it, no dust, however dog loves it too…he liked the other litter (or clumps) which was gross but this stuff he is in heaven over…and it doesn’t matter if there are no clumps. Please help, I really want to switch from clay litters but I can’t have my lab eating his swheaties all day long.

]]> By: anastasia http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-2/#comment-26674 anastasia Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:55:03 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-26674 I've tried 2 different "types" Feline pine (both the pellet & scoop) I found the pellets to just be a mess, yuck. The scoopable works great (I even used it in a cheap automatic litter box, no worries) but you needed to have lots of mats around it to control the dust. I also found I had to add a tablespoon og Baking soda whenever I changed the box to help with the smell. (It has no perfumes which is a good thing but no one likes to smell a "Cat house") I also, out of necessity, tried just plain newspaper! IT works great! I used a LARGE dome type cat box (can't remember the name right now) and bought a cheap paper shredder and that was it! Hubby found it to be a GREAT way to get ride of junk mail & other stuff you don't WANT to throw away like bank statements! The box was more expensive than the shredder! I also used baking soda with this as well. I’ve tried 2 different “types” Feline pine (both the pellet & scoop) I found the pellets to just be a mess, yuck. The scoopable works great (I even used it in a cheap automatic litter box, no worries) but you needed to have lots of mats around it to control the dust. I also found I had to add a tablespoon og Baking soda whenever I changed the box to help with the smell. (It has no perfumes which is a good thing but no one likes to smell a “Cat house”)

I also, out of necessity, tried just plain newspaper! IT works great! I used a LARGE dome type cat box (can’t remember the name right now) and bought a cheap paper shredder and that was it! Hubby found it to be a GREAT way to get ride of junk mail & other stuff you don’t WANT to throw away like bank statements! The box was more expensive than the shredder! I also used baking soda with this as well.

]]> By: The Daily Tail » Clay cat litter is dangerous http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-2/#comment-20094 The Daily Tail » Clay cat litter is dangerous Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:25:39 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-20094 [...] when it can have a detrimental effect on the health and well being of cats. As a result of the research I have done , I am against using clay cat litter for a number of reasons. Here’s the [...] [...] when it can have a detrimental effect on the health and well being of cats. As a result of the research I have done , I am against using clay cat litter for a number of reasons. Here’s the [...]

]]> By: Tenley http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-2/#comment-19536 Tenley Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:39:20 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-19536 In response to the FELINE FRESH question, YES! It is wonderful. I highly recommend it. I'm also very happy with Worlds Best/Multiple Cat Household. The comparisons between the two: Feline Fresh works equally as well as World's Best, and the smell is by far superior...even nice! On the other hand, it is finer and so it does track more and can create a bit of dust, but MUCH less than Feline Pine. I currently use World's Best primarily due to the smallest amount of tracking I've yet had. Living in a studio with 3 cats and hardwood floors, this is a big deal! Don't like the corn smell, but have discovered a product that is great for this. Earth Friendly Kitty Litter Treatment. (and, no, regular baking soda doesn't work) This stuff is great! There is a new litter on the market that I can't remember the name of. It is very good as well. It's oats and potato starch. The caveat here is it must be kept filled to 3" b/c, if not, it will clump on the bottom and is like concrete to get up. Otherwise, great product...hope this helps! In response to the FELINE FRESH question, YES! It is wonderful. I highly recommend it. I’m also very happy with Worlds Best/Multiple Cat Household. The comparisons between the two: Feline Fresh works equally as well as World’s Best, and the smell is by far superior…even nice! On the other hand, it is finer and so it does track more and can create a bit of dust, but MUCH less than Feline Pine. I currently use World’s Best primarily due to the smallest amount of tracking I’ve yet had. Living in a studio with 3 cats and hardwood floors, this is a big deal! Don’t like the corn smell, but have discovered a product that is great for this. Earth Friendly Kitty Litter Treatment. (and, no, regular baking soda doesn’t work) This stuff is great! There is a new litter on the market that I can’t remember the name of. It is very good as well. It’s oats and potato starch. The caveat here is it must be kept filled to 3″ b/c, if not, it will clump on the bottom and is like concrete to get up. Otherwise, great product…hope this helps!

]]> By: Mike http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-2/#comment-19501 Mike Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:30:12 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-19501 Yesterday's news is where it's at. Long live the http://TreeHuggingCats.com/ Yesterday’s news is where it’s at. Long live the http://TreeHuggingCats.com/

]]> By: Kati http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-2/#comment-17725 Kati Wed, 27 May 2009 22:28:46 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-17725 I used ARM&HAMMER Multiple Cats Unscented Clumping. Sorry guys but the natural stuff just pisses her off. This is the only kind she will use. I used ARM&HAMMER Multiple Cats Unscented Clumping. Sorry guys but the natural stuff just pisses her off. This is the only kind she will use.

]]> By: RLJ http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-2/#comment-16977 RLJ Sat, 16 May 2009 12:48:18 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-16977 Great website! I currently use World's Best for my two cats, Gregory and Chantal. I swear by it and will use no other. I had tried many other litters in addition to World's Best and nothing else compares. Really the best! Great website! I currently use World’s Best for my two cats, Gregory and Chantal. I swear by it and will use no other. I had tried many other litters in addition to World’s Best and nothing else compares. Really the best!

]]> By: el_chilaquil http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-2/#comment-16807 el_chilaquil Fri, 15 May 2009 21:07:30 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-16807 I tried WBCL and my house smelled like a zoo, so I had to go back to Tidy Cat for multiple cat households. I've tried feline pine pellets, but the cats don't cover their poop well because the pellets are so large, and also one of my cats hated it. I'd like to use something that isn't clay based, but so far none of the alternatives seem to work as well. I tried WBCL and my house smelled like a zoo, so I had to go back to Tidy Cat for multiple cat households. I’ve tried feline pine pellets, but the cats don’t cover their poop well because the pellets are so large, and also one of my cats hated it.
I’d like to use something that isn’t clay based, but so far none of the alternatives seem to work as well.

]]> By: Katrien Verplancke http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-2/#comment-16218 Katrien Verplancke Wed, 13 May 2009 08:30:16 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-16218 I have the best product: OKOPLUS, made of paper and wood, eco- friendly,clumping, without fragrance, not expensive because it's such a good quality that I change the litter not more than once a month. I use every week one bag to fill a bit the cattoilets. I have 4 cattoilets and 7 cats in an appartment and you don't smell anything at all. Okoplus (cat's best) is a german product and I live in Belgium. I have the best product: OKOPLUS, made of paper and wood, eco-
friendly,clumping, without fragrance, not expensive because it’s such
a good quality that I change the litter not more than once a month. I use every week one bag to fill a bit the cattoilets.
I have 4 cattoilets and 7 cats in an appartment and you don’t smell
anything at all. Okoplus (cat’s best) is a german product and I live in
Belgium.

]]> By: Laura http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-16183 Laura Tue, 12 May 2009 20:36:38 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-16183 I just use plain old Arm&Hammer stuff.. it is really messy. and no matter what they say, the smell still gets throughout my apartment! My kitty is quite smelly... I would love to try something that is a little more eco-friendly :-) I just use plain old Arm&Hammer stuff.. it is really messy. and no matter what they say, the smell still gets throughout my apartment! My kitty is quite smelly… I would love to try something that is a little more eco-friendly :-)

]]> By: Samantha http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-16093 Samantha Tue, 12 May 2009 04:23:19 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-16093 I currently use tidy cats scoop crystals blend for my four cats. But now that I read that clay and silicia could cause potential health problems, I'm reviewing alternatives. WBCL sounds like a good candidate. Especially since its healthier for my cats, eco-friendly and flushable! I currently use tidy cats scoop crystals blend for my four cats. But now that I read that clay and silicia could cause potential health problems, I’m reviewing alternatives. WBCL sounds like a good candidate. Especially since its healthier for my cats, eco-friendly and flushable!

]]> By: amanda http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-16044 amanda Mon, 11 May 2009 23:52:09 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-16044 i've fostered a couple groups of kittens and all were raised on pine pellets. i adopted two girls from the first group and i've tried different types of litter with them but we always come back to the pine pellets. i tried a clumping litter once, which i can't recall the name of, but it didn't clump well and didn't receive the approval of my cats. i tried silica litter for a short time but later heard that it was bad for cat and human health. i bought a bag of WBCL but one of my girls thought it was food and kept snacking on it. ick! so yes, pine pellets it is! i get the ones made for wood stoves from rona, which are way cheaper than the pet store brands. i also add some arm & hammer baking soda (the cat litter deodorizer kind) and it helps a lot with odor control. i’ve fostered a couple groups of kittens and all were raised on pine pellets. i adopted two girls from the first group and i’ve tried different types of litter with them but we always come back to the pine pellets.

i tried a clumping litter once, which i can’t recall the name of, but it didn’t clump well and didn’t receive the approval of my cats. i tried silica litter for a short time but later heard that it was bad for cat and human health. i bought a bag of WBCL but one of my girls thought it was food and kept snacking on it. ick!

so yes, pine pellets it is! i get the ones made for wood stoves from rona, which are way cheaper than the pet store brands. i also add some arm & hammer baking soda (the cat litter deodorizer kind) and it helps a lot with odor control.

]]> By: Michellena S. http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-16028 Michellena S. Mon, 11 May 2009 22:52:57 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-16028 Currently I use Cat's Pride flushable and also breeze system. Interested to see how flushable WBCL is. Currently I use Cat’s Pride flushable and also breeze system. Interested to see how flushable WBCL is.

]]> By: steph http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-16023 steph Mon, 11 May 2009 22:18:32 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-16023 We use crystals but slowly weening off as we are in training using the litter kwitter... The boys are learning to use the loo instead of the environment. We use crystals but slowly weening off as we are in training using the litter kwitter… The boys are learning to use the loo instead of the environment.

]]> By: Courtney Witty http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-15996 Courtney Witty Mon, 11 May 2009 20:58:19 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-15996 I've always used the clumping clay-based litter. I would love to try the more natural types of litter. I wish my local pet supplies stores carried World's Best Cat Litter because I would happily make the switch. I’ve always used the clumping clay-based litter. I would love to try the more natural types of litter. I wish my local pet supplies stores carried World’s Best Cat Litter because I would happily make the switch.

]]> By: Lorraine Galletely http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-15955 Lorraine Galletely Mon, 11 May 2009 19:19:36 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-15955 I just wish my cat could make it to the litter box. Yes. I would love to win. I just wish my cat could make it to the litter box. Yes. I would love to win.

]]> By: Linda http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-15940 Linda Mon, 11 May 2009 18:46:32 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-15940 to Ruth, comment # 3 I use recycle paper pelets from day one with my kitty too. I use the one with no fragrance, no chemicals, no dyes from Exquisitcats I do not smell anything around her litter box, unless she poops for the first couple minutes... It absorbs really good... And yes, it is cheap...like 10 USD for 25lb bag here is the link: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3399918&siteID=q5QZHUbCIj8-AHgE_mkbdPxODBGaFP276w when I was researching litters, i read moderncat analyses too, but have decided for the one i have now, which was not analyzed anywhere. to Ruth, comment # 3

I use recycle paper pelets from day one with my kitty too.
I use the one with no fragrance, no chemicals, no dyes from Exquisitcats
I do not smell anything around her litter box, unless she poops for the first couple minutes… It absorbs really good…
And yes, it is cheap…like 10 USD for 25lb bag
here is the link:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3399918&siteID=q5QZHUbCIj8-AHgE_mkbdPxODBGaFP276w

when I was researching litters, i read moderncat analyses too, but have decided for the one i have now, which was not analyzed anywhere.

]]> By: Christine http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-15805 Christine Mon, 11 May 2009 16:03:36 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-15805 I absolutely LOVE World's Best Cat Litter. I had to make a drastic change in the litter we used in our apartment after getting our rabbit. Being litter trained, he's constantly hopping in and of the litter box. He picks at it alot and even eats bits of it occasionally, so we needed to get something natural that wouldn't bother his stomach. Since he's very small and low to the ground, when he hops into the litter his face ends up very close to it, too, so it also had to be safe for him to breathe in. With three cats and a rabbit, you'd think our apartment would smell like a farm. The litter really has its work cut out for it, and it does its job magnificently. :) I absolutely LOVE World’s Best Cat Litter. I had to make a drastic change in the litter we used in our apartment after getting our rabbit. Being litter trained, he’s constantly hopping in and of the litter box. He picks at it alot and even eats bits of it occasionally, so we needed to get something natural that wouldn’t bother his stomach. Since he’s very small and low to the ground, when he hops into the litter his face ends up very close to it, too, so it also had to be safe for him to breathe in.

With three cats and a rabbit, you’d think our apartment would smell like a farm. The litter really has its work cut out for it, and it does its job magnificently. :)

]]> By: Mona http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-15803 Mona Mon, 11 May 2009 16:02:39 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-15803 I tried all the natural ones and was considering going back to clay based because they really do deodorize better; however, I will not. We are still using the cornbased, cedar scented. I try to walk my cats frequently so they go out in the yard. They seem to like au naturel! I tried all the natural ones and was considering going back to clay based because they really do deodorize better; however, I will not. We are still using the cornbased, cedar scented.

I try to walk my cats frequently so they go out in the yard. They seem to like au naturel!

]]> By: Shelley http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-15794 Shelley Mon, 11 May 2009 15:54:59 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-15794 I currently use Swheatscoop. I would love to be able to use this product but since I foster kittens & I am not able to afford it. I currently use Swheatscoop. I would love to be able to use this product but since I foster kittens & I am not able to afford it.

]]> By: MuffinGal http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-15749 MuffinGal Mon, 11 May 2009 15:17:13 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-15749 I started with clay litter, moved on to Feline Pine and now I am using Yesterday's News. My cats seem to like it. It covers the odors very well, provided my brats cover their poop! After a consultation with behaviorist from Cornell, they recommended World’s Best or Swheat since one of my cats urinates outside of the litter box. I plan to try them next time I have to get litter. I started with clay litter, moved on to Feline Pine and now I am using Yesterday’s News. My cats seem to like it. It covers the odors very well, provided my brats cover their poop!

After a consultation with behaviorist from Cornell, they recommended World’s Best or Swheat since one of my cats urinates outside of the litter box. I plan to try them next time I have to get litter.

]]> By: RQB http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-15742 RQB Mon, 11 May 2009 15:15:13 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-15742 We have tried so many litters, and seem to never be quite satisfied with any. Maybe combining them like some have suggested is the way to go? Currently we're using a litter called Integrity, which we're planning on switching from because of the clay/dust issue. Prior to this we were using Swheat scoop, but I really didn't like the lack of clumping (and sometimes the smell of the litter itself was a bit overpowering). It seems it's hard to get that combination of odor control and easy scoopability with some of the more natural litters, but then the clay litters not only have the health and environmental impacts, but also leave dust everywhere and are easily tracked. We have tried so many litters, and seem to never be quite satisfied with any. Maybe combining them like some have suggested is the way to go? Currently we’re using a litter called Integrity, which we’re planning on switching from because of the clay/dust issue. Prior to this we were using Swheat scoop, but I really didn’t like the lack of clumping (and sometimes the smell of the litter itself was a bit overpowering). It seems it’s hard to get that combination of odor control and easy scoopability with some of the more natural litters, but then the clay litters not only have the health and environmental impacts, but also leave dust everywhere and are easily tracked.

]]> By: Dana Charlee http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/comment-page-1/#comment-15714 Dana Charlee Mon, 11 May 2009 14:58:07 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/2008/03/29/whats-in-your-litter-box/#comment-15714 I currently use arm and hammer multi-cat but when I go to the store today i'll pick up their new one you mention. I never thought about them ingesting the litter! That sounds terrible! I currently use arm and hammer multi-cat but when I go to the store today i’ll pick up their new one you mention. I never thought about them ingesting the litter! That sounds terrible!

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