stoneandglass
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So all things cat litter have been on my mind lately and I thought it could be a good idea to not only ask everyone here a few questions but possibly keep this thread as a kind of review of litters we've used this past year (possible sticky) so we can all compare, perhaps it could be a yearly thing. So here we go!
1. How many cats do you have?
2. How many litter trays do you have?
3. What types of tray do you use? (eg. hooded/boodah dome etc etc.)
4. What are the pros and cons of the tray(s) you use?
5. Where do you keep your litter tray(s)?
6. What litters have you tried this year? Mini review on each would be nice
7. What litter are you using now?
8. How long does a bag of litter last? How often do you do a total tray change?
9. Anything else you would like to mention (additional litter products/accessories you have tried or anything you feel is relevant)
Guess I'll go first! :cat:
1. How many cats do you have?
One - Danzig, four year old neutered male.
2. How many litter trays do you have?
One
3. What types of tray do you use? (eg. hooded/boodah dome etc etc.)
A large hooded tray with the door take off but I think I need to look at changing to something else as Danzig only uses the front of the tray because he likes to sit up straight hen using it meaning he has to sit his upper half out the front.
4. What are the pros and cons of the tray(s) you use?
Pros - keeps Danzig from kicking his litter everywhere when he tries to dig to china. Helps contain smells. :joyful:
Cons - He's too tall for it now as stated above so I'm starting to look at alternatives. :grumpy:
5. Where do you keep your litter tray(s)?
My flat has it's own entrance and then you head straight upstairs to the flat itself. I keep the litter tray down in the entrance in a little coat cupboard area without a door. It's pretty much perfect.
6. What litters have you tried this year? Mini review on each would be nice
Catsan hygiene litter - it's made of white chips of chalk. It doesn't clump. It doesn't control odor very well as urine soaks into the chips but you cannot really scoop them out so after a few days it starts to get stinky. It is pretty easy to find in shops though. Definitely not a fan. I only got it as I was in a bind.
Sainsbury's odour control cat litter - this is a clumping litter made of grey granules. The litter itself smells pleasant enough to me when poured or scooped. Urine clumps into balls meaning the tray can be kept clean and odor free. Drys out poops, even if they are a little less solid just cover with a scoop of litter and then remove after a few minutes. Very little wastage when scooping. Can stick to bottom of tray if kitty does a big wee but not too much of an issue. Again just scoop dry litter over it and then remove. As you can probably tell I'm a fan of this litter and have used it most of this year but I'm looking for something better as it only comes in small bags.
Worlds best cat litter (the green/black pack. not sure of the name?) - only got this today but it's what Wednesday's breeder uses so I want Danzig to get used to it as I'm sure they'll both go in both trays. I have started mixing it into his sainsbury's litter. He ate a little which made me worry but the pack says it's all natural and cats do this so not to worry. He's used his tray so at least I know he doesn't hate it! I like that it's flushable. Hopefully this will be a keeper.
7. What litter are you using now?
One third sainsbury's cat litter two thirds World's best cat litter.
8. How long does a bag of litter last? How often do you do a total tray change?
It depends out much Danzig manages to kick out! Anywhere from a week to two weeks. I do a total tray changed once a month at the moment because all the waste clumps up nicely.
9. Anything else you would like to mention (additional litter products/accessories you have tried or anything you feel is relevant)
I'm getting a second cat as most of you know in January so this is why I'm so interested in litter at the moment! It's going to be double the trays and double the litter so I want to get it right for the sake of my kitties and my pocket! (y)
Looking forward to everyone's inputs. I think this has potential to be a great thread
1. How many cats do you have?
2. How many litter trays do you have?
3. What types of tray do you use? (eg. hooded/boodah dome etc etc.)
4. What are the pros and cons of the tray(s) you use?
5. Where do you keep your litter tray(s)?
6. What litters have you tried this year? Mini review on each would be nice
7. What litter are you using now?
8. How long does a bag of litter last? How often do you do a total tray change?
9. Anything else you would like to mention (additional litter products/accessories you have tried or anything you feel is relevant)
Guess I'll go first! :cat:
1. How many cats do you have?
One - Danzig, four year old neutered male.
2. How many litter trays do you have?
One
3. What types of tray do you use? (eg. hooded/boodah dome etc etc.)
A large hooded tray with the door take off but I think I need to look at changing to something else as Danzig only uses the front of the tray because he likes to sit up straight hen using it meaning he has to sit his upper half out the front.
4. What are the pros and cons of the tray(s) you use?
Pros - keeps Danzig from kicking his litter everywhere when he tries to dig to china. Helps contain smells. :joyful:
Cons - He's too tall for it now as stated above so I'm starting to look at alternatives. :grumpy:
5. Where do you keep your litter tray(s)?
My flat has it's own entrance and then you head straight upstairs to the flat itself. I keep the litter tray down in the entrance in a little coat cupboard area without a door. It's pretty much perfect.
6. What litters have you tried this year? Mini review on each would be nice
Catsan hygiene litter - it's made of white chips of chalk. It doesn't clump. It doesn't control odor very well as urine soaks into the chips but you cannot really scoop them out so after a few days it starts to get stinky. It is pretty easy to find in shops though. Definitely not a fan. I only got it as I was in a bind.
Sainsbury's odour control cat litter - this is a clumping litter made of grey granules. The litter itself smells pleasant enough to me when poured or scooped. Urine clumps into balls meaning the tray can be kept clean and odor free. Drys out poops, even if they are a little less solid just cover with a scoop of litter and then remove after a few minutes. Very little wastage when scooping. Can stick to bottom of tray if kitty does a big wee but not too much of an issue. Again just scoop dry litter over it and then remove. As you can probably tell I'm a fan of this litter and have used it most of this year but I'm looking for something better as it only comes in small bags.
Worlds best cat litter (the green/black pack. not sure of the name?) - only got this today but it's what Wednesday's breeder uses so I want Danzig to get used to it as I'm sure they'll both go in both trays. I have started mixing it into his sainsbury's litter. He ate a little which made me worry but the pack says it's all natural and cats do this so not to worry. He's used his tray so at least I know he doesn't hate it! I like that it's flushable. Hopefully this will be a keeper.
7. What litter are you using now?
One third sainsbury's cat litter two thirds World's best cat litter.
8. How long does a bag of litter last? How often do you do a total tray change?
It depends out much Danzig manages to kick out! Anywhere from a week to two weeks. I do a total tray changed once a month at the moment because all the waste clumps up nicely.
9. Anything else you would like to mention (additional litter products/accessories you have tried or anything you feel is relevant)
I'm getting a second cat as most of you know in January so this is why I'm so interested in litter at the moment! It's going to be double the trays and double the litter so I want to get it right for the sake of my kitties and my pocket! (y)
Looking forward to everyone's inputs. I think this has potential to be a great thread