Cat litter - merged

BarmyCow

Not a proper answer to OP but in my local Mr T supermarket, my OH and I have a standing joke that cat litter (loads of brands) always seems to be in the cheap seats (or reduced section as it is usually known). If the shredded paper doesn't work, I think I could probably buy the cheap cat litter and post it to you and you would still save money.:D

My cats go outside now but used to have cat litter and I found that nothing else would work with them, although they were quite set in their ways so that might have had something to do with it. What about sawdust mixed in with the cat litter - might that work ?

tankgirl1

i have come across a few cats that are happy to use shredded newspaper as litter, but you have to change it every time they use it, and it can get pretty messy if it sticks to their fur etc.

Like others have said, perhaps try mixing soil with value litter, and then gradually reducing the amount of soil.

good luck

Gaia

We've tried the Tesco Value litter and he will use it. Unfortunately he was over-grooming his belly so much that there was practically no fur on it. The vet suggested that this was because something was irritating/itching him. We changed away from the Value litter and the fur started growing back. So, although he doesn't mind it, it minds him - so we can't use it.

Wickedkitten

angel wrote:

At the cattery where I work we've just started using a new litter that's made from corn and it's been very successful, they've all taken to it. They now use it at the National Cat Centre at Chelwood Gate too. I could find out the name of it of you want to give it a try.

World's best?

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Have you tried locating a pet supermarket? They usually have a broader choice and sell in giant bags.

I buy a 25kg bag for £6.15 - it's not posh stuff - just the grey clumping litter.

The downside is the weight - by the time I've scooped soiled litter into small bags - (scented nappy sacks - 300 for £1 from local market) - my swingbin bag is so heavy - ultimately my wheelie bin must weigh a huge amount too.

I'm dreading being charged by weight for the wheelie bin (if they bring that idea in).

ps - my cat is an indoor cat - her choice as well as ours.

angel

Wickedkitten wrote:

World's best?

Thats the one, my mind was blank last night what with all the Christmas goings on!

angel

Gaia wrote:

We've tried the Tesco Value litter and he will use it. Unfortunately he was over-grooming his belly so much that there was practically no fur on it.

If a cat is over grooming sometimes dabbing on a tiny bit of tea tree oil on the fur around it will stop them as they don't want their noses near that smell!

Wickedkitten

angel wrote:

Thats the one, my mind was blank last night what with all the Christmas goings on!

I absolutely love the stuff and the kittens do as well now that they have gotten used to it. It may cost a bit more to begin with but it definitely lasts a lot longer than the cheaper stuff we have used; everything from fullers earth from aldi, catsan, and that Pearl cat rubbish or whatever it is called.

zenobia

hello, i have five cats all rescue and use shredded paper all the time. we have a straight cut shredder and just cut the newspaper up into pieces then shred. then we put a layer of newspaper in the bottom of the litter tray and a good layer of shredded paper on top. then when you come to clean it out just remove the whole lot. five cats means five littertrays so we get throught alot of paper but get it given off most of the neighbours hope this helps

ka7e

angel wrote:

At the cattery where I work we've just started using a new litter that's made from corn and it's been very successful, they've all taken to it. They now use it at the National Cat Centre at Chelwood Gate too. I could find out the name of it of you want to give it a try.

World's Best also has the advantage of being flushable, which is great for flat-dwellers.
I've recently been using City Cat, which seems expensive for such a small bag (only 3.8l), but 1 bag lasts for weeks. It is really effective at neutralising the smell of cat wee, (it says solid matter should be left in to dry and then removed, but I don't like leaving it!) and gradually changes colour from white to yellow, when it needs to be changed.