Cat litter - merged

rita-rabbit

Ottos best is v good - a natural product, light to carry (if you buy it from shops which obviously is more expensive), medium sized granules so minimal tracking & the cats won't eat it (1 of mine did with Worlds best) - only thing is you have to ensure you clean/check it regularly (at least every 2 days) - so I mix it with paper or wood chip - as it's absorbant qualities does mean it can set `hard'. It's v good value for money really.

dizziblonde

I found the only way to stop the sludge at the bottom of the tray was to use the local free paper in the bottom of the tray before putting the litter in - it also seems to make the litter last longer as it soaks up number 1s. Personally I swear by Catsan litter but it's very much a matter of personal preference and you've already ruled it out of your list.

A covered tray also works wonders in cutting down the mess made by a cat who pretty much tries to dig to Australia when going to the loo as well.

BTW - that pink litter you can get makes white-socked cats' paws go pink - amusing but not exactly what you want really!

Horse_Owner

I use the tesco value stuff. I also have one of the litter trays with the lids on so it doesn't go everywhere when she kicks it.

Buttonmoons

I just buy the asda smartprice stuff, think it's about £1.19 for 10litres? It is quite dusty when you pour it out and it's not good for absorbing the smell, and the pee clumps into a big smelly patch too (I'd be great at marketing this!!) but I mix it with those bob martin white crystals, so those absorb the smell and most of the wee (as I put a layer on the bottom then the top) of course once she starts kicking it about it's not organised!

That lasts me about a month. Scoop the poopys and visable pee everyday and change it once a week. Cheap and almost cheerful

rita-rabbit

for those that forget litter boxes are actually toilets:
disposable litterboxes - not that cheap but you don't have to scoop or anything (lol)
http://www.katpak.com/index.html
Cuts scattering
Reduces smells
Lasts up to 7 days
Ecofriendly
Only £1.7 per katpak

lowis

i am not sure my boys would go in a box - T likes props himself up on the side of the tray, I am sure he would be most upset at being able to do it in his usualy style

they are a great idea though...but i can't imagine what it would be like in that box with no scooping for 5 or 6 days. my cat's toilet has to be scooped at least once (or as necessary), otherwise i get pooey-pawprints across the floor - T's plops are a bit soft. i like to keep their toilet clean for them too.

sashybo

I have three cats and use the wood based litter from Pets at Home. I find that it's pretty good for the price and it doesn't smell too bad (Also have a covered litter tray though). I completely empty the tray once a week to clean it but remove poo and wet litter once a day.

I used to use catsan but it's so expensive and I really don't mind the non-clumping stuff now.

rita-rabbit

lowis wrote: »

i am not sure my boys would go in a box - T likes props himself up on the side of the tray, I am sure he would be most upset at being able to do it in his usualy style

they are a great idea though...but i can't imagine what it would be like in that box with no scooping for 5 or 6 days. my cat's toilet has to be scooped at least once (or as necessary), otherwise i get pooey-pawprints across the floor - T's plops are a bit soft. i like to keep their toilet clean for them too.

just a thought! However I wasn't impressed in the fact that you have to supply your own litter you are just paying for a disposable box!:eek:

lowis

they are on dry already...T does drink a little bit more than C, whose poos are just perfect to deal with ('dry' and non-smelly!). at least T's plops are firmer than when i first got him...maybe i should investigate food for sensitive stomachs for him.

Trudy_Grapevine

After reading this thread I decided to change to the wood based litter, it certainly appears to be more economical and smells quite nice too.
I think I will carry on with the wood based from now on, the cats seem to think it's fine and that's the main thing I guess.