If you’re considering getting a cat, you’ll want to be sure to get well acquainted with the different brands and types of cat litter that are available. Even if you already have a cat, many cat litter innovations in recent years (yes, they have those) have meant that cat owners don’t have to smell as much odor, or do as much work, when it comes to taking care of your pets. You don’t have to be Jackson Galaxy to find the best cat litter to fit your budget and lifestyle.
teCostco Simply Purrfect Cat Litter
One of the cheapest cat litters you can buy, Simply Purrfect can usually be found at Costco for less than $10 for a 35 pound container. If you’re a busy person, it might not be the best option for you because you have to actually go to Costco to get it, but it is a very cost-effective option. Some people do not like the amount of dust it produces, and the urine of certain cats can cause the clumping action to fall apart, but it is generally effective for easy removal. It has ammonia fighting odor control with a fresh, clean fragrance, and has baking soda crystals to neutralize fecal odors.
PrettyLitter
PrettyLitter is the “Web 2.0” of cat litters, which claims to monitor your cat’s health with color-changing technology, and is made of silica gel, meaning there is no dust. Pretty Litter offers convenient delivery to your home, and is specifically an online cat-litter business (no pun intended). With PrettyLitter, you only have to add litter once a month, and thus there is less scooping, since there is not a typical clumping operation for the urine. And one added benefit of this cat-litter specific startup is that they offer a 30-day free trial, so if you don’t like it, you can get your money back.
Dr. Elsey’s
Dr. Elsey’s is a clay based litter, with a formula combining non-tracking granules of classic cat litter with a bit of clay to reduce breaking down while still clumping. It comes in a 20 pound bad and you can order it on Chewy.com. Dr. Elsey’s controls odors via sodium bentonite clay instead of activated charcoal like some other litters.
Tidy Cats Naturally Strong
Natural Strong is a natural cat litter with great odor-control. Coming in unscented or clean lemongrass scents, it comes from simple ingredients for powerful results. Activated charcoal is the odor-controlling agent, grabbing smells from the air inside and around your box. Coming from plant extracts, the scent keeps odors manageable without smelling like a scented oil plug-in.
In Conclusion
Many of the innovations in cat litter mean that they clump better and don’t smell as bad. In addition to better cat litters, many people today now opt for self-cleaning boxes such as the LitterMaid, which has made many strides since earlier versions came out that were prone to clogging. So whether you’re a new cat owner, Jackson Galaxy, or a volunteer at the local shelter, be sure to check out the latest cat litters and prices to keep from breaking your wallet, and your back.