Best cat litter in 2022

Since the cats from rural houses moved to city apartments, the question of how to arrange their toilets has arisen. Unfortunately, most of the mustachioed-striped flatly refuse, like dogs, to go for a walk on a leash and prefer not to leave the usual four walls of their apartment under any circumstances.

Fortunately, all felines are extremely clean creatures, so they find it necessary to do their business in the same place, so accustoming them to a specially equipped toilet is usually quite simple. However, seals have one feature: they are used to carefully burying “traces of a crime” – this is how these predators hide their presence from potential victims in the wild in order to make it easier for themselves to hunt.

And, perhaps, it is precisely because of this that the arrangement of a cat litter box has long been the only difficulty in keeping these practically trouble-free pets in a city apartment.

Fortunately, in our time, all these problems have long been solved due to special fillers for cat litter, which are not only able to perfectly absorb moisture, but also absorb unpleasant odors. Now it is not necessary to change the contents of the tray every time the cat goes to the toilet, and in some cases, the filler can even be simply flushed into the toilet, and not thrown into the trash.

And today there are so many types of cat litter on sale that sometimes you wonder: how to choose the one that is best for my cat?

Expert selection

Clumping wood litter Cat’s Best Original

This filler is based on active wood fibers, which, thanks to a new processing technology, actively absorb unpleasant odors and retain moisture. It is made from recycled wood raw materials, which allows you to save forest resources. Completely biodegradable, does not contain chemical additives and does not harm nature, which will undoubtedly appeal to connoisseurs of environmentally friendly products. It is also absolutely safe for the kitten, even if he eats it. 

Cat’s Best Original litter absorbs up to 7 times its own volume and forms dense clumps that are easy to remove from the litter box. It is very economical – about 3 times more profitable than many other clumping litters, because it can remain in the tray for up to 5 – 7 weeks without replacement.

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Top 8 Best Cat Litter of 2022 According to KP

1. Absorbent filler Fresh Step Crystals, 3,2 l

This filler is made of silica gel – it quickly absorbs moisture, eliminating unpleasant odors. One package is enough for a cat for 2 months. Not dusty and easy to use.

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2. Clumping filler Cat Step Tofu Green Tea, 2,7 kg

This filler is made from compressed soy fibers, which effectively absorb moisture, forming dense lumps. The granules have a beautiful light green hue and pleasantly smell like green tea.

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3. Mineral absorbent Catsan, 10 l

This non-clumping filler is white granules of quartz sand, chalk and mineral additives. It absorbs moisture like a sponge and doesn’t give odors a chance as it prevents bacteria from growing. Does not contain asbestos and bleaches.

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4. Clumping filler Ever Clean Multi-Crystals, 10 kg

This filler is made of dust-free clay with the addition of silica gel. Each granule contains activated carbon, which traps and blocks unpleasant odors. The filler absorbs moisture well, forming dense lumps. One pack is enough for 2 months

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5. Clumping filler No. 1 Crystals Compact, 5 l

It is based on specially processed clay, cleaned of dust. Granules instantly absorb liquid, forming dense lumps. Good odor blocking.

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6. Absorbent wood filler CC Cat, 8 l

Natural filler, well absorbs moisture and retains odors. It is homogeneous, without admixture of bark or chips, which can injure the pet’s paws. It also has a pleasant pine scent.

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7. Clumping filler Japan Premium Pet Green Tea, 7 l

This filler is made from soybean fibers with green tea, which has antibacterial properties. It absorbs moisture well, forming lumps. Quite economical – the package is enough for 1,5 – 2 months.

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8. Clumping filler Pi-pi bent Classic, 10 kg.

It is a natural filler based on bentonite clay. It absorbs moisture well, forming dense lumps, perfectly absorbs odor. Does not require a complete replacement. The package is enough for 2 months.

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How to choose cat litter

It would seem that it could be easier than pouring filler into the cat litter – it is important that the cat has somewhere to go about his business, and then bury the “traces of the crime”, as his natural instinct tells him. However, even here there are subtleties that all owners should be aware of.

Modern cat litters are made either from clay, or from silica gel, or from plant materials (sawdust, corn, soybeans). All of them are safe for animal health, but have their own characteristics. Clay and even wood shavings can form dust that cats inhale, which is clearly not good for them. Also, lumps of these fillers often remain on their paws – this is especially true for animals of the Siberian and Persian breeds, in which thick hair grows between the fingers. Therefore, for such seals, fillers with large granules from vegetable raw materials are best suited. 

Cats with sensitive paws should use only fine litter or wood pellets in the tray. And if you have a small kitten in your house, teach him to walk on sawdust or corn – sometimes stupid kids, while playing, can swallow a little filler, and plant components will not harm their health in the way that clay or silica gel could do.

And, of course, do not forget about your own comfort. Firstly, you can choose the flavoring of the filler to your own taste. Secondly, of course, it is more convenient to use products, the composition of which allows you to flush the used granules down the toilet, rather than messing around with taking out the garbage.

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We talked about the features of cat litter with veterinarian, livestock specialist Anastasia Kanina.