I tried two different Cats Pride. I know the first one was something "light." I hated it. I know you do also. The second time, it wasn't a light version I thought I was buying the kind you use, but I'm 99.9% sure I didn't. It was VERY VERY fine. It was horribly dusty. Makes sense because it WAS dust to start with. It didn't even pretend to clump worth a carp either. I'm kinda afraid to try a third time.
I have to tell you all, I caved and I tried a small bag of that new litter that is out. Its called Smart cat, it is made with grass, no chemicals.
I was leary, but I had to try it. I am actually amazed with this stuff. I have now bought more. No smell, light as a feather, no dust, clumps well. It does track a little when they jump out of the litter box, but im fine with that. I just keep a broom beside the boxes. I love this stuff and so does that cats. It is a bit more pricey, but its so worth it. :)
MC i'm not sure what makes it clump, but it does not clump the way that it shows in the video. They have some secret and will not say. Yes I know that freaks me out a bit, but they say that there is no chemical, so lets hope they are telling the truth.
Important Note About Declawing:
Scientific journals refer to declawing as “elective mutilation”. It is an amputation of the cat’s toes comparable to the removal of the human finger at the first knuckle. It handicaps the cat physically, socially and psychologically for the rest of its life, predisposing the cat to certain temperament and behavior problems such as shyness, biting and litter box avoidance. By regularly trimming your cat’s nails and offering a suitable scratching target you are providing a natural outlet for a normal, healthy behavior and you will be rewarded with a content and confident companion.
Because they are anti-declaw, I really really want to like this litter
Grass contains cellulose. Cellulose has a gelatinous action, and in fact used as a cheaper replacement for gelatin in some foods. This litter looks like it's processed enough that it would get weird like that.
Cellulose is in a lot of pet foods. Guess that means the cats can safely eat the litter. /sarcasm
Uh oh. I just opened a can of worms. I'm out... :)
Sidney-Beans immediately came to investigate and pawed around in the box and gave me instant pee-feedback on the clumping qualities of the litter. Using a five-star rating system, I'd easily give it five stars. This stuff is seriously great at clumping. Light weight. Not dusty. Clumps.
MC,
Did you mix any of the new litter with the old brand? For my bunch, if the new litter is a LOT different than what they are used to... I have to mix.
High in sodium content and they lick their paws that get in it--probably.
That along with removing potassium and lowering acidity of blood and urine. Why I rejected it as a natural option for the heartburn I used to have.
When I first got cats, I put baking soda in the litter. Then I read something why that shouldn't be done, so I stopped. Of course, I don't remember NOW what it was that I read...
High in sodium content and they lick their paws that get in it--probably.
That along with removing potassium and lowering acidity of blood and urine. Why I rejected it as a natural option for the heartburn I used to have.
So I bought some Dr. Elseys.. because of the price of smart cat.....its going back. After trying the Smart Cat, its just way easier than the Dr. elseys. I just cannot scoop that heavy stuff anymore.