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Title: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on June 24, 2011, 12:09:18 PM
I've tried a LOT of litters, but (IMHO) this one is THE BEST!  
I pay 15 bucks for 40 pounds, so the price is right too.  It clumps goooood.  No odor.  Next to NO dust.  Yippie!!!!  All the felines cover their "deposits" now.   :)

http://www.preciouscat.com/precious-classic-p-1.html

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Precious Cat Classic… this is Dr. Elsey’s original litter and is very popular with cat owners who want a hard clumping, low tracking litter. It features a larger, denser particle that stays in the litter box better than fine grain litters. It clumps very hard and will not break apart in the litter box. Clumps that break down leave small pieces in the litter box. The small pieces left behind are odor. The better the clump, the better the litter.

 Low tracking

 Hard clumping

 Superior odor control
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Tasha on June 24, 2011, 02:57:15 PM
It's our favorite too!

You can get a free bag:

http://www.preciouscat.com/pdf/Free_Litter_Fax_Form_fill_8-17-06.pdf

 cat3
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: TesterDawg on June 24, 2011, 04:30:42 PM
It's our favorite too!

You can get a free bag:

http://www.preciouscat.com/pdf/Free_Litter_Fax_Form_fill_8-17-06.pdf

 cat3

Thanks for posting the link to the free bag!!   dance1
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Middle Child on June 24, 2011, 09:09:18 PM
You guys are lucky, my kitten eats corn litter, so that experiment failed.
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on June 24, 2011, 09:28:59 PM
You guys are lucky, my kitten eats corn litter, so that experiment failed.

No corn in Dr. Elsey's litter.  Is it possible you are thinking of World's Best?
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Middle Child on June 25, 2011, 07:49:51 AM
You guys are lucky, my kitten eats corn litter, so that experiment failed.

No corn in Dr. Elsey's litter.  Is it possible you are thinking of World's Best?

OH!  Yes, that IS what I am thinking of! <hurries off to check the link>

<edit>  OH yes, now I remember.  I looked into that because the main reason I don't like clumping is the size of the particles.  I have a male cat who squats very low to pee.

The reason I haven't ever tried it is availability. And price. $14.99 for 18 pounds (at Amazon)....according to one review, that lasts 2 week for one cat. Yikes. Even with free shipping, that is beyond my reach.
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on June 25, 2011, 12:28:19 PM
You guys are lucky, my kitten eats corn litter, so that experiment failed.

No corn in Dr. Elsey's litter.  Is it possible you are thinking of World's Best?

OH!  Yes, that IS what I am thinking of! <hurries off to check the link>

<edit>  OH yes, now I remember.  I looked into that because the main reason I don't like clumping is the size of the particles.  I have a male cat who squats very low to pee.

The reason I haven't ever tried it is availability. And price. $14.99 for 18 pounds (at Amazon)....according to one review, that lasts 2 week for one cat. Yikes. Even with free shipping, that is beyond my reach.

I have shopped at Amazon for mannnnny years.  I'm disappointed with their high price (29.99 for 40 pounds) and ruse of "free shipping."  http://www.amazon.com/Precious-Cat-Premium-Clumping-Litter/dp/B0009X29WK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309022177&sr=8-1-fkmr0 (http://www.amazon.com/Precious-Cat-Premium-Clumping-Litter/dp/B0009X29WK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309022177&sr=8-1-fkmr0)  I understand it is costly to ship, but it would be more honest of them (IMHO) to just charge a decent price and not offer "free" shipping. Let the consumer decide if they want to pay the price of shipping or not.

PetsMart, in my area, only carries Cat Attract.  PetCo carries all the "flavors."  Often a feed stores that carry small pet products as well, will carry Dr. Elsey's... or can special order items for customers.  

The dust and/or perfume-y smells found in so many litters was KILLING me.  (Can't imagine the cats were too pleased either.) Seems if there wasn't dust or perfume, the litter boxes smelled to high heaven!  I really noticed how well a litter worked (or didn't), when we added two boxes to the master bedroom.   :o
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Middle Child on June 25, 2011, 12:43:07 PM
Oh yes, I agree about the Amazon price and their "free shipping" with a jacked up price.  I do have a feed store, but not once in all the years I have shopped there have they EVER followed up on something they supposedly "special ordered" for me, including Dr Elsey's. It's really annoying, but even if I call them on it "well you said already that you would order that for me" they just say, oh, yes I have to look into that. And, if, by some miracle they DO get the product in, they inevitably put it out and it is sold before I find out it's even come in.

it's just not worth the constant aggravation. Ironically they actually advertise locally (they are local owned) that they do "special orders" and "recognize repeat customers" and "get to know you and your needs". Oh Really?  How many times have I gone in and asked for the pro bios, and gottne funny looks when I do so.  

Sorry for the drift, that feed store gets my hackles up, as you can tell, haha.
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Tasha on June 27, 2011, 01:31:46 PM
I buy the Dr Elsey's "Precious Cat Ultra" at Petsmart~ it's usually $14.99 for a 40 pound bag.  Last time I bought it was on sale $12.99 for 40 pounds~ not bad  :)
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on June 27, 2011, 02:15:03 PM
I buy the Dr Elsey's "Precious Cat Ultra" at Petsmart~ it's usually $14.99 for a 40 pound bag.  Last time I bought it was on sale $12.99 for 40 pounds~ not bad  :)

Same price I paid.  I thought it was TOTALLY reasonable.  I buy litter any time I am NEAR a pet store.  lol  My theory...can't have too much litter on hand.   cat1
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Tasha on June 27, 2011, 02:33:12 PM
I also bed the litter really deep and use big litter boxes~ 1 40 pound bag for 1 litter box~ if they can't reach the bottom of the box and you can scoop the waste out your litter lasts a lot longer.

My favorite litter scoop in the world: http://www.litter-lifter.com/

 cat3
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on June 27, 2011, 09:43:11 PM
I also bed the litter really deep and use big litter boxes~ 1 40 pound bag for 1 litter box~ if they can't reach the bottom of the box and you can scoop the waste out your litter lasts a lot longer.

My favorite litter scoop in the world: http://www.litter-lifter.com/

 cat3

A 40 pound bag fits into ONE litter box!   :o  I do go deeper then the recommended 3 inches, for the reasons you stated.
The scoop looks cool.  I do a LOT of shoveling...need better ones.
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Tasha on June 28, 2011, 07:56:41 AM
I have 2 litter boxes out (2 cats).  One box is the Petmate Giant Litter pan and the other one is a Biddy Box, I like the Petmate one better but the Biddy looks better in my cat room  :D

Here is the Petmate:

http://www.amazon.com/Petmate-22040-Giant-Litter-Pan/dp/B000HHLVA4

Here is the Biddy:

http://www.biddycat.com/

Seriously, get the litter lifter scoop~ you will never use any other kind again  thumbsup1

 cat3
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on June 29, 2011, 04:56:17 PM
I have to have boxes with lids, or I would be cleaning the walls.  BTDT  I slowly added boxes with lids.  Everyone seems to be okay with them.  I was a little concerned with our last addition.  She was an outdoor cat for 5 years.  She adjusted easily.  Overall, she's been a QUEEN with adjusting to allllll the changes in her life.  We lucked out with her.
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on August 28, 2011, 06:38:59 PM
Tasha,
Does this look like the same "Litter Lifter?"  Was in Petco today, but wasn't sure. http://www.petco.com/product/113841/The-Litter-Lifter-Raking-Cat-Litter-Scoop.aspx?Ntt=litter%20lifter&OneResultRedirect=1

Also, I can't thank you ENOUGH for recommending Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat litter!!!    kissyou  I'm pretty sure I tried every brand made.  Never completely happy with any.

The next to no-dust issue...better than any present I've ever received!   :D
All 7 of ours now cover their "deposits."  I thought it was an individual cat preference to do or not to do.  Nope.  HAD to be the previous litter choices.  (This went on with every brand I ever used...except Precious Cat litter.)  

I have since learned that cats don't like perfume-y smells or dust.  Can't blame them.  I don't either...and I don't have to use a small enclosed area to do my "business."  ;)

I didn't realize our boxes do require 40 lbs of litter.  Probably because I always used litter that came in smaller packages.  Didn't do the math.  lol
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: KatieAndMe on August 28, 2011, 08:33:29 PM
Yes Lola, that's the right scoop. The video made it look like a definite improvement on regular scoops. I had to use a covered box with Simba because he peed all over, like most boys! Katie is such a dainty little girl and never misses her spot. I use one similar to the Biddy Box but smaller. I love that the sides are rounded and easy to clean. Plus it's shiny coating keeps stuff from sticking. Next time I need litter I think I'll try to find the Dr. Elsey's especially since it's priced so much better than most. Hopefully they'll have it in smaller bags because I can't carry a 40lb bag.  ::)
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on August 29, 2011, 11:14:21 AM
Yes Lola, that's the right scoop. The video made it look like a definite improvement on regular scoops. I had to use a covered box with Simba because he peed all over, like most boys! Katie is such a dainty little girl and never misses her spot. I use one similar to the Biddy Box but smaller. I love that the sides are rounded and easy to clean. Plus it's shiny coating keeps stuff from sticking. Next time I need litter I think I'll try to find the Dr. Elsey's especially since it's priced so much better than most. Hopefully they'll have it in smaller bags because I can't carry a 40lb bag.  ::)

Thanks for the scooper info!

Dr. Elsey's Precious cat litter does come in smaller packages.  The larger bag is better priced...like most things.  The Petco in my area only carries the Cat Attract.   :(  It is higher priced.  PetsMart carries all the flavors.  :)

I can't say enough GOOD things about this litter.  Absolutely NO negatives.  
No dust.  
No perfume smell in the air... or on the cats.  
No sticking.  
Clumps great.
Next to no tracking.  
Great odor control.  (I tell people if they really want to know how well their litter controls odors...put a litter box in their bedroom!)  
No sneezing...me or the cats.    
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Tasha on August 29, 2011, 02:49:30 PM
Yes, that's it Lola  :)

I didn't realize Petco had started carrying it  ;D

I agree that Dr Elsey's is the best litter, but I have seen a lot of people say they hate it  :-\

 cat3
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Shadow on August 29, 2011, 05:33:17 PM
Im going to have to try this one after im finished with this other one(fresh 4 life) I bought.  They carry it at PetSmart. Hope its not too expensive!!
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on August 29, 2011, 09:39:47 PM
I agree that Dr.Elsey's is the best litter, but I have seen a lot of people say they hate it  :-\

 cat3

Noooooooooo way!  Do you think they were just being pizzy because you (or someone else) may have been being too "strong" of a cheer leader for it?  I can't imagine not liking ANYTHING about it.  

Not only do I LOVE it  Bumpurr1 ...but the changes in our cats' litter box behavior was a VERY good sign they love it as well.  I can't imagine what someone (or a cat) wouldn't like about it.  

Maybe because their home doesn't have a pine or some other perfume-y smell that so many litters have...so they assume it isn't working?   :-\  I'm stunned.  

Shadow,
I pay $14.99 for 40 pounds of "regular" Precious Cat.  I've tried every brand of litter available.  Some lower priced than others and visa versa.  I find Precious Cat reasonably priced.  Cat Attract is more pricey.  I bought it, by mistake, when I first wanted to try the brand.
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Tasha on August 30, 2011, 08:11:37 PM
It seems like the people who don't like Dr Elsey's really like WBCL ~ I really didn't care for WBCL.  I know someone that tried Dr Elseys because I told her it was great and she insisted that the litterbox smelled awful and she had to go back to her old litter...  I can't explain it.

Another thing I like about Dr Elsey's is that they give free "shelter cat kits" to rescue organizations.  The kit includes a booklet, coupons for free litter and a sample of Cat Attract.   thumbsup1


 cat3
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on August 30, 2011, 10:18:29 PM
It seems like the people who don't like Dr Elsey's really like WBCL ~ I really didn't care for WBCL.  I know someone that tried Dr Elseys because I told her it was great and she insisted that the litterbox smelled awful and she had to go back to her old litter...  I can't explain it.

Another thing I like about Dr Elsey's is that they give free "shelter cat kits" to rescue organizations.  The kit includes a booklet, coupons for free litter and a sample of Cat Attract.   thumbsup1


 cat3


I have always been pretty anal about scooping and cleaning the litter boxes.  People have told me many times that they wouldn't know we had cats, if they couldn't see them.  Sooooo whatever I was using before changing to Precious Cat, was working... as far as smell.  BUT the difference, for me, was the next to NO DUST issue.  
I hate to admit this, but it took me changing to Precious Cat to realize the kitty sneezes (and not covering) were because of the previous litters.  You know how "we" ASSuME certain things are "normal,"  :-[ and then find out later that they are not...  

The donation of Precious Cat litter to shelters is a wonderful thing!  Mannnnnny people continue to use whatever the shelter was using.  That's cool that there are probably a lot of kitties out there not having to deal with the perfume smells or dust issues that most other litters have.  cat3
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: KatieAndMe on August 30, 2011, 11:22:08 PM
I bought some today at Petsmart and keeping fingers crossed Katie won't have any problems adjusting. She took to the WB fine after she gave me a funny look since she was use to clay at the pound. It's almost half the price of WB, I like that! I just wish it was flushable since I scoop as soon as Katie uses the box. Yes, I'm anal about it too because I have a very small house and her box is in the bathroom. I need some kind of container near the box that I can dump it in and take out to the garbage once a day. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on August 31, 2011, 01:01:28 AM
I bought some today at Petsmart and keeping fingers crossed Katie won't have any problems adjusting. She took to the WB fine after she gave me a funny look since she was use to clay at the pound. It's almost half the price of WB, I like that! I just wish it was flushable since I scoop as soon as Katie uses the box. Yes, I'm anal about it too because I have a very small house and her box is in the bathroom. I need some kind of container near the box that I can dump it in and take out to the garbage once a day. Any suggestions?

Good to hear that Precious Cat litter is cheaper than World's Best!!   thumbsup1

We have a litter box (or two) in just about every room of the house. So when I changed brands, there were always a few boxes that still had the old brand.  Some boxes would have old and new brands.  Lots of choices.  However, the boxes that had only Precious Cat litter in them were used as normally as before any changes.  

Like I have mentioned, I have tried mannnnnny brands and there were getting used to issues with some, but I didn't see that with Precious Cat.  If you only have one box, I would mix the new with the old...to stay on the safe side.  

As far as scooping as soon as there is a "deposit" in the box... At one time (for ONE day only), I used an empty Fresh Step plastic container to put the potty and poops in.  When removing the lid to add more...the smell was OVER-WHELMING.  I am very sensitive to smells, so maybe you won't have that problem.  

A "Litter Locker" may work better than an empty plastic litter container.  It has some pretty good reviews.  
http://www.petco.com/product/113820/Litter-Locker-II-Cat-Litter-Disposal-System.aspx?CoreCat=MM_CatSupplies_LitterAccessories
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Middle Child on August 31, 2011, 07:39:31 AM
I use doubled grocery store bags. I scoop into one until it starts to feel heavy then put it in my trash barrel. I  keep the dirty litter bag inside next to the litter boxes, stored in a stainless steel pot with a lid.  

Someone once mentioned they put the poop in little seal-able sandwich baggies before dropping it into the dirty litter bag, to control poop odor better, for the when you have to reopen the bag.  With four cats that would get too costly for me, but for one it might work.
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: KatieAndMe on August 31, 2011, 02:43:09 PM
Thanks. I don't have enough room in my house to really add anything. I have the litterbox in the shower so for now I think I'll hang a double grocery bag over the shower handle and tie the inside one just once so I can untie it easily. Emptying it once a day shouldn't be too smelly and I have a ton of grocery bags. Can't ever seem to throw them away. LOL
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: FurMonster Mom on September 02, 2011, 10:56:07 AM
This just popped into my head...  anyone familiar with Diaper Genie (http://www.playtexbaby.com/DiaperGenie/Diaper-Genie-II-Advanced-Disposal-System.aspx)? (<-- linky)
It's a special garbage can that seals to prevent diaper odor.  I bet it could be used for litter stinkies just as effectively.
I believe I saw a price of about $35 when I googled it.  
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: KatieAndMe on September 02, 2011, 02:41:27 PM
Okay so Katie adapted to the new litter without any problems. Since she likes to watch everything I do I made a learning experience out of changing the litter.  :D  I raked the clean with my hand and let her smell my hand and all went well except...she thought I was playing so she got in and proceeded to rake the litter right out of the box!! What a character I have here!! At least she only did it the first time and all is well since.
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on September 02, 2011, 04:31:13 PM
Okay so Katie adapted to the new litter without any problems. Since she likes to watch everything I do I made a learning experience out of changing the litter.  :D  I raked the clean with my hand and let her smell my hand and all went well except...she thought I was playing so she got in and proceeded to rake the litter right out of the box!! What a character I have here!! At least she only did it the first time and all is well since.

Don't forget to send in the UPC code and your receipt to get reimbursed.  (One of these days I will remember to do that as well. lol)
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: KatieAndMe on September 02, 2011, 06:47:27 PM
Thanks for the reminder. I had forgotten about that and I'm glad I kept the receipt!
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on September 08, 2011, 09:21:10 PM
The stoopid OP spelled "Elsey's" incorrectly, so all the subject lines have been edited in every post.  In case anyone is wondering why I edited all the posts.
It will be MUCH easier to do this sort of edit with the new and improved forum.  :)
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Shadow on October 16, 2011, 03:05:32 PM
Which of the precious cat liiters are best the ultra, regular, or scented? what is the scent?
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Shadow on October 16, 2011, 05:36:28 PM
Just bought some Ultra, big bag for 15$ hope this stuff works :)
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on October 16, 2011, 07:02:28 PM
I SWEAR by it!
http://parenting-furkids.com/index.php?topic=797.msg4836#msg4836

PS  We buy the blue bag.  Ultra.  NO scent.  
I've used mannnnnny brands.  NONE compare to Precious Cat.  IMHO 
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Shadow on October 17, 2011, 01:58:13 AM
I SWEAR by it!
http://parenting-furkids.com/index.php?topic=797.msg4836#msg4836

PS  We buy the blue bag.  Ultra.  NO scent.  
I've used mannnnnny brands.  NONE compare to Precious Cat.  IMHO 
ok im showing my age here what does IMHO mean??
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on October 17, 2011, 11:48:08 AM
ok im showing my age here what does IMHO mean??


In My Humble Opinion. 
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Shadow on October 17, 2011, 12:20:07 PM
OIC   LOL!!!
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Shadow on November 10, 2011, 11:51:02 PM
So I bought the biggest bag of this stuff, and really it is not that great.  It is like cement on the bottom of litter pan. Im going to have to try somthing that is not like "cement"   Years ago I used to get litter in a 40lb box at Costco, it was good stuff, though I no longer have a membership there. :(
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on November 11, 2011, 07:20:49 AM
So I bought the biggest bag of this stuff, and really it is not that great.  It is like cement on the bottom of litter pan. Im going to have to try somthing that is not like "cement"   Years ago I used to get litter in a 40lb box at Costco, it was good stuff, though I no longer have a membership there. :(

Sorry, you didn't like it.  Did you fill the litter box(es) with 3 or 4 inches, so the potty doesn't reach the bottom?  Being pretty much dust free and non perfume-y are the major selling points for me.  Also, it is the only litter (I've tried mannnnny) that all our felines now cover their deposits. 
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on November 13, 2011, 02:53:53 PM
Also...
I noticed, at our home, some of our litter boxes are made of different kinds of plastic and/or have a coating.  The ones without the "coating" are more apt to have urine stick to the sides. 

Just to be clear, you can use ANY litter you want to.  I'm not related to Dr. Elsey and I don't own stock in the company.   ;D
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Shadow on November 13, 2011, 03:52:18 PM
I do fill the boxes quite deep.  Yes I have two types of litterboxes, and it is sticking in the one older type, not the new one, but the new one has still a bit of the corn based litter in it.  :-\
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on November 13, 2011, 04:57:30 PM
The ones we have that are this brand and style...nothing sticks, when using Precious Cat.  

http://www.amazon.com/Litter-Pan-and-Hood-Jumbo/dp/B000HHO9QW/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1321224972&sr=1-11
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on March 02, 2012, 12:04:27 PM
MC,
Amazon finally lowered their price.  It also shows it is available for free shipping.  If you are interested...
http://www.amazon.com/Precious-Cat-Premium-Clumping-Litter/dp/B0009X29WK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330711449&sr=8-1-fkmr0
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on September 04, 2013, 04:21:53 AM
I was a bit bummed when I saw that Elsey's has a scented litter.  (I thought maybe they went over to the "dark" side.  lol)  Never bought it, or considered it, because of it being scented.  However, I actually read up on it... it only gives off a scent AFTER the cat leaves the box. 
I'll still stick to unscented, but I thought that was interesting. 
Title: Re: Dr. Elsey's Litter
Post by: Lola on November 03, 2013, 01:26:45 AM
The PetCo, by me, finally carries the Ultra (blue bag).  They used to only sell the Cat Attract.  I am fairly sure that was the norm… from what others have said.  Sooooo, if your PetCo didn't carry the Ultra before, you may want to check again.