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Here are the results.
You love your cat, but the litter box?
The best cat litters for odor control handle unwanted smells while also keeping tracking and dust low.
Elseys Precious Cat Ultra cat litterhad by far the most neutral smell one sensitively nosed tester tried.
She received her doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Oklahoma State University.
Joey Lusvardi is a certified cat behavior consultant and the owner ofClass Act Catsin Minneapolis.
Hes also a member of thePet Professional Guild, which promotes positive, ethical pet training practices.
Clay litters are the most common option on the market because theyre typically easy to use and affordable.
There are also questions about how sustainable clay litter is.
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It has also garnered more than 10,000 perfect five-star ratings on Amazon and a 4.5-star overall rating.
Activated charcoal helps with odors while the clay-based litter clumps efficiently for odor and mess control.
It clumps well and the baking soda-packed formula is tough on odors.
Made from corn, its a lot lighter than your standard clay litter but still effective on odor.
Choose from three bag sizes: 8, 15, or 32 pounds.
Amazon reviewers give it 4.4 stars overall, after more than 11,000 ratings.
However, its also the priciest option on the list.
Plus, the fresh scent is not overpowering, and most importantly, my cat doesnt mind it.
Elsey’s Precious Cat Ultra cat litter.
It clumps well, and the brand calls it allergen-free and 100% natural.
The results were eye-opening.
I just figured litter was litter until now."
FAQs
How Often Should You Change Out All The Kitty Litter To Control Odors?
No matter which litter you choose, Lusvardi says it should be cleaned at least once a day.
Additionally, clumping litter may lastup to two weeksbefore needing to be completely changed.
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Cristina Sanza
Cristina Sanzais an associate editor and writer at Bustle and the proud cat parent of 17-year-old Champ.
She has over a decade of experience finding cat products that are up to his high standards.
She works on verticals from fashion to skin care and kitchen gadgets.
Primarily, she is a devoted cat butler to 8-year-old Ruby.
Joey Lusvardiis a certified cat behavior consultant and the owner of Class Act Cats in Minneapolis.
This article was originally published onNovember 6, 2021
