14 best cat litter packs

Cat tray is an important attribute of keeping an animal clean. The type of filler used largely depends on how quickly the animal will get used to its “household”, as well as how convenient the maintenance of the tray by the owners will be.

What are cat litter products?

The first criterion for difference is composition. Fillers can be:

1. Silica gel - these are granules of dried polysilicic acid pieces, the most economical type of filler, suitable for adult cats;
2. Clay most natural for animals due to the proximity of the material to the natural soil;
3. Woody From the pressed sawdust the most environmentally friendly and do not cause safety issues.

By the principle of action, the fillers are divided into clumping, when the liquid, being absorbed by the material, forms a lump; Absorbers do not change their structure, but retain moisture and odors.

Experts portal EXPERTOLOGY identified the best brands of fillers, based on the opinion of cat owners, veterinarians and the general characteristics of materials.

Top silica gel filler rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	Rating
Top silica gel cat litter	1	Fresh step crystals	4.9
	2	Smart cat	4.8
	3	N1 Crystals	4.7
	4	Cat step	4.7
	5	PRETTYCAT	4.6
The best clay cat litter	1	Ever Clean Multi-Crystals	4.9
	2	Fresh Step Extreme Clay	4.8
	3	Canada Litter Scoopable Baby Powder	4.8
	4	Eurolitter Baby Powder	4.7
	5	Better way flushable	4.6
	6	Pronature holistic	4.5
Top wood cat litter	1	Cat's Best Eko Plus	4.9
	2	N1 Naturel Green Tea	4.8
	3	Clean woody paws	4.7

Top silica gel cat litter

Transparent or slightly tinted granules of silicon dioxide differ in size, which is selected based on the size of the cat. The material actively absorbs water, increasing in its own volume, which ensures its efficiency. True, all silica gel fillers must be kept in a dry room in a fully sealed package, otherwise their effectiveness is reduced due to the absorption of moisture from the air. Also, due to the peculiarities of a significant increase in volume, the used crystals should not be thrown into the toilet - this can lead to blockages.

Fresh step crystals

Rating: 4.9

American Fresh Step Crystals opens the rating of silica gel fillers - one of the best materials that can cope with unpleasant odors in cat litter. Moreover, this ability of the granules is maintained up to 30 days when used in accordance with the recommendations.

Fresh Step Crystals are smooth, formed dust-free granules, they do not stick to the paws and do not injure them, so the cat remains in the tray after the hike in the tray. In addition, the softness of the granules contributes to the silent stay of the animal in the toilet.

The manufacturer recommends pouring a layer of granules with a thickness of 3.5 cm into the tray and timely remove the formed lumps, stirring the remnants of the material to redistribute the unworked crystals.

Some users note low protection from odors, which may be due to an insufficient amount of granules in the tray (for example, a large cat will need more material), with the use of already moistened crystals or health problems in a cat.These disadvantages apply to all types of silica gel fillers.

Smart cat

Rating: 4.8

The second place was taken by a Smart Cat cat litter filler made with neutral odor and flavored with lavender, apple and even orange (which is strange, because cats do not like citrus odors).

Granules perfectly absorb moisture and odors, safe for the feet and legs of a person. The peculiarity of flavored fillers is the creation of a light plume of orange, lavender or apple esters, but some users still notice the detachment of cats from trays with such contents and henceforth preferred Smart Cat without perfumes.

Despite the stated absence of dust, the owners of four-legged note the dustiness of filler.

You can buy a Smart Cat from 224 rubles for 1 kg.

N1 Crystals

Rating: 4.7

The popular brand N1 Crystals offers pet owners a versatile filler for trays, as well as antibacterial. The latter is recommended for use in homes with young children, allergies and sick animals - the material prevents the reproduction and spread of pathogens.

It absorbs odors and moisture of N1 Crystals as well as the previously considered fillers, and the third place to the product is due to the increased content of crystalline dust that sticks to the cat's paws and spreads around the house. Some users have found a way out - sifting the contents of the package through a sieve, but this is not always a convenient procedure.

The cost of silica gel N1 Crystals starts with a mark of 97 rubles per 1 kg.

Cat step

Rating: 4.7

Cat Cat antibacterial silica gel cat litter has a fourth place ranking, blocking odors. The crystals absorb liquid, but their resource is shorter - for most users, the duration of use is not 2-3 weeks, but 1-2, which is especially important for toilets of large animals. The granules also differ in their increased size, perhaps from a coarser structure - the sound of using a cat tray is more vividly heard.

Hardened crystals and feces must be removed as it is formed, leaving only clean granules.

Cat Step cost per kilogram is on average 78-82 rubles.

PRETTYCAT

Rating: 4.6

Closes the rating of silica gel fillers for cat litter PRETTYCAT - widely advertised and popular material for the tray. It absorbs moisture, but very quickly and the resource of the granules is much less than the manufacturer claims - 1-2 weeks instead of a month when used by an adult cat. PRETTYCAT crumpled, so monitor the tray hygiene is easy.

Dust in the packages is not observed, the granules are distinguished in blue - this is a danger for families with small children. Also, the filler for small kittens will not work - the crystals are too big for them and will most likely be perceived as a toy.

The cost of PRETTYCAT per kilogram is about 246 rubles.

The best clay cat litter

Clay is the closest in composition to natural ground, so cats best of all go to clay fillers - they absorb well, retain a lot of smell, easily move their paws to bury, however, the cost per kilogram is somewhat higher than that of middle-class silica gels. Fillers differ in particle size and grade of clay used.

Ever Clean Multi-Crystals

Rating: 4.9

The leading position among the clay litter for cat litter was taken by a unique product of Ever Clean Multi-Crystals made of bentonite and additional blue and green crystals, with the assistance of activated carbon that contribute to masking the smell, while there is no flavoring in the filler. The composition additionally introduced antibacterial additives to prevent the reproduction of pathogens, which is especially useful for sensitive, sick animals.

The concrete used for the manufacture of granules with a size of 0.5 ... 2.0 mm, perfectly absorbs water - up to 5 liters per 1 kg of clay, the tray can not be updated for up to 2 months.

The peculiarity of Ever Clean Multi-Crystals is the combined granules, a piece of coal is hidden under the concrete shell. Such layering of the crystal and provides the most reliable protection against odors. The blue and green components block the secret that is not absorbed into the main granules immediately.

The manufacturer's recommended thickness of the layer of Ever Clean Multi-Crystals in the tray is 7 cm or 5 kg per tab. Humidified areas harden, they should be cleaned as they are formed, only thrown into the trash.

The cost of the filler is about 120 rubles per kilogram.

Fresh Step Extreme Clay

Rating: 4.8

The second place was given by experts to cat litter with a triple odor control system Fresh Step Extreme Clay. It is made of light clay (1 kg is 2 liters of granules) with high absorption. When absorbing moisture, the granules release the natural aroma of purity and freshness, retaining the unpleasant smell inside with the help of activated carbon.

The peculiarity of the Fresh Step Extreme Clay filler is the use of the Fresh step system, which is activated as soon as the cat enters the tray and throughout the animal’s stay in the toilet. It also prevents the growth of fetid bacteria between visits to the four-paw tray.

The cost of the Fresh Step Extreme Clay filler is about 213 rubles.

Canada Litter Scoopable Baby Powder

Rating: 4.8

The Canada Litter Scoopable Baby Powder cat litter has a delicate smell of baby powder - it is unsharp for the cat receptors and at the same time refreshing, while the granules absorb moisture and “lock” unnecessary odors. Raw materials are effective sodium betonite, characterized by high absorbency - up to 350% of its own weight. The filler poured into the tray is able to work for several weeks, you only need to remove the lumps that form.

The filler gets the third place at a relatively high consumption - the manufacturer recommends pouring a layer of 10-12 cm, you will need a tray with high walls. When used in a low tray, the embankment will have to be updated more often.

The cost of Canada Litter Scoopable Baby Powder is low - about 63 rubles per kilogram.

Eurolitter Baby Powder

Rating: 4.7

Another Canadian cat litter Eurolitter Baby Powder, which, by the way, also has the smell of powder, ranked fourth in the category of clay fillers rating. The granules of optimal size absorb moisture well and block most of the odors inside, but do not fully collect volatile substances, a certain “smell” can still be felt when the tray is not timely picked up. The rest is a worthy solution for a domestic cat and punctual owners.

The cost of Eurolitter Baby Powder clay granules is about 60 rubles per kilo.

Better way flushable

Rating: 4.6

The fifth in the rating cat litter Better Way Flushable from the USA is the first one, which differs by the type of clay for the production of granules - the zeolite is involved in the process in combination with the previously mentioned concrete. Natural zeolite has a unique ability to absorb moisture and odors without losing the structure of the crystal.

Consumption of Better Way Flushable standard filler - it is necessary to maintain the level of 7-10 cm in the tray and after the cat has gone to the toilet to eliminate the resulting lumps. By the way, the manufacturer allows you to throw out of the toilet - this is possible due to the natural zeolite, which retains its shape with limited swelling.

Filler price for 1 kg - from 124 rubles.

Pronature holistic

Rating: 4.5

Completing the ranking of clay cat litter product brand ProNature Holistic. These are clay granules, besides absorbing moisture, they additionally mask unpleasant odors with natural eucalyptus oil added to the composition - not all cats like it, but the owners at the same time provide animal care and freshness in the room. True, it is possible only with the timely cleaning of spent swollen granules and feces.

Unfortunately, the dislike of some cats for the ProNature Holistic tray with filler is not the only drawback of the material, the difficulty of finding it in the store is another difficult task. However, someone lucky will have to pay from 85 rubles per 1 kg.

Top wood cat litter

Wood fine sawdust is one of the most environmentally friendly types of cat litter. In fact, its production is a recycling of waste logging materials. Enterprises for the manufacture of fillers are refined and pressed sawdust by means of simple installations and pack the product in bags. Newly fallen trees may also be involved. This is the main reason for the low price of wood pellets, which, by the way, are more practical than ordinary sawdust - they do not stick to the paws so intensely, and the pellets are scattered only when wet. The material used in any case in a few years will rot over without special efforts of nature, for which fans of eco-products like it.

Cat's Best Eko Plus

Rating: 4.9

The cat litter leader is Cat's Best Eko Plus. It is much more effective than analogs - liquid in the volume of up to 700% is retained in the capillaries of wood fibers, which, moreover, block the smell and mask it with its own ether, from which you can remove the tray less often, although it is recommended to do it in a timely manner. For the production no improvement additives are used, only natural wood, mainly coniferous.

Spent Cat's Best Eko Plus can be flushed into the toilet in small quantities - it, like toilet paper, is completely soluble in water and does not form sewer blockages (if local waste disposal rules permit).In addition, soft sawdust in pellets is comfortable for cats' paws and they go to the tray with a hunt.

The cost of 1 liter Cat's Best Eko Plus starts at 86 rubles.

N1 Naturel Green Tea

Rating: 4.8

In the second place in the ranking is wood filler from Himalayan cedar with green tea filler from the N1 Naturel brand. Fibers are distinguished by intensive absorption of liquid, as well as the retention of odors, aided by green tea leaves in the composition. The aroma of the filler is soft, not as active as that of coniferous sawdust, therefore it is especially pleasant for many cats.

The peculiarity of "N1 Naturel Green Tea" is the ability to clump, which is provided by the unique Australian production technology.

Like any other wood filler, the N1 Naturel has a significant drawback - the ability to stick to folders and spread in this way around the house.

The cost of "N1 Naturel Green Tea" - 247 rubles per 1 kg. Expensive, but optimal for cats with allergies and digestive problems.

Clean woody paws

Rating: 4.7

Closing paws “Clean Feet Woody”, closing the rating, is declared as non-sticking to the paws of the animal, the veracity of this judgment is confirmed by the owners of cats using the material. “Clean feet” are extruded granules. They absorb moisture and odors, but they do not crumble. The effect was achieved by a more dense pressing, from which the lumps become more rigid and are often perceived by animals as toys. Accordingly, for training a kitten to the tray, this filler will not work.

From a practical point of view, “Clean Wood Paws” has no complaints about quality, and granules fall apart very rarely, with timely cleaning of damp wood, the problem is eliminated.

The cost of granules is low - from 32 rubles per 1 kg.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.