Ultra Cat Litter

I have tried just about every litter on the market of the "clumping" variety. I moved a year and a half ago from a home where I had lived with two cats for years. While helping me pack this huge house which was filled with way too much "stuff," my daughter and her husband both commented on all the dust on everything, especially everything close to the above-ground basement where the two litter boxes were placed. Both of them said the dust made them cough, and once I started paying attention, I realized that I was coughing myself every time I cleaned the litter boxes, and the coughing got worse from disturbing the dust going through and sorting and packing. Once I was in the house I rented, I tried two or three different clumping litters, but all of them had the same heavy perfume odor and there was dust from it everywhere, and about half an inch of dust in the bottom of the litter box at all times, so there is no wonder it was getting everywhere with the help of the cats digging and the stuff flying everywhere. Not only that, but the cats sometimes had "damp" paws, the dust would stick to the paws, and they were tracking cement-like trails across the laminate flooring - and the carpeting as well, though at least I could not SEE that! Then I bought a house and spent four months remodeling it. Once again, during the process of packing, we could all see the cat litter dust everywhere and smell that heavy perfume they use to mask odor. I decided that before I moved into my home with brand new everything, including floor tile, carpeting, blinds, etc., I was going to do some research and try to find a less irritating and dusty litter. My reasoning was that if it was making people cough, it could not be good for my cats to breathe it, either. and I had had more than enough of the dust and the "wet cement" paw marks! I decided to give Precious Cat a try, and this was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am just sorry it took me so long to take the time and do the research. I have been using Precious Cat since the end of February. There is no perfume odor whatsoever, there is absolutely NO dust at all, the litter clumps as hard as a rock and never comes to pieces while being scooped, and for some reason, I seem to be adding litter to the boxes less frequently. I have not quite figured out the reason for this yet! Yes - it is pricey, but it is worth the price to me to get rid of that constant cloying smell and the dust everywhere all the time. At least Amazon has it now PRIME, which is a huge benefit, because I looked at Petco on-line and thought I had found a real deal. Wow! Forty pounds for $15.99! Then I got to checkout and the shipping was over $16.00! So back I came to blessed Amazon.com, and this is where I will purchase my Precious Cat Litter from now on. I will pay the higher price for such a high-quality litter, especially since I am using less of it than any other litter I have used in the past. Thanks for carrying Precious Cat, Amazon - and thanks for having it available PRIME, too. By the way, anyone who says the "pee balls" stick to the bottom of the box, try this: I lift one end of the box and drop it about 2 inches back to the floor, then tilt it away from me and repeat the process. This completely loosens the clumps and they are easy to scoop. I do this because I am 74 and the less time I spend being down on my knees cleaning litter boxes, the better off I am! I DID replace my litter boxes, because the ones I had were made of some weird kind of plastic that the clumps DID stick to. Remembering a Maine Coon cat breeder with a LOT of cats and kittens who used plastic tote bins without the lids, I bought two Rubbermaid Roughneck bins with 8" sides, tossed out the lids that came with them, and they are in use now as litter boxes and work great. The higher sides keep the litter from being thrown out with fastidious kitties getting carried away in the covering up process and flinging the litter about, and because one of my cats is a 17-pound Maine Coon female, she is VERY happy not to have to cram her big furry self, including her gorgeous long plume of a tail, into even the largest covered litter box I could find. We are ALL much happier with Precious Cat and new open-top litter boxes! And I must be honest - my first purchase of Precious Cat was NOT from Amazon, because at the time it was not PRIME and I got it cheaper elsewhere. Happily, this is not the case any longer.

Since rescuing my two kittens five years ago, I’ve researched and tried plenty of litters, including natural and organic alternatives. Dr. Elsey’s Ultra has been my favorite for the past two years! I’m always open to trying the next best thing, but this is the one I (and my cats) keep coming back to. It really does last a month in my experience, just as claimed! My personal ratings: • Noticeable odor: 2.5/10, with lower being better. • Dust: 2.5/10. Not dust-free, but relatively low in my experience. • Clumping: 9/10. It clumps well, although little bits occasionally try to escape through the scooper. • Ease of scooping: 9/10. Easy cleanup is a big reason I stick with it. • Value for the price: 7/10. • Lifting the dang box: 0/10. That thing is HEAVY! The litter is great; the complimentary arm workout is too I guess 🤷‍♀️ Even with the weight, having it delivered beats hauling it out of the store and back home myself. Anyways, after five years of experimenting with litter for two cats, this remains my favorite overall!

I have had cats for over 40 years. This is by far the best cat litter I’ve ever used. It is extremely low dust, low tracking, unscented, controls odor, and makes the tightest hardest clumps from liquid waste that I have ever seen. My cats like it. There’s absolutely nothing I don’t like about this cat litter.

I have been getting this cat litter for quite some time. I actually have it on automatic delivery for about a year now! You cannot beat this price for clumping litter. I am at heart a tidy cats clump gal. I used to have two cats and it began getting quite pricey. The clumping works great. The price is phenomenal. I noticed you do have to tend to the litter a bit more often otherwise there can be some moist clumps in the corner that are never fun. I found mixing it with whatever tidy cats when on sale seems to stop that problem especially if I am away for a few days. Again, you cannot beat the quality for the price! Not dusty and not smelly. Great product!

I've been using this kind of litter for about two years. I started out with a more expensive litter, but found it very dusty and messy. I did my research and found that many cat owners liked Dr. Elsey's litter. I gave it a try, and I liked the results. There are probably better litters out there in terms of weight, texture, and environmental friendliness, but for price, odor control, and clumping this is about as good as it gets. Not all cats are alike and it might be a bad choice for you and/or your feline companions. For me and my cat, it's easily five stars, with the occasional "off" bag being a little lower quality. Other pertinent info: I only have one neutered male short-haired cat, so those with unaltered males, females, long-haired, or multiple cats might have different experiences. I use an Arm and Hammer sifting litter box, plus a Durascoop aluminum litter scoop to remove waste from the sifter and anything the sifter misses. Probably overkill, but it just makes things easier. Also, although this litter is very good at stopping odor, I tend to add some Arm and Hammer litter deodorizer just in case. It also helps prevent any clumps sticking to the litter pan if my cat happens to dig too deep or I don't notice the litter's gotten a little too shallow. Here's my rundown of how this litter performs, based on a couple years of regular use: This is a heavy litter, so if you have mobility issues or can't lift much weight, you might prefer other options. For my litter box, a 40-lb bag is enough to fill the litter box about 1.75 times. Some boxes are deeper or overall bigger than mine, so plan on purchasing a bag every 1.5 litter box changes per litter box in your household. This stuff forms solid clumps and you don't normally smell it except right after the cat's been to the box. The bag will say to change the litter and scrub the box once a month, but it's best to change the litter and scrub the box at least every 2-3 weeks. After around 3 weeks the area around the litter box may begin to noticeably smell. The litter forms solid, heavy clumps that usually don't break and are easy to scoop. If your litter is too shallow in the box or if your cat tends to urinate right next to the sides, the clumps won't form properly and you'll end up with a nasty soggy mess that sticks firmly to your litter box. Because of how hard and heavy the clumps are, they tend to sink to the bottom over time, especially if your cat has a large volume of urine. If the clumps hit the bottom of your litter box before they fully form, then they stick there and the moisture where they touch the pan doesn't get absorbed by the litter. Therefore, if the litter level is too low, top it up to avoid a difficult-to-clean mess. Also, I try to scoop twice a day and level off/smooth the litter with the scoop so it will last longer and I'll be less likely to find clumps cemented to the box. Because of how this litter works, you'll want to avoid buying it if your cat needs or prefers especially shallow litter, if your cat urinates in the corners or against the sides of the box, or if your cat tends to aggressively dig in the litter, making it more likely to urinate too close to the pan for the litter to form clumps. I have no answer to those reviewers who've found this litter cemented to their cats' paws. The cat's paws would have to be wet for this to occur, either from water in the surrounding area or their own urine. I've never seen this issue with my cat, even though he loves playing in the sinks and leaves wet pawprints everywhere. As for the dust level, compared to the other bigger-name litter I tried initially, it's usually much less dusty. Sometimes I receive an extra-dusty bag, but it usually lives up to its low-dust promise. Consistency-wise, this litter tends to be medium-grain, but it's literally a mixed bag. Usually, there's sandy, fine-textured litter as well as coarser bits, some of which might look more like gravel. It does track a little, especially right after the cat leaves the box, but it usually isn't too bad. I sometimes get a bag with litter that looks more tan than grey/off-white. That suggests it's been in a damp environment for a while, and a bag that looks tan will not be as good at odor control or clumping as a grey/off-white bag. It will still work, but needs changing sooner. This is probably more of an issue with storage/shipping than with the litter itself, but it does bear mentioning.

Did a 25 day test w/ World's Best Cat Litter Clumping Litter Formula, Nature's Miracle Just for Cats Corn Cob Litter, and Just the Crystals Premium Crystal Cat Litter. I've also previously used Dr. Elsy's Precious Cat Ultra Premium Cat Litter and can offer a comparison with it as well. (#1) World's Best: Clumps very well and doesn't track much at all. There is a small amount of dust, but the dust appears to have a large particle size and doesn't stay airborne, so it settles quickly back into the box instead of getting all over everything. There is a slight odor to the litter which is a little unusual, but it doesn't smell bad, and it seems to control the cat odor well. It's also light weight, which makes it easy to scoop. My four cats had no problem w/ World's Best. Of the four litters, this is the one I'll probably end up going back to. Some people look at the cost per pound and say it is too expensive, but it is less dense than the clay litters, and as a result it takes less poundage to fill a litter box. While I didn't measure this precisely, I'd tend to say the 28 lbs bag of World's Best goes at least as far as a 40 lbs bag of Precious Cat (or other fine clay litter), which makes the costs a lot more comparable (just don't overpay for the litter - some of the Amazon marketplace resellers gouge on the price). (#2 - tie) Just the Crystals: I tried this litter based on the excellent reviews here on Amazon. It doesn't track very much at all (and given the large granules, it is easy to vacuum up when it does). It is easier to scoop than the others, as you just scoop out the poop and then stir it - you don't need to remove the urine. While that sounds a bit gross, it really doesn't appear to get wet, smelly, or dirty any quicker than the others. I was also really impressed with the manufacturer, who definitely seems to stand behind their brand. All of that said, while Just the Crystals is much less dusty than the clay litters, it did create a small amount of airborne dust while scooping. It wasn't particularly objectionable, but was more than either Nature's Miracle (which had none) or World's Best (which settled before getting very airborne). My cats also used this box less than the others, though they've never used a crystal litter before and likely just aren't used to it, which I can't hold against Just the Crystals. The verdict? I probably won't continue with Just the Crystals myself, but if I used an automatic litter box this would probably be my litter of choice. Price does seem a little bit more than other premium litters when measured by volume (not weight), but because you don't throw out the peed up litter, you still have just as much litter in the box after 3 weeks as you had when you filled it initially (versus the other litters where you're steadily throwing away litter as it gets peed up), which balances things out a bit. (#2 - tie) Nature's Miracle: Basically zero dust, very lightweight (so it is really easy to scoop), and it also smells great coming out of the package. It does track a bit more than the others, though that's only a minor annoyance to me (could be worse depending on where the box is). The real problem though is that it doesn't clump well, and since the clumps fall apart, small pieces of old, peed up litter gradually build up in the box, which means it starts smelling bad faster. While I used Nature's Miracle for years, this is eventually what pushed me away from it. If they could fix the clumping issue, this would probably be my favorite litter because of the non-existent dust and light weight. The clumping issue is a fairly big deal to me though, and World's Best gets me most of the advantages without that major disadvantage. Per unit of volume this seems comparable to other premium litters - perhaps a bit less than World's Best or Just the Crystals - but you might need to change it more often to keep it from smelling bad, which could make it less cost effective. (#3) Dr. Elsy's Precious Cat: Clumps extremely well and controls odor quite well. When I had a stray cat and her kittens, this is the litter I picked once they were of age to use a litter box (rather, I used the kitten version of it) because it seemed to control the odor the best for the longest period of time. It does track a bit more than the litters with larger granules (like World's Best or Just the Crystals), and it's fairly heavy, which makes it harder to scoop and change. The worst part is the dust though. As the litter ages, the granules seem to break down into smaller pieces that go airborne and make absolutely awful dust. The older it got, the worse it became. Scooping it would set off the smoke alarm in the room, and I had to wipe down everything in the room with a wet rag to remove the thick coating of litter dust. With one box in the past (prior to this test), it eventually got bad enough I felt like I had to cover my mouth while scooping it. I've tried their Respiratory Relief version as well, and that wasn't any better. I've also tried mixing it with a less dusty litter like Nature's Miracle, but that made little difference. Price per unit volume seems a bit less than World's Best or Just the Crystal's (more comparable to Nature's Miracle - maybe a little less than it too), but I wouldn't use it anymore even if it were free - can't stand the dust. As for test methodology... All of the boxes were changed the same day. They were also washed before changing them using fragrance free detergent (I use fragrance free laundry detergent to do the boxes - it's mild, leaves no odor, and I'm sure won't irritate my cats). The litter boxes are converted from large Rubbermaid totes (I needed something with high sides as I have one cat that sometimes doesn't squat and pees over the sides of regular litter boxes). I scoop them once daily at night. While all of the boxes are pretty large (again, they're Rubbermaid storage totes), one is about 50% larger than the others. Historically, my cats have preferred that box, perhaps because of the extra room. In this test, that box had World's Best, and, true to form, they used that box more than the others. That said, the box size may factor into that. Also, I did not actually measure volume for the price comparisons. Those are very loose estimates based on how much it felt like I needed to dump into the boxes to fill them. At the end of the day, the price differences between them weren't so significant as to be the major differentiator between them.

I absolutely love Dr. Elsey’s cat litter for my fur baby! My kitten started developing blisters on her paws, and I rushed her to the vet. My vet suspected she might be having an allergic reaction to the Tidy Cats litter I had been using and recommended Dr. Elsey’s, explaining that it was developed with veterinary expertise and is unscented and low-dust. The difference has been amazing! My baby girl’s paws cleared up, and I couldn’t be happier. On top of that, I no longer have that lingering kitty litter smell in my home! When they say unscented, they mean it—there’s no added perfume, yet it does an incredible job of controlling litter box odors. I love that my kitten is more comfortable, my home smells fresh, and I don’t have to deal with overpowering fragrances. This litter has been a game-changer for us! I recommend Dr. Elsey’s 1,000%! If you’re looking for an unscented, low-dust litter that does an excellent job controlling odors, this is absolutely worth trying. My fur baby and I are both very happy! ❤️

I've been through a lot of different brands of litter over the years. This is the first one I've found that clumps harder than tidy cats which in return makes the litter last longer. I have two litter boxes. One is a litter robot and the other is just a generic high sided open pan. It seems to work just fine in the litter robot. Pros: No scent in the litter, and while I thought this might make it have a odor after a while, it actually has less odor than the scented brands I've tried. Tracks less than the other brands. Absorbs and Clumps really hard to help keep the litter lasting longer. Doesn't stick to the pan as much as other brands. Good Price. Cons: It is still a clay litter, so it does have some dust kick up. I would say it's better than most clay based litters I've tried. It's heavy. Overall: I would recommend this product to anyone that wants a great performing litter for a good price. Don't waste your money on the cheap stuff that you will have to change a lot more often and end up spending more money. Just buy this one. I like it. My cats don't complain about it. We are all happy over here.

I have two cats and struggled to find a cat litter that helps me manage the litter easily. The absorbency of the litter makes it extremely easy to find the clumps of urine and tracks the poo easily. It makes litter cleaning within few minutes which is super convenient for a single mum of two boys and busy on the go schedule. For the amount this package comes in, one bag lasts me for 3+ months and a great value for money!

I recently decided to switch from crystal to clay litter and ordered two bags, intending to have an extra on hand in case I got busy. However, I was surprised when they shipped me one massive 40kg bag instead. It was incredibly heavy, and lifting it felt like it was going to break my back. Unfortunately, the packaging was disappointing. There was a tear in the bag, causing sand to spill out. Unlike other brands that package their product in a box to prevent damage, this one didn't seem to care about protecting the product during shipping. When people say the clumping is HARD, they mean it—literally. Scooping and cleaning the litter box was a real struggle. On the plus side, it does the job well, isn’t dusty, and controls odors to some extent. Adding a litterbox deodorant helped significantly with odor control. In conclusion, for its price, this is probably the best affordable litter on the market, especially if you're concerned about your cat's lungs due to dust. I'm not sure if my cat loves it, but he definitely prefers it over the old clay litter I bought in the past. While I still personally prefer crystal litter for its softness on the paws, it's just too expensive. Overall, this is a good product, and I’ll consider buying it again—just in a smaller size.

This is the best litter I’ve ever used. I’ve tried so many different types of litter to help with how much my two cats were tracking around the house. I was getting so sick of having to clean white paw prints everywhere and constantly sanitizing. This stuff has zero tracking and has made my life SO much easier when it comes to cleaning. I used to hate having to clean other litter and the clumps would fall apart everywhere and make a huge mess. This stuff clumps into super hard tight balls that never fall apart. Soooo easy to scoop now. You do need to have a super sturdy litter scoop though cause the clumps are almost like balls of cement and very heavy. This stuff also helps to dehydrate poop very well so I never have problems with messy sticky poop getting stuck to the sides of the box or on the scoop. I find that since this stuff is so good at clumping it leaves the rest of the litter much cleaner for longer and I don’t actually have to completely dump the litter once a month and replace with a new batch. Saves me time and money. It’s also unscented and doesn’t easily get stinky or hold onto the stink once it’s been scooped clean. I hated how other litters would still stink even after it had been cleaned. Not a problem with this one. Only negative is that this stuff is super heavy so I need my husband to do the first pour out of a new bag. Maybe if the packaging had a handle or something it would be easier.

He probado muchas marcas pero ya me quedo para siempre con esta. Controla muy bien los olores y aglutina muy bien lo que La hace fácil de limpiar y así dura más.

The order was split into three. First bag arrived, only two weeks. Second and Third never arrived. Product not great - wasn't that absorbent and the wet material turns into a glue-llike material that is really difficult to clean.