It forms quick clumps for easy clean-up and is 99.9% dust-free, so both you and your cat can breathe easy. We found the litter to have a light, chemical scent that wasn't overpowering and the litter itself had a slightly sandy texture.

Yes, Tidy Cats litter is safe for cats. We conduct extensive testing of our litter products, including a safety review by a veterinary toxicologist of all materials used in the manufacturing process.

It's made with natural clay and a deodorizing system that helps offer 10-day odor control when used as directed, making it ideal for single- or multiple-cat households. With long-lasting odor control, this clumping cat litter features a clean linen scent.

Sadly due to supply constraints, it is with great regret that TIDY CATS Litter 24/7 Performance and Instant Action will be discontinued from January 2023. Limited stock is available.

Bruns says to look or litter made with ingredients like activated charcoal - such as the Fresh Step Calm litter which comes in scented and unscented. Cat litter with baking soda (like the Arm & Hammer Super Scoop Cat Litter) can also help contain scents and keep them from permeating a living space.

According to Cécile Pétel, writing in “Something in the air: why cat pee stinks and how to control litter odor,” the culprit in generating litter box odor is the bacterial composition of urea, which manifests itself in ammonia; that's what you smell.

Silica crystal cat litter is not dangerous for cats or humans. Clumping clay litter has its own specific health concerns beyond silica dust.

The best choice is biodegradable litter because they are made from materials that are safe for cats and the environment. Biodegradable litters include cat litter made from corn cobs, pine pellets, or wheat straw; sand; and paper-based (non-clumping) clumping litters.

Litter Helps Prevent Smell If the litter box is too full of waste, a cat will avoid it, so ensure regular cleaning, particularly if you have more than one cat. Alternatively, cats will refuse the box if the litter is overly fragrant. You need to find the right balance, and that's what the litter does.

Cats are small and have an excellent sense of smell, so the added scent in kitty litter is designed to be subtle. Like humans, some cats are more sensitive to scents than others. If you or your cat sneezes or coughs around scented cat litter, an unscented version may be better for you.

Best Overall Cat Litter: Frisco Multi-Cat Unscented Clumping Clay Cat Litter. This cat litter has many features that are preferred by cats, namely that it's an unscented, clumping clay material. The litter is low-dust, which is helpful for cats (especially those with allergies or feline asthma) and pet parents alike.

Silica litter prevents bacteria with crystals that absorb urine and help dehydrate feces, making your cat's litter box too dry to sustain any growth. This helps prevent kidney problems and UTIs in cats. Environmentally, silica litters will biodegrade and are non-toxic, making them a better choice than clay.