Cat Litter

Choose by your priorities: clumping clay litters for easy scooping, non-clumping or crystal litters for low dust and longer changes, biodegradable litters (wood, corn, wheat, paper) for compostability, and silica gel for high absorption and low odor; consider your cat’s health, age, and litter box preferences

Fill the box to the manufacturer’s recommended depth (usually 2–4 inches for clumping litters), scoop solids daily, and fully replace non-clumping or biodegradable litters every 1–2 weeks and clumping litters every 2–4 weeks depending on cat count, litter type, and odor control

Low-dust formulations, larger granule sizes, and heavier litters reduce tracking and airborne dust; clumping ability and activated carbon or baking soda additives help control odor, while silica/crystal litters and some biodegradable options offer longer odor absorption

Prices vary by material, bag size, and brand; budget options can be found under $50 for larger quantities while premium or specialty litters cost more, with average product pricing in the market around the mid-range of the category

You can transition by gradually mixing increasing amounts of the new litter with the old over 5–7 days to reduce avoidance; avoid abrupt switches, and monitor your cat for litter box avoidance or digestive or respiratory signs

Follow manufacturer instructions: most clay and crystal litters should be disposed of in household trash, while some biodegradable litters may be compostable (only if labeled safe for compost and not used with cat waste) or accepted by municipal green waste programs; never flush cat litter unless explicitly labeled flushable