There are multiple perks to having furry friends around your home.
Here at Topdust, we love dogs and cats equally—but the record shows that cats are an especially great pet option for those with busy schedules, or who live in a smaller apartment. Cats are pretty low-maintenance because they tend to be fairly independent, they bathe themselves, and they don't need to be taken outside on walks daily like dogs do.
There is one con about being a cat owner that dog owners don't experience: Litter boxes. Especially if you live in a small city apartment that tends to amplify all the worst smells, finding the perfect litter is about as miraculous as finding a cat who won't scratch your couch.
But not all litter is created equal. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat litter options that you can order online right now to make your litter box as hassle-free as possible.
PrettyLitter
PrettyLitter is a clump-free litter that's made of lightweight silica gel. It's highly absorbent, meaning you can use less to take care of your kitty's business, and changes colors to alert you to issues like urinary tract infections, metabolic acidosis, kidney tubular acidosis, calcium oxalate issues, bladder inflammation, and bladder stones. Its dust-free formula also stays smelling fresh for up to 30 days, making it small-space approved.
Buy it here!Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat Attract Unscented Clumping Clay Cat Litter
If you're having a hard time training your cat to use their litter box, Dr. Elsey's has the solution. Their Precious Cat Attract litter is a clumping formula that boasts a natural herb attractant as well as Cat Attract's herbal scent. Combined with its ideal texture and particle size, your feline friend will be a litter box pro in no time.
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ExquisiCat Naturals Paper Cat Litter
This paper litter from ExquisiCat is another great option for those who want a natural, clay-free litter. It's made with baking soda, zeolite and natural odor control to help keep your home smelling fresh—even in small spaces. Its pellets won't get stuck in your kitty's paws, ensuring that litter stays in the litter box.
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sWheat Scoop Multi-Cat Litter
Wheat is a renewable resource, making it a great eco-conscious choice for your natural litter needs. This fast-clumping litter from sWheat Scoop is odor-masking with no dyes or perfumes, perfect for the litter purist. It's biodegradable and can even be flushed down the toilet.
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Feline Pine Cat Litter
Feline Pine is a great natural cat litter for pet owners on a budget. It's lightweight and made without the harsh chemicals or synthetic perfumes of a lot of major cat litters, but doesn't compromise the powerful odor protection you need. With a sawdust shaving texture that's gentle on little paws, your cat will enjoy it, too.
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World's Best Cat Litter
The name doesn't lie; World's Best Cat Litter is a leading choice in odor-controlling, easy-scooping, low-dust cat litter. Thousands of rave Amazon reviews speak to this litter's fresh (but not overpowering) scent and easy clumping formula. This litter is also corn-based, making it a great natural option for your four-legged friends.
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Naturally Fresh Walnut-Based Ultra Odor Control Multi-Cat Quick-Clumping Cat Litter
You might be used to clay, pine, and paper in your cat litter, but walnut shells are changing the natural cat litter game. They're an annually renewable, non-food agricultural product, making it an eco-conscious choice for your litter box. This litter formula from Naturally Fresh is ultra-absorbent, with one bag being equal to three bags of the leading clay litter. It isn't dusty so your cat won't track pesky particles of litter around your home.
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ökocat Natural Paper Cat Litter
Ökocat is made of paper, meaning it's biodegradable. It's dust-free and comes without artificial fragrance, synthetic chemicals, or toxic dyes, making it a healthy choice for both you and your cat. Reviewers commend this litter's manageability while scooping, and rave about its natural odor-controlling formula.
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