Can i use Tidy cat clumping litter with this instead of the prefilled litter tray/blue crystal one?
881673
It is designed to be used with the "crystals" litter, any tinkering with that has reduced its ability to function well--especially the raking action. I wouldn't try anything other than crystals (there are several brands out there). Love this machine, BTW.
881674
Actually the beauty of the system are the pre=packed trays which are sold with the system and as replacements. Honestly, even though the base of the tray is a laminated chip board paper, i wouldn't keep it around for use with another litter. Eventually the urine will permeate the paper tray.In this case: Use as directed is a good path to follow.
1034285
I have an automatic kitty litter box and use the crystals. I use the crystals that they recommend, and they are fairly small. I have bought others and they are a lot chunkier and did not work as well. My cat has no problems with the crystals .
323917
Sorry, I don't know if the scoop free would work with anything other than crystals. I had been using crystals for years before switching to the scoop free, I simply find that there is no better way to reduce smells from the litter boxes. Crystals work best for me. The crystals+scoop free+forever litter tray is the best litter box I've used.
1740054
I use Tidy Cats light weight clumping litter and it works wonderfully with this litter box. I no longer dread cleaning it.
1394816
This box only works with clumping litter. I have not used the litters you are asking about, so I am unsure if either are clumping. I no longer use this box and consider that it was a waste of money to purchase. The box does not empty the used clumps as advertised. The used litter got stuck in the slotted area and required that I use a scoop to move it to the bottom drawer area. Also due to what I consider a design flaw, the area that holds the litter was not tall enough internally and allowed urine to spill over into the bottom area of the box. I hope this helps.
2129332
I use the non-clumping crystal litter and it works great in this box! Understand that the crystal litter needs time to absorb the liquid and it needs to be stirred. This box is perfect for crystal litter! I was so amazed. I used to hate the crystal type because all of the manufacturers tell you to stir the crystals daily to mix the wet and dry ones evenly. This box does it does this for me with no problems. The solids get sifted from the crystals and the crystals get stirred at the same time.
32893
I think you need to use crystals, but like other people have said, there's a reusable tray you can buy and I also saw some other crystal litter (that is probably cheaper) that you can buy to go with that. So basically, it doesn't have to be ScoopFree necessarily, but I'm pretty sure it can't be anything but the crystal kind.
1940211
I've used a variety of crystal litters without problem. Still trying to decide which litter I like best :)
2004540
It is not recommended to use other litter. The only litter I'd recommend besides the included crystals would be maybe another brand of crystals. But, I don't think that would help you because I think all crystal litters are basically the same. Clumping litter probably won't be good for the litter box since it will clump urine, filling your box even faster and non clumping litter may cause an issue with smell since it doesn't absorb odors nearly as well as the crystal litter.
2197265
I think the crystals would clog it up. I use a good clumping litter and it works great for me.
2197271
Not sure. Manual says to use "premium litter" but doesn't give brand names. I did not use crystal litter.
5403
I use Tidy Cat clumping litter and so far have had no problems. I LOVE my litter champ. Just had to change the bag system for the first time....easier than I was expecting. Followed the directions, no problems.
494336
No. The opening is tight to keep the odor in-you have to squeeze the diaper through the opening. I don't think you can use it in this manner for the cat litter.
1939478
I don't think so because cats generally want to cover up their elimination. Plus, their stuff stinks pretty bad, so you definitely want to use cat litter for the benefit of you and the cat.
1940216
I've tried the different crystal litter brands and they all seem to work fine. The problem is, our cats don't like the crystal litter. They'll pee in it just fine but would rather use the floor to poo than use the crystal litter. I'm going to try the fine clumping sand next to see if that works with the kitties.
747456
It's really hard finding dust free litter that works in these machines. They only work as well as the litter you put in it. If it doesn't clump enough, there's leftover dirty litter that broke apart small enough to go through the grate. Tidy Cats works best in my situation, not the best at clumping (that would be scoop free, which is like a sandstorm of dust) but also no where near as dusty as its competitors. Hope that helps.
1301856
Clumping litter is much easier and more sanitary than regular clay. I've never tried the crystal litter.