Can I use a different litter that won't get wedged into my hairless Spynx cat's footpads? She brings the litter upstairs into my bed. Help!
2004539
It's not sandy it all its small crystals so I have never seen them on the pads of their paws. I can't imagine how that would happen with this litter.
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.
2004541
I used some normal litter to stretch the "life" of litter before shipment of new stuff arrived. Not sure if you can completely replace for long term use. Maybe try a different litter catcher in front of the box I have my eyes on the fake grass like stuff haven't gotten to it yet so can't say it will work
2004542
I use this litter and added a litter catcher mat in front of the litter box. The cats tend to drop all the crystals in there when they hop out of the box ( I have a cover on it).
125435
Yes, I also use a clump litter as well. That doesn't affect it at all. It traps any type of litter or dirt that may be on the cat's paws.
1119063
I'm told this litter works with covered or uncovered box. So would definitely try it! My 12 year old cat who has never used a litter box actually uses the box for his feces now! I'm still training him not to use my bathroom rugs for urinination! I would try this litter for your cat. Expensive but worth every penny. Cats are creatures of habit so keep this in mind. Try to catch him using the floor and just gently put him or her over into the litter box. My cat would not use any other litter for years!!!
1176066
I use Fresh Step and the sifter works well with that brand. None of the sifters is perfect and a cat with claws will find it tempting to rearrange so keep plenty of litter in the box.
1823361
I originally used the suggested litter... worked great BUT the urine smell became horrible. It would just sit on the bottom and build up... currently I use the clumping litter and the problem now is that the hole is not big enough to allow the pee clump to pass through...
309802
This litter will track! I find it on the floors and furniture. I would discourage use by a Maine Coon however -- mine has clumps stuck to his feet, and I'm trying to remove them without hurting the boy. Dr Elsey customer service pointed out that they make a litter for long haired cats, but the price is exorbitant! I'm going to go with a non clumping variety, like Feline Pine, and see how that works.
1301860
I like regular clay because it's odorless and natural. Cats are actually bothered by super strong smells in their litter and on their paws. I didn't notice any clay sticking on my DSH's paws. I still ended up switching to unscented clumping with baking soda (vs. crystals) because clay just doesn't clump like you want it to.
701005
After some trial and error I found the BEST litter to use is Ultra/LitterPearls microcrystals! (I have 5 cats using this litter box and my visitors can't smell it!!). It absorbs great and they dont get scraped into the disposal hole by the scraper.
285445
I only use clumping litter, but even then there is residue on paws that track. That is what this may helps to catch. I don't think it would matter if the cat had long hair.
1113446
My 16 year old cat pees outside the box. I think she was trying to tell me something about she not liking it. I had been using her old cheap Costco litter first. Thinking that that was the problem I switched to Tidy Cat Multiple Cat something. I even purchased a new mat.I had to wash the mat yesterday and found she was peeing in front of her litter box regardless of the litter type. Since she can't tell me why she doesn't like it it seems I'm back to the store to find a regular style litter box. But oh, how I hate the back breaking scooping of the litter...
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Less, for sure... It doesn't get stuck between their paws. I have one that likes to play and he kicks tons of litter out no matter what kind I give him...So I end up with some pellets on the floor because he digs and tosses them out. They hurt when you step on them, but to me, it's no less annoying than stepping on regular litter, and since the pellets rarely make it outside the bathroom where their litter is, it's easy enough to just sweep up daily to keep from stepping on them.I'm not sure what another reviewer is talking about when they say the pellets are soggy and gross... The Breeze pellets are super hard and never get soggy. (Also, clumpy wet litter is SUPER soggy and gross.) Less, for sure... It doesn't get stuck between their paws. I have one that likes to play and he kicks tons of litter out no matter what kind I give him...So I end up with some pellets on the floor because he digs and tosses them out. They hurt when you step on them, but to me, it's no less annoying than stepping on regular litter, and since the pellets rarely make it outside the bathroom where their litter is, it's easy enough to just sweep up daily to keep from stepping on them.I'm not sure what another reviewer is talking about when they say the pellets are soggy and gross...... » Read More Less, for sure... It doesn't get stuck between their paws. I have one that likes to play and he kicks tons of litter out no matter what kind I give him...So I end up with some pellets on the floor because he digs and tosses them out. They hurt when you step on them, but to me, it's no less annoying than stepping on regular litter, and since the pellets rarely make it outside the bathroom where their litter is, it's easy enough to just sweep up daily to keep from stepping on them.I'm not sure what another reviewer is talking about when they say the pellets are soggy and gross... The Breeze pellets are super hard and never get soggy. (Also, clumpy wet litter is SUPER soggy and gross.) « Show Less
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That is exactly what I have done, started out with all Cat Attract and now just using about 33% of the box with it. Using regular NON_SCENTED litter to mix in. Seems the scented ones confuse the issue. This has been wonderful for us training a feral cat. She has 100% accuracy now :)
1476340
that's hard to say...you could put one of them in this litter box and try to keep the entry point out of the direct line of sight (make it a back door entrance) - you can always order, look at it and judge for yourself if you think it may help, if not, return it as I did.....good luck
1280511
Fresh step from the store is best alternative. Too expansive on Amazon. Also look at this website for other recommendations http://foreverlittertrays.com/crystal-litter/
32892
I haven't tried anything but the chrystal litter but my guess would be no because the collection container is too small for the clumps. The crystal litter absorbs the urine and only the feces is scooped. It doesn't work as well on the odor either so it needs to be changed more often.
1093840
I don't know the answer. I would give this litter a try, though. I think it is your best shot for indoor litter. It has something that attracts my cats. Whenever I change the box they make a beeline toward it, and it has greatly reduced my problem cat's bad habits....However, it may be that your former stray has a strongly ingrained outdoor "habit."Margaret
701007
I recommend that you continue to use the ScoopFree Crystals. I have tried to used the crystals combined with a less expensive clumping litter; however, it seems to be more difficult for the motor moving the rake to drag through the heavier, clumping litter. I also noticed that the other litter had a residue that when mixed with the urine stuck to the plastic bottom of the tray making it harder to clean. I hope this answers your question... Good luck!