Can't find Just the Crystals anymore. Can Anyone recommend a good substitute to work with automatic ScoopFree litter Tray?
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From Forever Litter Trays FB page - Update on U.S. delivery of Just the Crystals: I just received confirmation from the trucking company that we now have a firm appointment to unload the container at the Amazon fulfillment center on Friday, 25 April. That means (fingers cross...ed) that they should be ready to start shipping later that day. Thanks again for everyone's patience and support as we reach the tail end of this mess.FWIW - I always try to order 3 boxes at a go, reordering when I open the last box. That way, I dont have to worry about running out - I always have at least a month supply on hand. From Forever Litter Trays FB page - Update on U.S. delivery of Just the Crystals: I just received confirmation from the trucking company that we now have a firm appointment to unload the container at the Amazon fulfillment center on Friday, 25 April. That means (fingers cross...ed) that they should be ready to start shipping later that day. Thanks again for everyone's patience and support as we reach the tail end of this mess.FWIW - I always try to order 3 boxes at a go, reordering when I open the last box. That way, I dont have to worry about running out - I always have at... » Read More From Forever Litter Trays FB page - Update on U.S. delivery of Just the Crystals: I just received confirmation from the trucking company that we now have a firm appointment to unload the container at the Amazon fulfillment center on Friday, 25 April. That means (fingers cross...ed) that they should be ready to start shipping later that day. Thanks again for everyone's patience and support as we reach the tail end of this mess.FWIW - I always try to order 3 boxes at a go, reordering when I open the last box. That way, I dont have to worry about running out - I always have at least a month supply on hand. « Show Less
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I used to use this as well. After I had difficulty finding it, I chose Fresh Step crystal litter.
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Fresh Step Brand Crystals work great for me and are available almost everywhere.
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Target sells 8lb bag of fresh step crystals for about 14 bucks- great value
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Since ScoopFree has been hard to come by I've just started testing different brands... Ultra Pet Litter Pearls (perfect little pearl shapes) works so far ($22.97 per 7 lbs) but it's only been 3 days - I hoping it will last 10 days like the ScoopFree Just Crystals did for my two cats. The key is crystal size... not to small and not too large. I did try Dr. Elseys Senior Crystals (very small sandlike) didn't wok as nicely as ScoopFree but it works for another application for my older cat just fine. I just bought Fresh Step at Target ($14.49/8 lbs) and it should work as it's small enough crystals but I'll have to get back to you on that. Since ScoopFree has been hard to come by I've just started testing different brands... Ultra Pet Litter Pearls (perfect little pearl shapes) works so far ($22.97 per 7 lbs) but it's only been 3 days - I hoping it will last 10 days like the ScoopFree Just Crystals did for my two cats. The key is crystal size... not to small and not too large. I did try Dr. Elseys Senior Crystals (very small sandlike) didn't wok as nicely as ScoopFree but it works for another application for my older cat just fine. I just bought Fresh Step at Target ($14.49/8 lbs) and it should work as it's small enough... » Read More Since ScoopFree has been hard to come by I've just started testing different brands... Ultra Pet Litter Pearls (perfect little pearl shapes) works so far ($22.97 per 7 lbs) but it's only been 3 days - I hoping it will last 10 days like the ScoopFree Just Crystals did for my two cats. The key is crystal size... not to small and not too large. I did try Dr. Elseys Senior Crystals (very small sandlike) didn't wok as nicely as ScoopFree but it works for another application for my older cat just fine. I just bought Fresh Step at Target ($14.49/8 lbs) and it should work as it's small enough crystals but I'll have to get back to you on that. « Show Less
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You can buy a separate tray and buy only crystals will be cheaper. However the problem is you will get tired of cleaning the tray.Since the urine stays in, it will get into the tray and you will need to clean it with bleach. It's a real pain. I gave up and usere-usable paper containers. It's a lot easier. Each box lasts about 1 month. It's a lot better than anything else at this time.
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I use it for the Crystal type. Haven't tried other types of litter. Works well with what I use. Sorry couldn't be of more h help
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Hello ..... just make sure you do not put too much litter in the box. This is the most inexpensive and the best "automatic" litter box I have used and nothing mechanical to break down. You will always get some litter (mostly wet which is heavier) in the tray and finding the right amount will greatly help. Clear the litter about every two days and try to clean the box and put in fresh litter every week, very two weeks at the most. Every time you clear the litter you may have to put in some more for the lost litter but don't over do it.
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Yes. We use Fresh Step Crystals. When the crystals start turning green and chalky white all you have to do is dump them and add clean crystals. Crystals go through the grate, but don't get stuck like clumping litters do. Sometimes wet crystals get stuck to the bottom of the tray, but this is usually due to the time. If you you leave it - next time you sift the clump will be gone. It just takes time for urine to be dried up especially if you have multiple cats like we do. So far this has been the best type of litter we've tried in the smartsift.
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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.
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I tried crystals -- bad idea. The machine sifts out the solid poop just fine, and the crystals absorb the urine like they're supposed to. BUT, the crystals shifting as they were sifted was a constant source of low level noise, and the crystals got caught in the moving parts and were broken up, which was horrendously noisy, and most likely an undue strain on the motor. I'm pretty sure using the crystals caused the motor to give out early, as the second unit I purchased (and didn't use crystals in) has lasted much longer.
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If you are using the scoop free litter box as pictured you will need to use any of the crystal litter brands available. I would also recommend picking up the plastic reuseable litter tray that was designed to work with this litter box.
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Any clumping litter is good. I use Fresh Step. My cat did not like Arm and Hammer and Scop Away. He is rather fussy. I used both of those at one time or another and they served the clumping well. He just prefers Fresh Step. One thing i have learned with the Littermaid. Be sure the one you have has a litter bed appropriate for the size of your cat or you will have trouble with the litter clumping because the cat will be constantly urinating on the same wet area and it will not clump if he has no space to scratch and cover which is their natural instinct. I just realized that since I downgraded to a cheaper version of littermaid box and caught him not fitting in the box as he should. He puts is front paws on the back of the box in order to fit. As soon as I get enough money saved I am going to get him the $129 version that he originally had. I would checkl to see if your cat fits in the litter box comfortably so that he can scratch the litter when he is done and help the clumping process along.
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There's good news and bad news. The bad news is that we don't yet have Amazon distribution to Canada but are working on it. The good news is that there is indeed someone selling my trays on Ebay (not me) who does ship to Canada. You can find it on the Canadian Ebay site by putting "Forever Litter Tray" in the search bar. Please don't hesitate to contact me via the contact info at my website (Amazon won't let me put it here) if I can be of any further assistance -- always here to help! (Rick)
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I haven't done that, but my friend who suggested that I buy ScoopFree does. She got the forever tray and refills it with the blue crystal litter. She says its just as good. I have not tried this because I have yet to get the forever tray.
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If you don't use clumping litter, some of the pee gets absorbed into the crystals and the rest kinda sticks to the bottom of the litter box, which can get quite stinky...my sister-in-law uses clumping litter and I'm thinking of switching since her auto box works just fine with the clumping kind...
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Petco has pretty cheap crystal litter if you order online they have different amounts you can pick from. That's what I recommend. Also use arm and hammer cat odor elemiater baking soda it has a fresh sent and keeps the litter from smelling too bad.
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It's regular clump able litter. Not crystals. I love it. I've tried everything and this is my favorite.
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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.
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That can be a problem especially when the litter is fresh. You may be inclined to contact the manufacturer in case they have a compatible scooper. I just shake the pellets of the scoop as best I can and sometimes (I know this sounds gross) I use bathroom tissue to pick it up with my hand and put it down the toilet as my litter box is in a spare bathroom. Good luck:)
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This is covered in some detail at the Forever Litter Trays website under the Crystal Litter tab -- both in terms of quantity recommended and in terms of the types of litter (crystal size specifically). While 4lbs per change will work adequately, the system really works best with that extra 10% of litter per change. It doesn't sound like much, but we've found people get more life out their crystals per change, and less odor by having that ideal recommended amount. There are also other tips in the Support section at the website. Please don't hesitate to drop me a note via the email address in the contact section if I can answer any questions directly -- always here to help! (Rick) This is covered in some detail at the Forever Litter Trays website under the Crystal Litter tab -- both in terms of quantity recommended and in terms of the types of litter (crystal size specifically). While 4lbs per change will work adequately, the system really works best with that extra 10% of litter per change. It doesn't sound like much, but we've found people get more life out their crystals per change, and less odor by having that ideal recommended amount. There are also other tips in the Support section at the website. Please don't hesitate to drop me a note via the email address in... » Read More This is covered in some detail at the Forever Litter Trays website under the Crystal Litter tab -- both in terms of quantity recommended and in terms of the types of litter (crystal size specifically). While 4lbs per change will work adequately, the system really works best with that extra 10% of litter per change. It doesn't sound like much, but we've found people get more life out their crystals per change, and less odor by having that ideal recommended amount. There are also other tips in the Support section at the website. Please don't hesitate to drop me a note via the email address in the contact section if I can answer any questions directly -- always here to help! (Rick) « Show Less