Dr. Elsey's Ultra Unscented Clumping Clay Cat Litter 18 lb Bag

I wanted to give a very detailed review because I tried using reviews to choose litter, but it was very hard to do because often the reviews vary wildly in describing the same qualities of the same litter. I’ll start by saying I’ve tried Fresh Step, Tidy Cats, Arm & Hammer, Pretty Litter, and various other silicone litters before settling on this one. I have one short haired, older female kitty who has one litter box.For a long time, I used Arm & Hammer clump and seal litter. I didn’t hate it, but felt like it didn’t clump as well as it could and I wanted to try something else. So I switched to Pretty Litter for a while because I liked the color changing aspect. However, I started to notice that it wasn’t lasting as long as it was supposed to and I didn’t want to keep paying that much for something that wasn’t doing what it was supposed to. I liked the no-clump aspect, but it seemed to irritate my kitty’s toes. She was constantly picking stuff off the hair on her feet (and she doesn’t have long hair at all) and I felt like it tracked a lot. I then tried a few different silicone litters, but the more affordable ones were too hard to find regularly (ie often out of stock).So after all that experimentation, I had a few qualities I was looking for:- low dust- low tracking (I live in a very small apartment where there aren’t many steps between the litter box and the couch or the bed)- low odor- hopefully non-clumpingI ended up compromising on the non-clumping part, because this litter meets my other wish list items so well.- Dust: I haven’t tried some of the “natural” litters like the ones made from corn, wheat, etc. so I can’t speak for those. But otherwise I have used many of the popular litters and I have concluded that there probably isn’t a 100% dust free litter. I think it’s just the nature of such a product. However, this has less dust than any other litter I can think of and I love that.- Tracking: again, not sure if there exists a 100% no track litter. But in my experience, this tracks the least. I did notice after I was sick for a couple weeks (still scooping ofc but not as worried about cleaning up the litter on the floor) it did start to get a little spread out and ground into the carpet. But as long as I was vacuuming regularly I barely noticed any tracking.- Odor: this and the low tracking were probably the main selling points for me. I’ve honestly forgotten to scoop the box a couple times because I. NEVER. SMELL IT! Even when scooping it, it hardly smells. Only towards the end of its life cycle does it tend to stink much, but again, that’s only when scooping. And I use the scent free one! I hate the smell of scented cat litter (it gets too strong for me and in my head it’s a “cover up” smell, like spraying perfume on a dirty shirt or pants lol) I think this is the best quality of this litter. If odor is your sticking point, I’d definitely recommend trying this.- Clumping: as I said above, this was what I compromised on. **This IS a clumping litter.** But it clumps EXTREMELY well. Honestly sometimes it’s a bit like scooping a rock. If it’s a larger clump sometimes I have to put in some effort to break it in half. So because of that and how great the other qualities are, I was fine with switching back to a clumping litter. I have a Litter Genie so it’s not too much of an inconvenience. Actually, my only (very minor) complaint would be that the clumps get too heavy to fill the Litter Genie bag as full as I’d like, but it doesn’t bother me that much.- Price: I haven’t sat down and figured out how this one compares to the others in terms of price, but it’s at least comparable and I think very reasonable for the quality of what you get. The 18lb bag is a little more than enough to fill up the litter box, and has been lasting about a month.So glad I decided to try Dr. Elsey’s! I hope this review is helpful to anyone else shopping around for litter like I was.

You might see the cost per pound and think this is more than other brands but what you should really do is compare cost over a period of time like 6 months. Because I've used cheap litter and what ends up happening is you throw more of it away because it doesn't clump well or it falls apart when shifting. This stuff clumps HARD. Yes you might have to scrape the bottom of the pan. But there are really good shovels and I use a stainless litter box. If you sift slowly and carefully you throw away only what is used for the waste. So in the end the value turns out better or about the same. So if it's the same why bother?. Because you won't be frustrated cleaning the litter. Low dust, no smell. Great stuff. I read the drivers hate this the most. Quite heavy

Dr. Elsey’s Ultra Unscented Clumping Clay Cat Litter is hands down one of the best litters I’ve ever used. The clumping power is outstanding—tight, solid clumps that don’t break apart, making scooping fast and mess-free. Even with multiple cats, it controls odors incredibly well without relying on any heavy perfumes, which I really appreciate.The texture is just right: fine enough for easy digging but not so dusty that it gets everywhere. My cats took to it right away, and the low-dust formula keeps my home cleaner and my cats happier. It also lasts longer than other brands I’ve tried, so it’s a great value for the price.If you’re looking for a litter that truly delivers on odor control, clumping strength, and ease of cleaning, Dr. Elsey’s Ultra is a top-tier choice. Highly recommend for any cat household!

I've been purchasing this litter for years! Great litter, not dustless but not bad compared to other brands. I like that there is no scent! My babies don't smell like the perfume used by other brands. It has held up even though I have 4 furbabies. As long as you scoop at least once a day, there will not be any muddiness on the bottom of the pan. Only drawback is the bag is heavy and maneuvering it to pour in the pan is awkward. I choose this size because it is cost effective, so to deal with it once I pour some in the pan the remainder goes in an empty plastic handled container I kept from another brand. Problem somewhat solved.

I've had cats my whole life and volunteer at a cat rescue, so I feel pretty qualified to review this litter.Let me first start by saying that I have tried just about every clumping litter on the market. My late cats were 18 and 20 when they passed, one had diabetes and the other had kidney disease, so they pissed like race horses! I now have two male one year old cats who thankfully have normal output.This litter has pretty low dust, though there is still dust when you pour it out. It clumps well and is easy to scoop with a slatted litter scoop. If you use a good litter mat in the front, it is low tracking as well. Because of all of this, if use a strong liner, this litter can last you a month without getting icky.We use this at the rescue I work at and can confidently say that even during kitten season, it does not tend to get stuck on the hair between the toe beans unless you have a kitten who has particularly loose stool and doesn't know how to properly cover their poo.The cons:This litter is heavier than the lightweight clumping litter out there, so it can be heavy when you bring in a new box or when you change your litter box. Additionally, there can be some odor if you are not scooping regularly or right after your cat goes to the bathroom.Overall, it's not perfect, but it is a great litter if you have multiple cats.