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I’ve spent more than my fair share on different types of litter and litter boxes. I tend to go overboard on the number of litter boxes per cat, but with a lot of carpet in my home, and intact males and females, who are known to spray. I’d rather be safe than sorry. Believe it or not, I have 12 litter boxes spread throughout my 6,000 square foot home, and that’s not even counting the three over at Teddy's castle.
I finally invested in a few Litter-Robots, and they have been an absolute dream for me having multiple cats. Before that, I felt like I was scooping litter all day long because I’m so paranoid about my house smelling like cats. The robots have cut my work down by 80%, which has been a game changer. I've tried a few different brands and have loved them all, but my first choice would be Neakasa because my cats seem to prefer an open top box.
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Choosing the Right Litter
I prefer using dust free, biodegradable litter because it’s better for both the environment and my cats’ health. Many clay litters are incredibly dusty and can cause respiratory issues over time. While I mostly use corn clumping litter and pine pellets, my cats, unfortunately prefer clumping clay litter over any other type. However, since I want them to use the Litter Robots, I only put clumping clay in those, making the robots their preferred choice over other litter boxes.
I use low dust clumping clay in the Litter Robots, then I use corn and pine pellet litter in the other boxes around my home.
Here’s what I’ve found about each type of litter:
• Most expensive, but worth it for its benefits.
• Healthier for pets and better for the environment.
• Best at absorbing odors, litter boxes always seem to have that lingering smell, but this one is the mildest.
• More affordable, and cats love it.
• Still produces some dust (even the “low dust” versions).
• Not eco-friendly.
• Smells the worst over time compared to the other types.
Pine Pellets
• By far the cheapest, a 40 lb bag at the local farm supply store costs around $8.
• Great for the environment and completely dust free.
• Non clumping, so it requires a sifting litter box to clean properly.
• Also great at absorbing odors
• My cats don’t love it, but they’ll use it occasionally.
If you’re juggling multiple cats like I am, finding the right litter setup is all about balancing cat preferences, odor control, and ease of cleaning. What works best for me is having a mix of all three, spread throughout different areas of my home.
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