Is this litter dusty? I refuse to use litters that are so dusty I can barely stand to dump it into the box so hope to hear soon. Thanks
783587
Shaking the closed bag or container a lot and then letting it settle (tiny particles will go to the bottom) before pouring very slowly will help any litter be less dusty.
783588
Ours started out dust free, but over the years it has changed and is now quite dusty. Maybe less than others, but still disappointing.
783589
I can't even see dust with this litter, so I buy it for that reason. Several years ago I switched from Fresh Step because of the horrible dust! It got all over my furniture, so every time I dusted I smelled that nasty perfumed litter. In my 2 year experience with this litter, it is pratically dust free. I haven't seen any dust, at all, with this litter. It still tracks, but it's litter, it is going to track.
783590
In my opinion, not dusty. Compared to what I used to use (fresh step) huge difference dust-wise. Definitely recommend
783591
This is the best litter I've found! I have an asthmatic cat and I have to use a non dusty litter and this one is by far the best I've found.
783592
It's not too bad. I have yet to find a litter that wasn't dusty, to tell you the truth! But I will say this one is better than most.
783593
It's the lowest dust litter I've found. Used to use Ever Clean which claims 99% dust free - not so much. I now get this delivered from Amazon - no more lugging the heavy bags in and out of the car. I buy unscented and have no odor issues with three cats and two litter boxes.
783594
Unlike alot of the other litters out there, I have not had a dust problem with this litter. There is extremely little to no dust when I pour it into the box.
46355
We use clumping litter, so we never pick it up, just lift off the top, sift out the clumps, add some new, and recover. We periodically take it outside and hose it out. It's very low maintenance.
1844314
Used... Dirty or clean..?..? I'm not sure of the condition but, the question you pose is vague and the "LOOK" of the bristles will be as "PUFFED" or "FEATHERED" to allow the fine particles of floor dirt to be collected. I have enjoyed the proffinsioncey of the broom around cat litter pans because of the smaller amount dust it causes when servicing them. If you don't like the "look", send it back for inspection or refund, Amazon is great for that.
1664649
No mine doesnt have dust. That being said I think one of my cats doesnt like it because it's dark. Its kind of an eyesore and you'll want to put the hutch around it.
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.
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I use Natures Miracle intense defense clumping cat litter (PetSmart). It comes in a 40 lb bag (It may come smaller-- havent looked). I saved back a couple of Tidy Cats jugs (Tidy Cats DOSENT Work for me) and put the Matures Miracle in them for handy use. I have 2 litter boxes 1 upstairs and one downstairs and the stuff really works! if the hopper is stinky just put a cup or so of the litter in it the Contious Clean does a very good job of sifting out unclumped litter and only a bit of the loose stuff ends up in the hopper. Sometimes thats not enough to control the stinky stuff. Also I have the boxes on timers that runs 2 hours twice a day. I got those at Home Depot the 2 pack of GE times was only about $10.00. I think having the box run 4 hours a day instead of 24 hours a day will help extend the life of the things and having the waste sit buried with litter may help kill the odor. (Dosen't keep things stirred up all the time.)
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I've had this problem with most litters as well, this one included. It's not usually very bad, unless I wait more than a couple of days to scoop.I switched to using a sturdy metal scoop instead of the plastic one that we started out with, and that helped a lot with scooping bottom clumps. It scrapes the bottom more easily, and if needed, I can put more pressure on it without running the risk of flinging litter and clumps all over the place.Other responses say that if you keep the litter deeper, it won't be quite so bad, but the box has one really low wall (for ease of entry/exit, supposedly), so that's not really an option for me. Litter is about 2" deep. I've had this problem with most litters as well, this one included. It's not usually very bad, unless I wait more than a couple of days to scoop.I switched to using a sturdy metal scoop instead of the plastic one that we started out with, and that helped a lot with scooping bottom clumps. It scrapes the bottom more easily, and if needed, I can put more pressure on it without running the risk of flinging litter and clumps all over the place.Other responses say that if you keep the litter deeper, it won't be quite so bad, but the box has one really low wall (for ease... » Read More I've had this problem with most litters as well, this one included. It's not usually very bad, unless I wait more than a couple of days to scoop.I switched to using a sturdy metal scoop instead of the plastic one that we started out with, and that helped a lot with scooping bottom clumps. It scrapes the bottom more easily, and if needed, I can put more pressure on it without running the risk of flinging litter and clumps all over the place.Other responses say that if you keep the litter deeper, it won't be quite so bad, but the box has one really low wall (for ease of entry/exit, supposedly), so that's not really an option for me. Litter is about 2" deep. « Show Less
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This is a common problem --even more so the older the cat gets. The fresh news will also be a issue with this. What I do recommend is called Great Choice Litter mat. I have used this with 6 cats and 99% of litter stays on the mat which is easily picked up and shake back into box. Easy on their feet and easy to wash also. Don't see on amazon--got mine at petsmart. I also use fresh step multi cat CLUMPING litter which my vet recommended so the combination of fresh step and Great Choice mat really helped us....... Hope that helps ya........
1136570
It is sent free, but a bit dusty. I am now using Walnut litter because it is unsented and no dust. I hope this helps:)
1267070
As stated by others, it's ground corncob. There ends up being some fine particles at the bottom of the litter pan, but little-to-no dust. I switched my older female cat from Fresh Step (way too dusty) to the multiple cat clumping version without any issues and been using it for 4 years or so. I'm very happy with it. I recently took in a stray 4-month old kitten who loves to dig holes for his business and isn't hesitant to do so, so digging isn't an issue. Hope this helps you with your decision...
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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.
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Hi. I only left the old box there for a day. I took it away and watched my cats and they used it right away. Try using some litter from the old box into the new one. Don't worry she will use it. Put it in the same spot as the old one.
735357
You have to use crystal litter. Before I got this box I'd never used crystals but I really like crystals over anything else, the odor control is amazing.
2015854
Agree with the other answers,funny the other day it occurred to me there was no !longer any odor from cat box in my apartment, something I've never experienced consitenly before this litter.
1317357
Yes - I've found the grates get clogged with clumping litter, especially if they pee near the sifter. We tried almost every kind of litter, but in the end we went with non-clumping crystal litter or as an alternative non-clumping clay. After the crystals are spent we take off the hood and tilt the box backwards into the waste bin. Then we refill with fresh litter. That's made the box well worth the price for us. We have 7 cats and this has cut down on litter box maintenance considerably for us. We own two of these plus our normal cat boxes. I much prefer cleaning this box to the others.
774379
Welcome to the wonderful world of cats!! I prefer clumping. This product is excellent. Also great is "Premium Choice." If your plumbing is good, you can scoop & flush the lightly coated refuse, leaving behind a fresh litter box.
76006
Yes the poop is left until you scoop. However the smell remains for only about 10 minutes; with my cats it is only a few minutes but they eat a very healthy grain free diet. Honestly the smell of having litter (even unscented) is worse to me than a few minutes of poo smell. I have 1 box for 2 cats and I'd never go back to litter. I am actually going to buy a second one because I just took in a foster cat so she has a regular litter box and I have to say the only thing I smell in my house is her unscented litter.