Feline Pine users. Is feline pine cat litter better than just using Wood Pellets? Wood pellets cost about $6.00 per 40 lb. bag.
1280030
I was really excited to read that wood pellets sold at the feed store were the same as the Feline Pine I have been using at half the price. I paid $8 something for a 35 lb bag. I'm just getting ready to try it and will comment later. I don't see a difference except in the way the stuff is packaged. Who knew??
1280031
In my experience Standard wood pellets don't absorb liquid very well or neutralize odors efficiently. Pellets are fine if you use more and are prepared to change the litter every day. I might go back if I had a cheap enough source.
1280032
I have no experience with wood pellets. I can only say FP is better, from many perspectives than clay. Does wood absorb urine?
1280033
I read that wood pellets (large animal bedding) is essentially the same as pine pellets for small animals, although the pine may be of higher quality and finer grade. I would have tried it for my six cats, but it is not available in my urban market. I would also consider mixing the two as needed to minimize cost. Let us know!
1280034
Honestly, no. I switched to the wood pellets from my local feed store a few months back and there doesn't seem to be a difference aside from cosmetic (they're slightly larger and a bit darker in color). Hope this helps. :)
1280035
Wood pellets might have chemicals and binders that isn't good for cats. I personally wouldn't trust it, but if you know where the pellets came from and how they were made, it's worth a shot.
1280036
The pine wood is antibacterial / anti-fungal. I don't know if other types of wood are.
1280037
Equine pine pellets work great for us, and they are $4.99 for a 40lb bag. They absorb urine very well and feces seem to clump and dry out easily for removing. I wouldn't hesitate to try a bag to see if you like it...the money you save could be used to buy "Fluffy" more catnip-laced cat toys :)
154137
I purchased a scoop from Feline Pine. It was advertised on the back of the bag. I loved the orginal formula wish they still used it.
367549
Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat litter works amazingly well and is HIGHLY recommended by fellow Litter Robot owners. Clumps like cement with no gumminess or waste. One 40lb bag lasts me 3 months with two large male cats. Get it here for around $16, and if ur a prime member, with free 2-day shipping. Otherwise PetSmart carries it for around $18 per 40lb bag. Be careful with Amazon, tho. I've seen it as high as $26 with $15+ shipping. I live in a second story apartment, and LOVE that I can get UPS to deliver it to me free without my having to lug it up 18 stairs. Buy some... you won't be disappointed and ur LR will thank you...ur kitties, too ;-)
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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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It depends on how many cats you have. As per the package instructions, one package of pellets, per box, per month, should be enough for one cat. I even stretch it out often a little more than that. With two cats (and especially if they are large cats), you might need to change it more often.
710757
I have been feeding this for several months now to 4 cats. A ten pound cat only needs 1/3 cup in am and 1/3 cup in pm. 1 bag lasts about 10 days. With 365 days a year that's 36.5 bags per year. 36.5 bags divided by 12 months is 3.04 bags per month. At $23.51 per bag that's $71.50 per month. The duck is $19.99 a bag which comes to $60.77 per month per cat.
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Considering that you would have to mine for the clay used in cat litter and the dust of the clay can be harmful to cats, I would think overall that the corn litter is a better choice.I agree about the questionable nature of using foodstuffs for litter, but I don't think the other alternative litter materials are flushable and clump as effectively. I just hope the process is sustainable and doesn't squander the corn that could be otherwise used for food.
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I quit using the paper pellets after a few months. It got to be too messy and smelly. I don't believe this was scented. I love the big jugs of cat litter at Walmart. They are about $6 for 15 lbs. I think it is the Fresh & Light. Hope this helps.
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I would recommend using any kind of clumping litter. If the pine litter is not clumping, then I wouldn't recommend it. I currently use Scoop Away Clumping Litter. It seems to do a really good job. The biggest difference between the Litter Robot and a normal litter box is there is no smell with the Litter Robot. We have it in our laundry room, and before my wife was afraid to hang clothes to dry in there when we had a regular litter box because they would smell like the litter box. Now, you wouldn't even know it is there.
1461171
Yes, $9.95 each. I bought about six of them and use them daily in a mini pig litter box. They are excellent and still going strong.
1803070
You can shake out the pellets to remove solid waste (assuming Feline Pine is the non clumping variety). I use both Yesterday's News which is like Feline Pine I think and The World's Best Cat Litter (which really is the best hands down).
2018154
I got what looks like the same litter box at Petco. It is Jumbo High-Back Open Litter Pan, and I got it with the Petco card when they had it on special for $14.99. I think the regular price is $21.99. I got two of them at two different times. They sell out fast when they're on sale.
1064934
Don't have a number for you but at 3 or so ounces per bag, I am guessing 100 or more. A friend locally paid $60 at her vet for about 30 grams of lysine powder and her cat didn't care for it. Best wishes...
2225031
I would still recommend bedding. I use Feline Pine for mine. There are cheaper equivalents out there and they all work great. When the pellets get wet they turn into a powder and dry into dust. I still have some stains on the bottom but we've never had anything leak through. I found using this type of product as a bedding greatly reduces any smells that can get trapped in them. I would stay away from anything that just absorbs it like cloth products because although it absorbs it the smell stays in that cloth. I say "yes" to bedding.
1395105
I noticed that it seems to last longer than the other clay brand I used to buy. I would say one 40lb bag per month for 1 cat. But it depends on how often you empty the litterbox and refill it.
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Hey Letims, I have three of the Smart Cat Boxes and love them. The litter has to be undissolvable as the pee flows down through the safflower seeds into a tank. The pine pellets, and I use pine pellets with my foster cats, would break up and not let the pee flow down defeating the purpose of the design. The bottom of the top tray has rows of narrow slits that would get clogged. The second tray just has one hole that empties into the tank. FYI, I get the safflowers seeds at a local pet supply store that sells big bags for people who feed wild birds! It's cheap and works beautifully. Only drawback is if someone has very soft poop or diarrhea making it hard to scoop out it all out. Hope this helps! Hey Letims, I have three of the Smart Cat Boxes and love them. The litter has to be undissolvable as the pee flows down through the safflower seeds into a tank. The pine pellets, and I use pine pellets with my foster cats, would break up and not let the pee flow down defeating the purpose of the design. The bottom of the top tray has rows of narrow slits that would get clogged. The second tray just has one hole that empties into the tank. FYI, I get the safflowers seeds at a local pet supply store that sells big bags for people who feed wild birds! It's cheap and works beautifully. Only... » Read More Hey Letims, I have three of the Smart Cat Boxes and love them. The litter has to be undissolvable as the pee flows down through the safflower seeds into a tank. The pine pellets, and I use pine pellets with my foster cats, would break up and not let the pee flow down defeating the purpose of the design. The bottom of the top tray has rows of narrow slits that would get clogged. The second tray just has one hole that empties into the tank. FYI, I get the safflowers seeds at a local pet supply store that sells big bags for people who feed wild birds! It's cheap and works beautifully. Only drawback is if someone has very soft poop or diarrhea making it hard to scoop out it all out. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I only use one bag at a time. I have three boxes and scoop out solids regularly. I replace the pad a couple of times a week for the younger cats but one a week is plenty for my 19 year old kitty. I remove the wet pellets for the kitties that go in the same spot all the time and throw in a couple of handfuls of fresh litter. I clean the pan and put in fresh pellets at least monthly but this depends on use. My cats each use their own box and do not share.