Is this litter in pellet shape or in tiny particles like the clay litter? Is it soft to walk on and for the cat to paw at or hard?
1267066
More like crystals. Not pellet. It seems to be soft enough - our cats don't mind pawing at it or standing on it. It says its made from corn kernels. I've seen litter clump better than this one but overall we like it.
1267067
This litter is in pellets and becomes soft after the cats use it. My cats love it and it does not put clay into the air when it is used. I've used many litters and have many cats but and this is my favorite litter. The clumping variety is the best.
1267068
Tiny particles better than clay and yes it is soft. My felines love it as well as I. I'm a regular user of this litter and my babies love it so much that when I have bought other litter they would not go to the bathroom. 5 stars, highly recommend
1267069
The litter is in small particles like clay litter, and it seems very soft to walk on and paw at.
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...
726814
This product doesn't clump. It breaks down and doesn't control urine smell. The solid material is easy to scoop out. I used this product once and threw the rest in the trash because it smelled awful!! I have one cat and using it one time it smelled like I had 12 cats with a very strong, pungent urine smell. I went back to Feline Pine which I have been using for years and I absolutely love. "Non-Clumping Litter. Highly absorbent, 100% natural pine destroys odors without perfumes, additives or messy clouds of dust." Hope this helps. A good cat litter hard to find.
616511
A little bit. Not too bad. I like this litter. No dust, it lasts a long time, but is very heavy.
1710126
I use this litter for my rabbits. When I have gone away I don't make whoever is watching them for a weekend clean them. Sometimes the litter is really wet,but I have never had trouble with them tracking it. It is paper pellets like the size for a wood pellet stove. The only mess I get is when they decide to empty the pan so they can roam free while their bedroom gets a good cleaning
1301859
Clay can actually cause respiratory issues with cats because of the dust. I use Worlds Best cat litter as it is natural, clumps nicely and isn't scented.
825049
No, it is paper, it expands. It would need to be tended to fairly quickly if in a cat litter box. We use it for guinea pigs because it absorbs better than wood and is gentle on their feet. It also has no dust and no odor.
1137793
They are very light weight. The core seems to be a kind of fabric. Our year old kitten adores these and carries them in her mouth. It does not have a hard core but is not rubbery. Lizzie gives it five stars!
1685047
It's plastic. Cat loves it, and while it doesn't stop litter tracking it does greatly reduce it.
1301856
Clumping litter is much easier and more sanitary than regular clay. I've never tried the crystal litter.
615379
It's hard to tell because the mat is made up of thin plastic fibers jumbled into almost a flat surface so it is firm. The fibers are not like brush bristles sticking straight up, they are coiled into a maze but I would not call them soft. Perhaps over time your cat has developed thicker skin than usual in the "ankle" area but probably still collects some litter crystals in his fur that fall off when he leaves the tray; this mat certainly helps to keep those crystals from being tracked into your living area. If you can avoid S&H, I think it could be worth buying just to try it out; it's really a matter of priorities and what you are trying to accomplish with the mat. I'm sorry this is the best I can offer. I've never tried to soften the mat surface but, it being plastic based, I'm guessing that any temporary softening would soon turn hard due to the nature of the material. Hope this helps you.
1430917
It's not corn, more like grey sand. Good clumping, but I found it to be very dusty. Maybe just a bad bag. My son loves it. One good thing is it controls odor. I prefer World's Best Cat Litter.
1927740
Paper pellet litter is recommended for post surgery cats because it's hypoallergenic and low dust. I'd pick the 'soft' pellets over the regular pellets to be more comfortable for the convalescing kitty.
309802
This litter will track! I find it on the floors and furniture. I would discourage use by a Maine Coon however -- mine has clumps stuck to his feet, and I'm trying to remove them without hurting the boy. Dr Elsey customer service pointed out that they make a litter for long haired cats, but the price is exorbitant! I'm going to go with a non clumping variety, like Feline Pine, and see how that works.
925666
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.
1498698
Karl, my cat does not like walking on it much but she is finicky with her feet, which is why she doesn't like the feel of the litter in the box. But she does use the mat, rather than the box, so I would think most cats would be comfortable "wiping" their feet on it. It's soft.
546089
I have two cats and two litter boxes. I put 1/2 of the bag in each. I've used it one month and I am impressed. I haven't changed it out for a month - just scoop the poop. It's getting time now to change it and I am reordering it. This is DIFFERENT than other dessicant litters. The pieces are a lot smaller, easier on the cat's feet and better at eliminating feces odor than other dessicant litters I have tried.
882796
Definitely less. I have 2 cats using the same box and there is very little mess outside the box. Clean up is so much easier with the pellets than with traditional sandy litter.