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Cat's Best Original cat litter has received mixed reviews. Many customers appreciate its excellent clumping ability and odour control, making it a favourite for years. However, recent changes in the formula have led to complaints about increased dustiness, poor clumping, and tracking issues. Despite these concerns, some users still find it economical and effective, highlighting its lightweight nature and pleasant woody scent. Overall, it's a product that has its ups and downs depending on individual preferences.
Top local reviews
5l (approx. 2.25kg)
My cat disliked it
My cat is used to wooden litter but she disliked this and weed on the floor nect to the clean litter tray..
Also the bag is tiny!
Mega Pack 40l (approx. 17.2kg)
Possible change in ingredients?
I’ve used this for years and it has been the best for firm clumping, good odour control and lower tracking (hence still giving it 3*). This last bag not so much, I wonder if any of the ingredients have changed. I’m ordering another bag in the hope it was a one off otherwise I’ll move brand 😟.
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Mega Pack 40l (approx. 17.2kg)
It has changed and is now no good!
Have used this litter for years and convinced others to use it. The last couple of bags have been hugely dusty, making me cough when I am scooping it. So must be terrible for my cat. Slowly switching to another brand. He is quite easily unsettled by change so a slow process. I wish they would sort the issue out as this was literally the best litter ever
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20l (approx. 8.6kg)
Works well, low odour. Clumps well.
Title says it all
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5l (approx. 2.25kg)
Amazing litter for blocking smell but it does takes a while to set
Great litter but as explained it does take a short while for the litter to set and dry once they’ve urinated in it, otherwise it’s good a great pine woody smell which covers the smell. Ps get this and some food which has yucca schidigera since that’s helps reduce lower smells!
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Mega Pack 40l (approx. 17.2kg)
Always buy this brand
Have tried various types of litter. Don't like Fuller's Earth. That is really smelly. This keeps the odour down and it is also clump forming which makes it easier to clean the tray.
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5l (approx. 2.25kg)
quality is gone
It was the best cat litter until, just recently, the quality of it dropped dramatically and Cat's Best became Cat's Worst litter. I am so disappointed - formula is completely different, the new one has bigger chunks, doesn't clump as it used to, it's tracking and the main thing it stinks horribly! I have to give up buying it and that's a shame Cat's Best loosing customers out of their greed and stupid decisions.
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5l (approx. 2.25kg)
Not Good on its own - Won't buy again 👎
I used to mix this with a light clay based litter and it worked well. But on its own, not so much. The cats track this everywhere, there's no odour control and if you miss a day by accident, this litter will turn to a soggy mess and smell is awful 😞
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Mega Pack 40l (approx. 17.2kg)
Best litter out there
Tried a few and this is easily my favourite. It clumps really well and reduces odours noticeably. I buy the 40kg bag which lasts at least 9 months with my one cat.
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Mega Pack 40l (approx. 17.2kg)
Bengal kitten approval 🐾😻
This litter is great, I wanted a product that was eco friendly, and one that clumps, and one that wouldn'tbeak the bank. This litter does it all, soft on my kittens toe beans, eco friendly, clumps, and doesn't leave any odour.
I scoop every day, and do a full clean once a month in both my kittens litter boxes, as he does his number 2s outside when I walk him.
5 stars from us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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5l (approx. 2.25kg)
What a mistake
Tried trasioning from clay, rescue cat was used to wood at the sanctuary unfortunately by the time the tray was complete wood she refused to use it and decided the carpets were a better proposition the wood pellets are far too sharp, went back to clay and she resumed using the trays
5l (approx. 2.25kg)
Worst litter ever
The pieces are massive, this litter does not clump at all and amplifies the smell of the cat poop, it is really bad
Good litter, pack unsure
I do not recall the exact bag size, but it was easy to clean and worked for both cats with minimal dust.
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20l (approx. 8.6kg)
Easy clumps
This 20 litre bag lasted our two cats for weeks and clumps quickly with less tracking.
Mega Pack 40l (approx. 17.2kg)
Great low-dust litter
I tried the larger bag in our home and it clumps well, is easy to scoop, and lasts a long time. My cat took to it immediately and there is little tracking.
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10l (approx. 4.3kg)
Small pack was dusty
The smaller bag did not work well for our litter tray; it scattered and created more dust than expected.
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Reliable litter
Very absorbent and light, our rescue cats accepted it straight away and cleaning is simple.
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Mega Pack 40l (approx. 17.2kg)
Absorbent but smelly
Very absorbent, clumps very well, doesn’t track much but it does not absorb odours well at all especially urine so I probably won’t be buying it again
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Mega Pack 40l (approx. 17.2kg)
Excellent Product
This is an excellent litter. Low dust, lightweight, clumps and cleans very well. My cats seem much happier with this than with clay type litter. Lasts a long time too, so quite economical
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Mega Pack 40l (approx. 17.2kg)
Effective, but messy!
I have bought one 40L pack of this cat litter. It has lasted 2 and a half months for two indoor cats. The litter box gets refilled everyday 10 days. However, I have to hoover and sweep every day as a result! The tracking is really bad. The litter gets caught in their paws, and it spreads throughout the house. But in exchange for this, I am no longer having to buy cat litter every week. The clumping is 10/10. This helps the cat litter to last so long. I am going to buy another bag!
Reviews from other countries
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40 l (cca. 17,2 kg)
Superb
I've tried almost every type of cat litter, and for me and my cats, this one is the best. It's expensive, but it lasts quite a while.
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5 l (ok. 2,1 kg)
We are satisfied
It's true, this is our first pack, but we're happy with it. Our kitty used to do his business on paper towels, but he quickly took to this litter. It's good for keeping the litter box tidy every day and it does a great job masking odours.
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40 L (environ 17,2 kg)
Very good litter
Doesn't stick to the tray, very easy to clean.
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17,2 kg (ca. 40 l)
The quality has gotten much worse
I used this for 7 years, but now I'm looking for an alternative. For the past year, the litter has been dustier, the clumps fall apart, and even a single one can break down in water into a sticky mess that's hard to remove and can clog the toilet. Now the cat litter is even causing respiratory problems, despite removing clumps immediately and cleaning regularly. Looks like someone decided to cut corners on quality and brought in ChatGPT to help with it.
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20 l (aprox. 8,6 kg)
Perfect, couldn't ask for more
Perfect 👍🏻
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40 l (aprox. 17,2 kg)
Perfect
It's true that it's more expensive than other litters, but for me it's worth it. It's perfect. It doesn't smell bad. My cat loves it. The dust doesn't get up her nose, since it doesn't release any.
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40 l (ca. 17,2 kg)
Unfortunately..
I have to agree with the rather negative and disappointing comments. Since my last purchase, I've also noticed that the quality has changed. I can confirm the increased dust, the quick smell, and the crumbling of the clumps.
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5 l (ca. 2,1 kg)
Gotten much worse
We used this litter for about 15 years and were always very satisfied, especially with how well it controlled odours. We had a 3-year "cat break" and have now ordered the litter again. After just one week, you can clearly smell the litter box in the flat. I'm massively disappointed.
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40 l (ok. 17,2 kg)
Cats Best Original litter
I've been using it for 12 years, it used to be the best litter, but now it's a disaster, just dust, it's no longer granules like it used to be. I'll never buy it again!
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40 l (ok. 17,2 kg)
Terrible drop in quality
Used to be the best cat litter, I bought it for over a dozen years, but for the past few months the quality has clearly dropped, and since September 2026 it’s just a disaster—different colour, different smell, loads of sharp bits that get stuck in my cat’s paws, it’s dusty, and it doesn’t clump. I made a complaint about one pack and big thumbs up to Zooplus for sorting it out, but unfortunately the problem keeps happening with the next deliveries. The smaller packs (ordered to try) are just as bad, unfortunately.
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5 L (περ. 2,1 kg)
Very good
I keep buying this product, it has saved me from bad odours.
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40 l (ok. 17,2 kg)
Cats Best Original litter
It used to be my favourite, but now it's not worth the price. It doesn't clump well and falls apart when you try to move it to the toilet. Clearly, the manufacturer tried to cut costs, but being stingy ends up costing you twice…
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40 l (ok. 17,2 kg)
We've been using it for years
We've been using this cat litter for years, and it's the best we've tried. It doesn't make a mess like others, does a good job absorbing odours, and you can flush it down the toilet.
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5 l (ca. 2,1 kg)
Used to be better
The litter used to be really good, but now the pieces have become smaller and drier, which creates more dust. My cat has had to cough more often because of this. I wish it would go back to how it was before. Until then, I'll have to find something else :(
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40 l (ca. 18 kg)
Truly the best cat litter!
Over the years, I’ve searched for the best cat litter. Without chemical pellets or added scents, because cats are very sensitive to smells and things that aren’t natural. This litter absorbs pee well (and forms a big clump), so it’s really easy to clean. It’s also easy to tidy up around the litter box since it doesn’t have tiny pellets. The smell isn’t bothersome either. I can recommend it to everyone!
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5 l (kb. 2,1 kg)
All my animals developed respiratory symptoms from it – dangerous
There were probably fungus spores in this bag. I bought it a while back when I still had some of the other one left, so we only started using it recently. But once we did, about a week later, first my smaller cat started sneezing and had watery eyes, then the bigger one started coughing badly. I changed all the litter to tofu because I thought it was just the dust... but there was a bed where this stuff was stuck, and when my dog sniffed it and immediately started choking, that's when I realised this must be the cause. Only a few litres are missing from the whole bag... I'm furious.
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40 l (ok. 17,2 kg)
Cat's Best Original cat litter
The litter is really good for my senior cats, for me it's the cheapest and lightweight. I don't recommend flushing it down the toilet because it takes a lot of water to do so. We need to save water.
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40 L (περ. 17,2 kg)
The quality dropped a lot since September (at least for the 40-litre)
It seems this is a new batch and they've made changes to the product, which has ended up making it one of the worst I've ever used.
Even its appearance has changed: it used to be light-coloured and yellowish, but now it's kind of grey.
The price had already gone up quite a bit, but we kept buying it because it was the best for what we needed it for. Unfortunately, with these latest changes, they've completely ruined it.
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40 l (aprox. 17,2 kg)
Clumps well and dust-free
I buy this litter because it clumps well and, most importantly, doesn’t raise any dust. Just a heads up: it expands when it gets wet or when the cat pees, so your kitty might get a fright at first, but they get used to it after a while. I love that Zooplus has the 17l pack, it saves me a good bit. Tip: get yourself a scoop for coarse grains so you don’t waste so much litter.
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