4597 reviews forCat's Best Original Cat Litter

I spent a long time thinking about which litter to choose. Based on the many great reviews, I decided to try this one and was thrilled from the start. It’s absolutely brilliant that you can dispose of the litter via the toilet. Plus, it doesn’t smell at all, the waste clumps perfectly, and you can easily remove it from the tray without it falling apart. I’m completely impressed!

As a newcomer to cats, you have no experience with cat litter, so you buy what’s recommended to you. I tried out several types that were supposedly great at odour control and was really disappointed. The conventional clumping litters are heavy, not particularly effective at binding odours, and not very convenient when it comes to disposal. Then, thanks to a test in the magazine Öko Test, I came across Cat's Best Öko Plus cat litter and thought to myself while reading: this sounds good – give it a try, it can hardly get any worse. From the very beginning, I was thrilled. The subtle woody scent – it smells like a carpenter’s workshop – like sawdust. That was the first pleasant surprise. Next came the question of how the cat would take to it. No issues here either. After my semi-long-haired cat used it, I could only report positive things: the litter clumps very well, binds odours absolutely brilliantly (I have a very sensitive nose), produces hardly any dust, and is excellent in terms of disposal. My cat and I can wholeheartedly recommend this litter – provided you like the smell of freshly sawn wood.

When it comes to disposal, I handle it as follows to ensure it's environmentally friendly: I dispose of the cat's droppings in the toilet. The clumps with cat urine go into the regular waste bin as they really don't smell. The "used" base filling is then disposed of in the organic waste bin after changing it. This way, you don't use too much water for flushing the toilet, as the manufacturer recommends flushing each clump individually, which isn't really practical in terms of water consumption and avoids any potential issues with blockages.

I've tried quite a few and I find it annoying with the others to always have to fish out the clumps using a rubbish bag. This one is simple because you can just flush the clumps individually down the household toilet. I find that practical, and it doesn’t stink like the others. It doesn’t smell at all—just faintly of wood. And since it’s all-natural, my little 5-month-old kitten quickly understood that he could also do his business outside. I think it’s because we have lots of fir trees in the garden, and it smells like wood to him. Sometimes it gets a bit dusty, and my little one ends up with a slightly white face. But it’s not a big deal. It’s also great for kittens because not much can happen if they accidentally swallow a grain—it dissolves. I can recommend it to everyone.

The manufacturer explicitly states on their homepage that larger quantities should NOT be flushed down the toilet all at once; each clump should be flushed individually – this supposedly super-eco litter quickly turns into a not-so-eco-friendly water waster in multi-cat households!!! -> Quote: "Disposal via household toilet only in reasonable quantities! CAT'S BEST users frequently ask us about disposing of waste clumps via the household toilet. Unfortunately, some users tend to go overboard here – so please note: Flushing via the household toilet is intended exclusively for individual waste clumps! Place a single clump in the toilet and let it soak briefly. Then flush vigorously – the water must be able to sufficiently surround and saturate the clump particles. Only after that should you add the next clump to the toilet. It’s even easier if you crush the clumps slightly beforehand using the litter scoop. Under no circumstances should multiple waste clumps be flushed down the toilet at the same time. The water needs to saturate, swell, and dissolve the litter particles – then everything works simply, cleanly, and hygienically. For disposal and emptying of a used litter tray, the household toilet is, of course, not suitable. Depending on local disposal regulations, please use the organic waste bin, compost, or residual waste bin!"

I used to always use the Extreme Classic for about 2 years. My litter box is in the bathroom, and the tiny granules were just really annoying. They got stuck in every corner and would stick everywhere. I also wasn’t completely satisfied with the odour control – it was OK at first or right after a thorough cleaning, but then... greasy and smelly. But this litter has really convinced me: odour control is VERY GOOD, not greasy, the base litter stays fresh, it’s easy to dispose of, and it doesn’t stick. Thank you for this fantastic litter!

Unfortunately, our tomcat spreads the litter all over the house. The litter sticks to his fur and paws. We're switching back to our clumping litter, which does create dust but at least only causes mess in a limited area.

It's a very good cat litter, clumps well, and the clumps are very easy to remove, plus it doesn't smell. It's also very economical, and you can use the same filling for almost 4 weeks even with 2 cats. I have two 3-month-old kittens, and they love it—if you can say that :-)

The litter doesn’t produce dust, is very economical, and still smells fresh like wood even after weeks. Unfortunately, the clumps break apart again when they dry, which means the litter box doesn’t get properly clean. My indoor cats have now started refusing it. As bedding for my rabbits, however, it’s absolutely brilliant! =)

Very good cat litter. We've tried several, and this one clumps well. Once you've removed the clumps, there's no smell at all.

It’s really a good cat litter, especially because you can dispose of it via the toilet and it’s very lightweight. However, with small kittens, the litter gets scattered all over the room, which isn’t ideal. Otherwise, highly recommended.

I've been using this cat litter for a good 10 years now, and I'm still super happy with it. What might be a bit annoying is that it gets quite dusty if you don't completely change it for a while. I can only recommend it.

Really highly recommended, especially the medium size, which I have to carry up to the 3rd floor without a lift, for 7 !!! cats. But since it’s so economical, I only have to deal with the lugging every 2-3 months, even though 5 litter boxes are cleaned twice a day.

A really great cat litter that never smells, is incredibly economical, and can be disposed of in the toilet without any issues (though, of course, not the entire contents of the litter tray). Completely replacing the litter about every 4 weeks is absolutely sufficient.

No matter what type of litter you use, you should NEVER dispose of it via the household toilet! Some housing cooperatives and other landlords have completely banned pet ownership because they’ve had to deal with clogged pipes caused by cat litter being flushed down the toilet, which required expensive pipe cleaning. And then no one wants to admit they were responsible! Even if the litter seems to flush away easily at first, it can accumulate in bends and curves further down and lead to blockages – even if it takes a while for this to happen. Such disposal methods shouldn’t even be mentioned in the product description! I ALWAYS use a small 5-10 litre waste bag to dispose of any litter, regardless of the type. I collect clumps and solid waste in it for 2-3 days, tie it up securely, and throw it in the household rubbish. That’s the only place it belongs – unless you have access to a bio-disposal option. (I’m currently looking for a flat and can’t get one through tenant protection organisations or some landlords because they no longer allow pets for the reasons mentioned above. And my cats HAVE to come with me! They’re part of my life and are very attached to me! Plus, they’re already 15.5 and almost 12.75 years old.) If you own your own house, you can do whatever you want. Otherwise, please be cautious about disposing of litter via the toilet! Thank you.

We tried Cats Best Öko and replaced it completely with our old cat litter after just 8 weeks. The sweet smell of Cats Best Öko, which arises in combination with faeces, is terribly unpleasant. On top of that, after about 4 weeks, very fine wood dust forms at the bottom, which is almost impossible to remove and sticks to the floor with the urine. For us, it's not an alternative!

I only bought this litter because of the good reviews. Unfortunately, it’s very dusty. I always have breathing problems when cleaning it, which I didn’t experience with fine bentonite litter. But my cat is just as thrilled with this litter as I am. Whenever she smells it, she starts gagging. So she tries to do her business with her head held up high. I’m just glad she’s still using her litter box at all. I’ll keep using this litter until the pack is finished, but I won’t be buying it again.

We are 4 cats and have 5 litter boxes. Every morning, I scoop out all the clumps, and then the cats use the litter boxes. I have 2 in the living room, and it doesn’t smell of cat waste. I always order the 40-litre bag, and it lasts me 4 months. I love this litter, and so do the cats. It’s the best I’ve ever bought. I’ve tried almost all of them, but I’ve stuck with this one. Only the best is simply Cats the Best.

Update: I recommended the litter to others. The family bought it and are more than satisfied. They used to have litter with baby powder, but they were fed up with the smell. Now they only buy this litter.

Also suitable for two cats, the litter is very good. You just need to dispose of the clumps in good time (thank goodness you can flush them down the toilet). Occasionally, they carry some granules on their paws, but that's just a minor drawback. Super economical.