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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
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Very great product
Brillant for all small animals. My 4 9week old kitten using it ok told friends and family where to buy
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best yet
clumps well, is fantastically lightweight and clean looking compared to clay litters, and cats took to it right away - it does track a fair bit because it's light, but easier to see and sweep up than finer grained litters
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Five star plus
Best cat litter I've ever used , we have four cats who have no problem using this and so easy to keep trays clean ......I can't find fault with this litter.....Fabulous
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Quality has dropped
Been buying this stuff for nearly 2 years since Bob was a kitten. Originally it was amazing, clumps stuck together solidly and although it did track, it wasn't too much. But the last few months the quality has changed dramatically. Even Bob's small ping pong sized clumps fall apart when you get them out and the tracking is horrible, now the stuff gets everywhere. It is still decent at hiding smells hence the two stars but i'm trying to find alternatives now, which is such a shame.
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Very great product
Great product purfect for any small animals. Will buy again when i get through 85lts. Lol i would tell my friends to buy this
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Not what it used to be
We've used for years now and found it a great performer, and flushable too! However, the last couple of bags have been a let down as it now seems to be so dusty, tracks worse than it ever did and just doesn't clump particularly. We have finally decided to let it go and find an alternative product.
Best odour control, dust-free, but tracks everywhere
This is the best litter I've ever used for controlling odours. It's completely dust-free, which is great for keeping down the dusting chores. However, my two cats track it everywhere and they don't like stepping into it as much as fine clay clumping litters.
Mrs C
This litter used to be excellent thus I have used and recommended it for 12 years. However the last bag has litter in it of very poor quality: it no longer clumps and does not disguise the smell of cat urine any more. I am really disappointed with the drastic drop in quality
Mrs
Doesn't clump anymore
Lionell & Co
as with many other reviewers I bought my last batch about month ago. As they have all indicated something has changed. This no longer has the great clumping ability it once did. Cats Best was my first choice litter, and it will be difficult to replace for another as good as "oko". I will maybe think outside the litter box and buy this and the pellets to see if that sorts the issue. If not, mmmmm.....???
Doesn’t clump anymore
Has stopped clumping. Doesn’t last up to 8 weeks as advertised. More like 2 because of the amount of contaminated litter that you can’t scoop out.
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Somethings changed and not for the better
We have two British Blue cats that use the same litter box. They aren’t fussy cats and have used all the litter products without a problem in their owner’s pursuit of the ‘perfect litter’.
We’ve used Oko Plus before, thought it was good, a little tracking but manageable ... until this last order. Have they changed the product, it doesn’t clump at all, the wee balls break up when I try and get them out of the box. I won’t buy it again.
Doesn’t clump any more
Rubbish. Used for years and been fine. Now they have changed the formula and it rarely clumps
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Change of formula?
I’ve used this cat litter for 10+ years and always swore by it recommending it to new kitten owners.
However over the last few bags it has definitely been changed. It longer clumps very well and does not cover the smell in fact it smells terribly. It’s with great reluctance I am changing over to another clumping cat litter
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As it says. Brilliant
No smell (unless the cat missed out on covering the No2), and the urine lumps up nicely. Just top up when there's too little left in the tray! Yay!
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What have they done?
Been using this for years and never a problem until the last bag arrived. Doesn't clump anymore and you end up with a mess everywhere, this also increases waste of unused litter to just get the broken clumps outs.
If its not broken don't fix it!
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Oko no more
This has changed. The latest lot seems two toned, and nothing like the last lot. I have severe wastage, it doesn't "clump" into snowballs like previously. It just separates and means I waste a lot. No way does it last as long. I've already had to top up under a week due to wastage. I don't feel the cat likes to use it anymore and will have to seek out another brand now.
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Does not clump.
This looks and acts exactly as cheap wooden pellets purchased in B&M for less than a third of the price.
Feel I’ve been mis-sold. Certainly won’t be buying this again. Does not clump, just goes into sawdust Which you can’t seperate from the pellets. Wasteful.
poor product
this cat litter has good clumping capability but I would never purchase this product again as it tracks all over the house and on every surface .Cheaper wood alternatives are better
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Disappointing
I have used this cat litter for years - seems to have changed along with the name, now get a mess over the whole house - I did buy another make to try but the cat hasn't used that tray yet. So will have to buy some more of this and hope it was a bad batch. Lets hope the makers read the reviews
Reviews from other countries
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17,2 kg (ca. 40 l)
Perfect for us
It clumps well and doesn’t create much dust. If you clean the litter box regularly, it doesn’t smell. Some gets carried out on their paws, but with daily sweeping around the toilet, it’s not a problem. Our cats don’t like scented litter, so this is perfect for them.
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40 l (ok. 17,2 kg)
I always buy it. Good price.
It's just a shame that zooplus packs it in a big box. It would easily fit in a slightly smaller one if the top packaging was bent. And it makes a difference to me, because I prefer to collect my deliveries from the parcel locker.
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40 L (ca. 18 kg)
It's not the same anymore
I’ve seen that other people have had the same experience as me.
I bought it for two years, it was really excellent.
For months now, it’s not the same anymore.
It DOESN’T CLUMP anymore.
As for the smell, unfortunately I’ll have to try again because I bought a similar one, but the bad odour isn’t neutralised.
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20 L (environ 8,6 kg)
Very good litter
Very practical and pleasant natural litter for the cat, she doesn’t scatter it everywhere.
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5 l (aprox. 2,1 kg)
Lately, it gives off dust
I've always used this litter and been really happy with it, but lately it's been giving off loads of dust. Even when I scoop it, I end up coughing from all the dust—imagine what it's like for the cats. I'm thinking about switching to a different one.
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10 L (environ 4,3 kg)
Brilliant
I've been using this litter for a few months now and honestly I don't regret it at all, it's really great. Plus, with a big bag I can fill five litter trays and still have some left over, so it's really good when you have several cats.
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5 l (aprox. 2,1 kg)
Dusty
The sand is very dusty, which is a shame because it goes a long way and clumps well.
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17,2 kg (ca. 40 l)
none
Clumps well and doesn’t create much dust.
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View original||Netherlands
20 l (ca. 9 kg)
Almost dust-free but clumping is mediocre
I previously used cat litter from Lidl and wanted a low-dust option. I'm very happy with this cat litter because it's quite low in dust and absorbs odours well.
However, I'm unsure about the quality of its clumping. It does form clumps, but the pee clumps break apart when I try to clean the litter box. The pee stays fairly wet, which is annoying because it leaves small bits of litter behind that already contain pee. As a result, the litter needs to be replaced more often.
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View original||Poland
Cat litter
The litter is fantastic, really efficient, clumps instantly, doesn’t get all sticky, and the bottom of the tray stays clean. I’ll only be ordering this one from now on.
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20 L (environ 8,6 kg)
Excellent litter
The absorption and deodorising performance are remarkable.
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20 L (ca. 9 kg)
It's not the same product anymore.
We’ve been using this cat litter for years. Now it doesn’t clump like it should anymore and the litter smells worse.
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20 L (ca. 9 kg)
Good
Pros: eco-friendly, easy to remove
Cons: smells damp and like sawdust if not changed right away
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10 l (aprox. 4,3 kg)
It's the best litter
Natural, clumps really well and doesn't smell bad or release dust.
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The best value for money
It's cheap, does its job, and is easy to get rid of.
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40 l (aprox. 17,2 kg)
The best
Our favourite: it lasts a long time, doesn’t leave dust everywhere (like the stone one), clumps well...
Negatives: it sticks quite a bit—leaves marks and it’s a bit pricey.
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5 l (ca. 2,1 kg)
Very dissatisfied, used to be better, doesn't clump properly.
The first ones we bought directly at Fressnapf were of higher quality.
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17,2 kg (ca. 40 l)
Very good cat litter
Great cat litter, the cats are happy, it clumps nicely and smells like wood. The pieces used to be a bit bigger, so now they spread it around the flat more, but it's still good and much better than the original bentonite one.
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20 L (ca. 9 kg)
Excellent!
I've been using this litter since 2011 and it allows me to avoid bad smells in the house because I can flush it down the toilet. It's odourless so it doesn't bother me, and it doesn't contain any toxic substances for my pets. Finally, it's clumping and absorbent.
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