276 reviews forCat's Best Smart Pellets Cat litter
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Cat's Best litter has received praise for its excellent clumping and minimal tracking, keeping homes tidy and odour-free. However, recent changes have left some users disappointed, citing issues with dust, inconsistent clumping, and smaller, crumbling pellets. Despite these concerns, many still find it economical and effective, particularly for long-haired cats. Overall, while the product has seen a dip in quality, it remains a favourite for its cleanliness and ease of use.
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Not effective clumping.
I am trialling this in just one of 3 litter boxes. What it is good: it seems to track very little.
The clumping is useless. The nature of the pellets I think it may take quite a while to clump successfully. If you have a cat that digs then it is scattered about the tray and hard to remove.
Cats not using it as much as their current litter possibly due to pellet texture under their paws.
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Very disappointing
For a product that is twice the price as the original Cat's Best it's sadly only half as good. The clumps fall apart so you scoop away twice as much and so go through a bag twice as quickly. It still scatters over the floor, just the bits are bigger so easier to see to sweep up - but that's the only redeeming feature. Truly not worth the extra money.
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Mixed review
So I switched from the cats best original as the tracking was becoming awful. This does track less however it doesn't last as long. I have to buy a fresh pack every month whereas the original would be every 2-3 months for the same size bag. It is more expensive too so it has its good and bad points but it does track less than the original which is what I wanted.
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Fantastic litter
I have a Maine Coon plus 2 other long haired cats and 5 short haired cats and this litter is fab. Doesn't stick to my long hairs, doesn't smell and has been in the tray for 4 weeks. Doesn't track which is why after trying 5 different litters recently this is now my go too. Only downside is it's expensive but you get what you pay for.
Low tracking
This is the best cat litter I know, and I've tried loads over the last 20 years. It's a bit heavy but this means the litter stays in the tray. We have an open litter box and almost no litter comes out. This litter also does not stick to my long haired cat's fur. Overall very happy, excellent product. Regarding the clumping, I wait a bit for it to dry, then it clumps OK. Use a scoop with big holes so the unused pellets can fall through. Lasts weeks.
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Converted!
This litter has been a vast improvement on our old one. It's a lot pricier at £7 more for a 20l bag, but the benefits far outweigh the cost! Tracking was the reason I wanted to switch. With two maine coons, their fur just tracks litter everywhere. Not a problem anymore! 95% of litter stays in the trays or on the litter mats, and the rest can be easily swept up with dustpan and brush. It clumps well, is flushable, stays fresh, looks and smells great, and cats seem to prefer it too!
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Brilliant !!!!!!
I've been using wood pellets for several years now and been happy with it. I had been wasting alot when cleaning the litter tray out so thought I would try this wood pellet litter although I couldn't see how wood pellets would clump!!! I was so amazed when I cleaned her litter the next day , it actually works if amazing. Yes, its expensive but you save money by not having empty the whole tray every two weeks.
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Great idea. End product needs reworking
I was looking for a litter that would be as good as the corn one made by Aussies. That thing is a miracle. I saw this product and hoped it would deliver the same. Only if I mixed it with the regular cat's best litter (red and green) - then the clumping was OKish. But smell and waste were unacceptable. I may have paid less for the litter, but ended up throwing a lot of it away. Sadly, I can't recommend.
These were fantastic, but now not worth the extra money
Our cat has what can only be described as "sticky feet". I've been using this product for a while & it solved the problem of her walking litter all over the house. NOT ANY MORE. They've made the pellets smaller & now we're back to vacuuming her litter trail after every visit to the tray. It's not worth paying extra for a litter that is as messy as the lower priced version. Why on earth would the manufacturer change a winning formula?
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Cat's Worst
They've changed the formula few months ago and this is not 'best' anymore. The pellets are smaller, it does not clump like it use to and because of this my cat takes it around the whole house. I have to vacuum almost every day now.
This is now Cat's Worst!!!
So good for our little paw pets
My cat loves these smart pellets, we have tried several different products, this one comes out on top. No mess when kitty comes out of the tray and good to flush down the loo. No more cleaning the tray every week I only clean it every 2 to 3 weeks.
Changed formula - won't buy again
The attraction was the low tracking and the fact that is biodegradable and flushable. Like others have said, formula seems to have changes and there's a lot of tracking and dust now.
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Best cat litter, wish they would change back to old formula
Best cat litter we have used. i just wish they would change back to old formula where the pellets were bigger. The litter now causes tracking even with an enclosed litter box and theres a lot of dust in the bag now. Not sure why they changed the formula as a lot of customers feel the same.
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Wont be buying this again
This product has changed not what it use to be like.really disappointed.. waste a lot not clumping as it used to..also noticed the pellets are different plus strong smell of urine coming through I have never had this before. For what you pay it's a waste of money lost a customer on this one . Wont be buying these smart pellets again .
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Not as good as they used to be
I have used this product for several years now and always found it exceptional - no tracking. The last two bags that I have received the product is not as good - there seems to be a lot of dust and the pellets are smaller, this causes the product to track around the house. Can the manufacturers please explain why they have changed the formula please.
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At last something that works
Having a ragdoll with very long pawy hairs he seems to drag cat litter everywhere.
So decided enough was enough and purchased this cat litter a little expensive but definitely a winner.
I am so happy with the results.
Hopefully hoovering 3 times a day will be a thing of the past. Also it clumps together better than my old one.
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Was brilliant, now average
When I first got this product, it changed everything! The big pellets didn't track, and created big non-dusty clumps.
However the last few months the pellets have got smaller and now I'm finding the clumps are breaking up.
One more chance or I think I'll have to try something else :(
Such value for money
IMO! I really was surprised by the size of this bag I dunno why it’s deffo gunna last me a couple of months! Very good value
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Love this litter
Clumps together so easy to use but only get this as it was what he was used to but it’s very easy to keep clean and keeps the smell away much better then other litters
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Super
A product worthy of it's name. It is indeed the best solution for the litter.
Reviews from other countries
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20 L
Batch defect or fibre deterioration
I've been using this litter for over 3 years, and this year, 2026, it's the fourth time I've come across 20L bags that don't clump at all and just turn completely crumbly and dusty. As a result, I have to remove double or even triple the amount of litter. Even though it's basically a great litter that I can only recommend, I'm disappointed by the quality issue I've encountered several times this year, which leads to extra costs that really shouldn't happen!
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20 l (aprox. 10 kg)
The best!
I switched from clumping litter to pellets a few years ago and never looked back.
Pros: Creates less waste. Doesn’t form that hard-to-clean "mud" in the corners of the box like litter does. The smell of pee is much less noticeable!
Cons: When they poop, the smell is more noticeable. But it’s just a matter of... cleaning.
Similarities: It also clumps.
Differences: It’s better to use a scoop with slightly larger holes so the pellets can pass through.
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View original|Poland
20 l, (ok. 10 kg)
Tragedy
The quality of the litter has dropped a lot. It doesn't clump well. The urine goes straight to the bottom of the tray and sticks to it. The clumps break up into small pieces, which makes it hard to pick up the tiny granules during daily cleaning. After two days, you have to change all of it because it smells terrible. I thought I just got a bad batch, but for the past few months, every one has been worse than the last.
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20 l (ca. 10 kg)
Good cat litter
I switched from the regular Cats Best to this litter and I have to say, I don't understand the negative reviews. It mostly clumps well, doesn't smell, doesn't create dust, and hardly spreads around the area. My cats like using it and it's easy to keep the litter boxes clean with it. I’m taking off one point because after longer use it gets a bit crumbly and the clumps fall apart. Still, all in all, it's a good product and I can recommend it.
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20 l (ca. 10 kg)
Won't be buying again
I've been buying this litter for almost 20 years, and in the early years it was really great. Hardly any dust (there's no such thing as a completely dust-free litter), nice solid pellets, but then it got worse and worse every year and also kept getting more expensive. That's it for me now. In the meantime, there's a great alternative available here on Zooplus as well.
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View original||Finland
20 l (noin 10 kg)
Interesting
Tried a smaller pack for the move (usually I use Original 40l) – it worked pretty well! 20l was just enough for a big box, and we'll see how quickly it gets used up. It definitely packs well, but as a result, you use more than with Original, though there's clearly less dust and spreading.
I can't say yet if I'll order another one or not. The cat likes it, my cat is happy to go in soil outside or in bentonite. Maybe this is nicer for him since it's harder than Original.
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20 l (ca. 10 kg)
Quality has deteriorated significantly
I've been using Cat's Best litter for years, but unfortunately the quality has really gone downhill. First with the original (red bag) – it creates a lot of dust, which makes it unusable for a cat with asthma. The pellet version doesn't produce dust, but the clumps fall apart when you try to remove them. This means you end up using a lot more, since you have to fish out all the broken clumps. Plus, the pellets get tracked all the way into the hallway. Once I've finished my last bag, I'll be switching to a different litter.
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View original|France
20 L
Pellet litter
Ordered a 20-litre bag but what's shown on the bag is 10kg, which is strange. Unfortunately, my kittens didn't like this litter because they were used to mineral litter.
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View original|Hungary
20 l (kb. 10 kg)
Not worth it
There's no cat pee smell, but the cats track it all over the flat because it sticks to their fur. The pee falls apart or can be scratched apart really, really easily, so it's not hygienic. Because of this, it's very hard to clean.
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View original||Sweden
20 l (ca 9 kg)
Very good
I've used this product for several years. I really appreciate that you can flush it down the toilet and that it smells fresh and woody even though it's not perfumed.
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20 l (kb. 10 kg)
Best
We've tried lots of different types, but this one works best for us. It's great that the pellets are big, so our cat can't drag them out at all. Cleaning takes longer than with regular cat litter, but it's worth it. The metal scoop available on Zooplus is perfect for these pellets.
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View original||Bulgaria
20 л (ок. 10 кг)
Cat bed
I've been using it for years for our cats, fantastic product.
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20 l (aprox. 10 kg)
Odourless and they like it
It controls the smell really well.
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Dubbelpak 2 x 20 l (ca. 20 kg)
Excellent for long-haired cats
Especially for long-haired cats, it's an excellent product. Very little tracking. Absorbs moisture well. No litter box smell. Even with 5 cats (multiple trays). I've been using it for years and I'm happy with it.
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20 l (aprox. 10 kg)
No smell
It comes out of the box on the cats' paws, but you can put a mat down. It doesn't smell, it's only been three weeks and I have two cats and two litter boxes.
I like the product.
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View original|Austria
20 l (ca. 10 kg)
Good
They were great! But we noticed there are a lot of small pieces and it's sandy. It's a shame really, because now it's all over the floor, which didn't happen before. Unfortunately, the quality has gotten worse and the price is high.
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View original||Germany
Sparpaket: 2 x 20 l
Does what it's supposed to
Fits.
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View original|Spain
20 l (aprox. 10 kg)
It's not what it used to be
I've been buying it for a long time because Sugus has asthma, and while looking for pellets with little dust, I found these. For years they've been great; I might find some dust at the bottom of the bag, but now there's dust from the very first time I pour it into the litter box. You can't lower the quality and keep the same price.
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View original||France
20 L
Excellent litter
Excellent litter, clumping, no smell, economical, very good value for money. My cat loves it.
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