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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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Quality went down
Unfortunately, the quality of this product has deteriorated. It's supposed to be large pellets and non dusty which is why I get it for my cat with asthma. But lately it's just bag of dust and small particles instead. I will give it one more chance and if still poor then need to find a new litter.
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Stick to the other Cat's Best litter
Yes, this stuff does not track. It's because it's so heavy the cats struggle to even move it in the tray, the pieces are too big to get stuck in their paws it also means they're too big to sift through a scoop too. This means you waste LOADS of perfectly good litter. One of my cats isn't even burying now, I've switched back to the old stuff. This stuff is more expensive and you'll use considerably more.
Excellent stuff
I've had my 4yo Persian for a month so am a complete newbie to the world of litter. Previous guardian had her on the cheapest supermarket grit. Grim: needed nightly cleaning of the litter, smelly, rough stuff that made us both sneeze. I researched soft clumping litter for Persian paws, chose this and within a day or two she had taken to the smart pellets with no problems. Can't smell anything, easy to scoop and it may sound weird but a JOY to use.
Life changer!
Practically zero tracking! Used to be driven mad by litter everywhere when using the cats best other type, which was better than others, but these smart pellets are brilliant!!!
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Cat litter
By far the best for me Sapphire is a Ragdoll so very fluffy, does not stick to her paws so less tracking through house. Love it..👌🏻🏴
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Unfortunately, it did not work :(
Our cat does not use other gravels like wood. He has a long coat, so often leaves spreads the gravel on the rugs. This litter is quite small, so it does not stick to the feet. It reduces the smell but not as much as "Cat's best universal". Unfortunately, it is absorbed strangely - at the bottom it gets into a very hard layer that can be removed only with a spatula, and sometimes there is still a wet layer in the litter box. Therefore, our cat after using the cuvette once does not enter it. Unfor
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The best for long hair cats
Life changing... flushes brilliantly, no more bad smells, minimal tracking in his fluffy furry feet and he’s less bothered about digging!
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No more tracking (almost!)
Cats like traditional ‘Cats Best’ and so did I until I discovered their pellets. Nowhere near as messy. Cats are ok with it too. Good clumping, low odour and dust. Economical too despite high price.
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Why change it?
I used this litter for nearly four years. Then, in their infinite wisdom the makers decided to change the litter and rebrand it as ‘smart pellets’. WORST IDEA EVER. The litter is now incredibly dusty and breaks up very easily. The litter now turns to a hideous jelly when wet instead of clumping and it starts smelling whereas before it clumped brilliantly and almost had no odour.
Sorry Cat’s Best, you’ve lost yourself a long standing customer here!!
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Totally Converted!
Litter tends to be a trade-off - with good clumping they tend to be bad for tracking, and vice versa. I used Oko Plus for many years, and just lived with it everywhere! Tried this towards the end of my old boy's life when he had a bad paw, as I needed something dust-free that wouldn't stick. It's brilliant, I'm sticking with it for my new two! Virtually no tracking, the clumps are softer but can be scooped easily if left to harden a little first. Seems to be lasting well so far too, very happy!
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dont like it at all
heavy massive clumps cats didnt like it as to heavy to scratch in
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Could be better....
My primary criteria is non tracking and easy disposal. I have been using this product for a year now. I’m mostly happy with it, but the clumping is noticeablely not performing as well as it could. There is too much spreading and wastage. As soon as any pellet comes into contact with any moisture the pellet sticks to it , even if it’s dry . Rather then sticking as a clump, it just spreads wide across the bottom of the tray. Throwing so much away. Which for expensive litter is just not economical
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Pellets too large
Had hoped to stop tracking, but the pellets are proving too large, my cat will not use it for solids. She has used it for a wee, but dry pellets cling to the clump, making it cumbersome to deal with. Have gone back to Cats Best Sensitive, tracking a nuisance, but otherwise works well.
Not for us
We tried this for the anti-sticking feature but overall I think it hasn’t been a success and we’ll be switching back.
Our kittens (short haired) struggle to bury their poo because of the large size of the pellets, this seems to upset them, possibly because inefficient burial means there’s a bit more of a smell. There may be a small improvement in the amount of scattering of cat litter stuck to kitten paws, but it’s really only marginal and I’m still having to clean up regularly. Shame really.
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Best litter available!
Having three house cats has always been messy, I have used Cat’s Best for years and been happy with it apart from the tracking...it gets everywhere! By the time I’ve hoovered the stairs and turned back round there is more there! Decided to try the smart pellets despite the price difference and I am not disappointed. Tracking is virtually non-exsistent especially as my cats have litter trays that they jump out of so it falls off them. I’m so pleased I changed and won’t be going back!
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Fantastic Product (so far!)
I have only switched to this litter recently but, so far, I love it! I very nearly didn't buy it because of all the negative reviews, but I'm so glad I decided to try it for myself - it's amazing! Virtually no tracking, clumps brilliantly, no odour, and no dust! It's much more expensive than other brands of litter, but it's worth every penny in my mind. I was using the Oko Plus version before, which is great but is dusty & tracks really badly - this is SO much better!
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Best for my cat
I have 3 cats. My ancient tabby lives in my bedroom. He seems to be a litter magnet and you can appreciate that I don't want to be walking on cat litter in bare feet. This is the first cat litter I have tried that didn't get all over the room including all over my bed. It doesn't clump as well as the ordinary Cat's Best which I use for my other 2 cats but as he is in my bedroom I remove the clumps twice a day and I haven't had any trouble with dust.
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Excellent
After all this negative comments I wasn’t sure but I have decided to try it and it didn’t disappoint me! My ragdoll doesn’t drag the litter through whole bathroom anymore (I had to hover 3times a day). Clumping is ok this is a bit different structure of litter so just need 10/15mins to soak up and is doing the job, you can remove everything in one go without leaving anything inside. The best choice ever!
I can’t understand why Cat’s Best has made the change
I bought this as I could not find my usual Cat’s Best for long hair cats which I have used for years... unfortunately the quality is not up to the expectations, as this litter tracks everywhere in the house and it seem to have less odour control than the previous formula. I ‘m disappointed . I can’t understand why Cat’s Best has made the change!
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Now Cat,s worst Nightmare more like
No longer does the job
Used this for years and always been happy with it.Not since it changed to Smart Pellets. It doesn't clump properly, is VERY dusty and is nowhere near as good as it used to be at anything that made it a selling point before the changes. Very disappointing, Lost this customer.
Reviews from other countries
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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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||Poland
10 l (ok. 5 kg)
Good litter
After years of using silica litter and months of persuading my cats to switch to a more "eco" version, I finally succeeded. The litter is accepted, absorbs well, and dissolves nicely in water (I leave it for 3-5 minutes before flushing). I recommend 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 pity really, because now it's all over the floor, which wasn't the case before. Unfortunately, the quality has gotten worse and the price is high.
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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|Germany
10 l (ca. 5 kg)
Very satisfied
Doesn't create dust, after a long search I finally found the right litter. My asthmatic cat has no more problems because it doesn't produce dust. Some gets carried out, but only very little. Suitable for long-haired cats.
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View original||Italy
10 L (ca. 5 kg)
best
We have two XXL Acaio litter boxes, placed in the old shower in the bathroom. It doesn't make dust, doesn't smell, absorbs well and most importantly – the cats don't track it around on their paws.
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View original|Germany
10 l (ca. 5 kg)
very good
Perfect. Works just as it should.
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View original|Poland
10 l (ok. 5 kg)
Decline in quality
I've been using this cat litter for many years. During this time, the price has skyrocketed and the quality has dropped significantly. On top of that, the quality is inconsistent—sometimes it's better, sometimes worse. For this price, they should really take care of the product's quality.
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View original||Switzerland
10 l (ca. 5 kg)
Best for cats
I've been using this litter for years. I ordered it again two weeks ago, but something has changed – it now looks like cardboard, and even when the cat does its business, it clumps together so much that it's almost impossible to sift with the scoop. If the next bags are like this too, I'll have to try a different litter.
It's a shame they've managed to ruin something that was so good.
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View original||Germany
10 l (ca. 5 kg)
Best litter ever!
After 14 years with my Izzy: for us, this is the best cat litter! We've tried a lot and, shocked by the government-induced inflation, saw how everything—especially in the pet sector—suddenly doubled in price! After using ultra litter and 'normal' clumping litter that spreads all over the flat (just one room) and gets stuck between the little toes, these wood pellets are simply THE BEST. Economical, the few little droppings are quickly swept away, no dust syndrome, no residue on the tiles. We're sticking with it!*
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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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10 L (ca. 5 kg)
Excellent but too expensive
One of the best cat litters I've ever tried, maybe even the best. It doesn't smell, doesn't spread dust everywhere, lasts a long time, clumps well, and can be flushed down the toilet without any issues. I used to buy only this one, up until a few years ago. Now I only use it in my little mountain house, where I can't keep the litter box on the balcony. The price has shot up over the years to a ridiculous and unsustainable level. What a shame!
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View original||Germany
10 l (ca. 5 kg)
Cat litter
My cats are very happy. No more bad smell.
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10 l (ca. 5 kg)
Works very well!
Keeps odour under control and clumps well.
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View original|France
10 L
Very good
Very good clumping and very little smell.
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20 L
Watch out for the weight
Warning: 20L (as listed on the website) is actually 10kg (what I received). And if you choose the recommended option, be careful, you end up with 10L, so 5kg. Not very clear. Anyway, apart from that, good product.
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View original|Germany
Sparpaket: 2 x 20 l
Quality has really gone downhill
I've been using these pellets for many years, but lately the quality is so inconsistent that I sometimes have to check the bag to see if I actually got the right product! There's more dust than pellets, and it doesn't even clump anymore. It's so fine that I can't get the dirty litter out of the cat tray at all. So I end up having to change all the litter again, even though I only just replaced it!
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