World's Best Cat Litter??

[rothenb1]

I keep seeing commercials for "World's Best Cat Litter" and they make the product sound marvelous. Biodegradable, traps odors, clumps, flushable. Can there be anything better?

So I looked up some reviews online, and they were very, very mixed. Many hated it, some said it was OK, some said it was awesome. I'm a little hesitant because I've had experience with companies who pay people to write positive reviews for their product.

So: does anyone actually have experience with this litter? Is it as amazing as the commercial makes it seem?

I'm currently using Arm and Hammer scoop because a friend gave it to me when her cat died. I normally use Tidy Cats multiple cats scoop (for my two kitties). I have no qualms with either brand, they scoop well and the smell isn't horrible. I just like the fact that WBCL is biodegradable (I'm one of those eco-conscious jerks :hmm3grin2orange: ).

[tanks4thememories]

I keep seeing commercials for "World's Best Cat Litter" and they make the product sound marvelous. Biodegradable, traps odors, clumps, flushable. Can there be anything better?

So I looked up some reviews online, and they were very, very mixed. Many hated it, some said it was OK, some said it was awesome. I'm a little hesitant because I've had experience with companies who pay people to write positive reviews for their product.

So: does anyone actually have experience with this litter? Is it as amazing as the commercial makes it seem?

I'm currently using Arm and Hammer scoop because a friend gave it to me when her cat died. I normally use Tidy Cats multiple cats scoop (for my two kitties). I have no qualms with either brand, they scoop well and the smell isn't horrible. I just like the fact that WBCL is biodegradable (I'm one of those eco-conscious jerks :hmm3grin2orange: ).


How much does it cost? If its the typical cost of cat litter it may be a good idea to just try some and form your won opinion?

[rothenb1]

It looks to be 1 dollar per pound, which is pricey. I get my Tidy Cats 40lb for about 20 dollars. So half the price.

[Trillianne]

I have not used that litter, but I have used Feline Pine and thought it was pretty effective.

I will say the weight of carrying both used and unused litter with Feline Pine was nice!

Since it was made of pine dust it was biodegradable, although I did not use it for compost.

Not sure if that helps :sconfused:

[sheamurai]

I can't offer an opinion on wb, but still wanted to comment. I use the cheapest brand I can find, so long as it relatively dust-free, as I don't like the thought of my cat breathing the dust as her box is enclosed.
I don't use the cheapest becuase I'm cheap tho, lol.
First, I think clumping types are treated with chemical to get that effect, so I don't care to expose my cat to it.
2ndly, what does biodegradeable really mean for cat litter? Where are you going to dispose of it? Old fashioned cat litter is made of clay - I don't really see the harm of putting dirt in a landfill.
flushable cat litter may be handy, but it is really a good idea to put that in our water treatment system? More chemicals. I haven't really researched this, these are just my thoughts on the subject.
Seems to me bio-degradable and eco-friendly are becoming catch-phrases and excuses to charge more for items which were ok to begin with.

So, I'd be sticking with the TidyCats, lol.

[Lady Hobbs]

Some of it is more pricey but you also use much less of it so the cost ends up being about the same without the smell oozing up from those cheap brands.

[rothenb1]

Well clay and clumping cat litter is not biodegradable. Flushing isn't a problem for me at least, I have a litter locker. But this WBCL is made of corn so it certainly is biodegradable, but I'm not sure about the flushing part. Don't think I'd flush it down my toilet anyway.

Edit: Just tried looking some things up about this biodegradable nonsense. Apparently no matter what litter is used, if it's going to the landfill it's not going to biodegrade because there's not enough oxygen to promote the process. Oh well. Guess I'll stick with Tidy Cats.

[Rue]

You can always try it and see if you like it. Personally, I hate the clumping litters. Sometimes I have to buy it because for some reason the stores run out of clay litter. I'm not too worried about dust. All told, the cats aren't in it that much, and as long as they're not locked in a room all day with the dust, they can handle that wee bit...

I use the cheapest no-name brand I can find. It's hard to justify paying more for something to eliminate in. I agree with sheamurai; clay litter is already biodegradable...so is cat poop and pee...probably the worst thing we can do is put it in plastic bags to throw it out.

I'm just waiting for someone to invent a really good biodegradable plastic garbage bag! That would do more good than a better litter.

[tanks4thememories]

It looks to be 1 dollar per pound, which is pricey. I get my Tidy Cats 40lb for about 20 dollars. So half the price.

Maybe if there is a half size you can try it out. If you ask me for 2x the price it wouldn't be worth it even if it could bag itself and walk down to the landfill on its own..lol Its the recurring bills that kill ya..lol But then everyone knows how..ummm.."Frugal" I am...lol

[Rue]

Well clay and clumping cat litter is not biodegradable. Flushing isn't a problem for me at least, I have a litter locker. But this WBCL is made of corn so it certainly is biodegradable, but I'm not sure about the flushing part. Don't think I'd flush it down my toilet anyway.

How is it not biodegradable? Isn't it already 'earth'?

[sheamurai]

If you ask me for 2x the price it wouldn't be worth it even if it could bag itself and walk down to the landfill on its own..

LOL - I dunno, I might pay to see that...

[tanks4thememories]

How is it not biodegradable? Isn't it already 'earth'?

Yup, Most cat litter is already bio degraded it is earth or mineral...lol Cant get more "Green" than the final product...hehehe

[tanks4thememories]

LOL - I dunno, I might pay to see that...

Well you have a point..ok I'd let you guys buy it and then come watch...hehehe

[Wild Turkey]

Im also not a fan of the clumping litters, or any of the brands with a bunch of stuff in them. I dont use it for cats though.

I use "Yesterdays News" which is just recycled paper. Wont keep smells down like the fancy stuff, but completely harmless to animals and the environment.

As long as you arent looking for better odor control and want a litter with less in it, I would recommend giving it a try. Its about 50cents a pound at the grocery store

[rothenb1]

LOL I posted this edit but by that time there had already been 5 more comments:


Edit: Just tried looking some things up about this biodegradable nonsense. Apparently no matter what litter is used, if it's going to the landfill it's not going to biodegrade because there's not enough oxygen to promote the process. Oh well. Guess I'll stick with Tidy Cats.

[tanks4thememories]

Im also not a fan of the clumping litters, or any of the brands with a bunch of stuff in them. I dont use it for cats though.

I use "Yesterdays News" which is just recycled paper. Wont keep smells down like the fancy stuff, but completely harmless to animals and the environment.

As long as you aren't looking for better odor control and want a litter with less in it, I would recommend giving it a try. Its about 50cents a pound at the grocery store


I think it is really cool how "green" you are bro. I couldn't deal with the smell part otherwise I defiantly like the price aspect...hehehe

[sheamurai]

even newsprint won't breakdown if its buried. My mom uses it to keep the weeds down in her garden. We didn't need to put much new stuff down this year, as last years stuff was still pretty much intact.
Biodegrading doesn't happen if the right conditions are not met.

[rothenb1]

I wonder... could we just use dirt?!? :hmm3grin2orange: Might be really smelly, but that's about as "green" as you can get.

[sheamurai]

before cat litter became available commercially, people used sand...

My cat litter box is enclosed, but has a slot in the top which holds a carbon filter, lol. You prolly could sprinkle a bit of carbon in the sand/earth/dirt to help with odour, too.

but, if you're going to spend the money on that, you might as well use litter, lol.

Maybe one of those natural stones people use for deoderant in the box?

lol

getting a little carried away now...other people thought of ways to make it easy, and they came up with cat litter!

[Wild Turkey]

I think it is really cool how "green" you are bro. I couldn't deal with the smell part otherwise I defiantly like the price aspect...hehehe


Dont get me wrong, anyone who wants to help the environment, im on their side. But, that being said, I think the whole "green" movement is a bunch of who-plah.

Its because my rats would eat the clay and other stuff in the leading cat litters, and like you mentioned the cost is low. The lower smell reduction basically just means I have to change the litter more often so it doesnt get smelly, if it smells it means im not being a good rat daddy. :hmm3grin2orange:

[sheamurai]

they would eat clay? why?

[Wild Turkey]

they will chew on/eat pretty much anything thats hard or smells good.

In some households dogs like to steal "treats" out of the litter box as well so sometimes its better to know they arent ingesting anything potentially harmful if they get into it while you arent around.

[tanks4thememories]

Dont get me wrong, anyone who wants to help the environment, im on their side. But, that being said, I think the whole "green" movement is a bunch of who-plah.

Its because my rats would eat the clay and other stuff in the leading cat litters, and like you mentioned the cost is low. The lower smell reduction basically just means I have to change the litter more often so it doesnt get smelly, if it smells it means im not being a good rat daddy. :hmm3grin2orange:

lol:ssmile:

[Cristoff]

I'll refer back to a previous cat litter thread. I have already found the NUMBER ONE cat litter on the planet. It is superior in every way to traditional cat litters:

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[Trillianne]

If the Fresh Step kitty litter wasn't so dang cheap at Costco, I'd use the Feline Pine again... simply because it weighed sooo much less.

They sell it in 40 lb buckets for regular price of like $12 and then frequently have coupons of a couple bucks off.

[Lab_Rat]

I've tried it and I think I would have liked it if my dog hadn't decided it should be renamed "World's Tastiest Cat Litter". He does not normally mess with the cat box, but when I put that stuff in it was like doggy crack. I couldn't keep him out of it (cat hadn't even used the box yet). Fortunately he didn't get impacted (was a bit concerned about that) but the next day he excreted rock hard ginormous piles of poo all day. I was torn between laughing at him and feeling bad for him.

[WhiteDevil]

My cats use that $2.50 cent bag of play sand from home depot. As long as there is SOMETHING in their litter box they go. I keep a stick-ums on the side of the box cause my new kitten smells worse then the old barracks did after chili mac chow.

[rothenb1]

I've tried it and I think I would have liked it if my dog hadn't decided it should be renamed "World's Tastiest Cat Litter". He does not normally mess with the cat box, but when I put that stuff in it was like doggy crack. I couldn't keep him out of it (cat hadn't even used the box yet). Fortunately he didn't get impacted (was a bit concerned about that) but the next day he excreted rock hard ginormous piles of poo all day. I was torn between laughing at him and feeling bad for him.

I keep a stick-ums on the side of the box cause my new kitten smells worse then the old barracks did after chili mac chow.



Hahahahahaha!!!

[Lindsey]

I keep seeing commercials for "World's Best Cat Litter" and they make the product sound marvelous. Biodegradable, traps odors, clumps, flushable. Can there be anything better?

So I looked up some reviews online, and they were very, very mixed. Many hated it, some said it was OK, some said it was awesome. I'm a little hesitant because I've had experience with companies who pay people to write positive reviews for their product.

So: does anyone actually have experience with this litter? Is it as amazing as the commercial makes it seem?

I'm currently using Arm and Hammer scoop because a friend gave it to me when her cat died. I normally use Tidy Cats multiple cats scoop (for my two kitties). I have no qualms with either brand, they scoop well and the smell isn't horrible. I just like the fact that WBCL is biodegradable (I'm one of those eco-conscious jerks :hmm3grin2orange: ).

I got a bag of the World's Best Cat Litter for next to nothing a few weeks ago since it was slightly damaged, and it worked great. The odor control was way better than with Tidy Cat (what I normally use), and it clumped just as well, so was still easy to clean despite being made of wheat! I'd recommend it.