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Emeraldgreen
11-24-2007, 02:02 PM
Does anyone know of a good kitty litter that has the scoopable feature but doesn't create all the dust that we and our cats breathe in every day?
We have been using Kitty Scoop by Purina for years but I just know that the dust from that stuff can't be good. We could wear masks while scooping I guess but my cat Jimmy can't and he has asthma.
I did pick up a big bag of scoopable pine litter the other day but I just googled it and found a site that says the fumes from pine can cause asthma. I'm going to return the unopened bag to the pet store.
columbine
11-24-2007, 02:47 PM
Yesterday's News (called that because it's made out of recycled newspapers) isn't marketed as "scoopable," but the pellets swell & clump well enough to scoop easily with a slotted scoop when wet. No dust, and I'm really impressed with the odor control.
Catty1
11-24-2007, 07:07 PM
I use Maxx Cat - blue or white bag. Both are 90% dust free. It doesn't clump - but then again, it lasts longer because of that, and is a clay litter.
moosmom
11-24-2007, 07:33 PM
Feline Pine
Medusa
11-25-2007, 08:08 AM
Tidy Cat w/the blue lid. There's a little dust but not like the others I've tried. Gotta be sure to clean because it does build up but it doesn't make a cloud that can be inhaled while you're scooping the box or pouring it in.
boscibo
11-25-2007, 10:10 AM
Dr. Elsey's scoopable is scent free and fairly dust free.
Emeraldgreen
11-25-2007, 01:13 PM
Thanks guys! I think I'm going to try out most of the brands suggested and pick the one which works the best. We have 4 litter boxes in the house, all upstairs and clean them 2-3 times a day (depending on how much box activity there is!) and the cloud of dust that appears everytime we scoop is just awful. I'm looking forward to testing out some new brands and will hopefully find one that works well and doesn't cost a fortune! :)
Geez, I remember the good ole days when I had only 2 cats that were indoor/outdoor and I didn't even have a litter box! LOL But, I'd rather have the group of cats that I have since taken in that needed a second chance and keep them safe and sound indoors. They are worth it!