LITTER BOX AND LITTER BOX SUPPLIES

We really like wood pellets. They are easy to clean and safe for cats. Change the wood pellets as needed. If the litter box is close to the toilet, you can just put small amounts in the toilet and flush it.

This is one of the best options if you are planning on putting the litter box in a bathroom.

If you decide to use wood pellets, we recommend using a Sophresh plastic litter box and bags for this litter. The bags help keep litter box clean (So Phresh Elastic Cat Litter Box Liners, size of the litter box equals the size of bags).

Sophresh Cat Litter Box, size Large - https://amzn.to/3QyERNy

Litter Box Hood - https://amzn.to/4dvQe2q

And liners for this box (Elastic Litter Box Liners, Size Large) - https://amzn.to/4aaLblp

Sophresh Cat Litter Box, size X-Large - https://amzn.to/4dwYFuo and Litter Box Hood (size Extra Large) - https://amzn.to/3UNKJ80

Elastic Litter Box Liners (Size Extra Large) - https://amzn.to/3Uxj7CG

An extra-large box is more comfortable, but it takes more space and extra litter. So, if you have enough space then we recommend buying an extra-large.

We recommend these wood pellets:

Feline Pine Platinum Cat Litter - https://amzn.to/4bmpdgb

This new and popular litter option is low tracking, clumping, dust-free litter that's made from soy by-product. 

Tofu litter is made primarily from soybean dregs. Dregs are the pulpy, fibrous part of soy that remains after pureed soybeans are filtered for products like soy milk and tofu. This by-product is typically thrown out in manufacturing. In the case of tofu cat litter, the soy pulp is dried and combined with plant-based starches to form a cylinder-shaped litter pellet. Pea fiber is a top choice due to its high absorption.

Depending on the manufacturer, the soy-based cat litter may have other ingredients to control odor or added binders, colors, and fragrances. Tofu cat litter is a non-toxic, natural alternative to conventional cat litter. It’s softer in texture, lightweight, and highly absorbent.

Tofu cat litter is water-soluble, flushable, and safer for the environment than traditional clay and silica-based litters. 

If you prefer to use a Tofu based litter, please remember that different brands work differently. We have tried different brands, and some work better than others. Some of them do not clump good enough and stick to the scooper. Some contain clay, and since clay is heavier than Tofu, you will pay the same price and get a much smaller bag. The clay is also dusty (if you want to use clay you can just buy simple clay litter).

We recommend these brands:

FUKUMARU Tofu Cat Litter - https://amzn.to/4e9V59N

 Really Great Cat Tofu Litter - https://amzn.to/41pYzBe

We recommend to use this Litter Trapping Mat (works well, easy to clean) - https://amzn.to/3y8AClz

The benefits of Tofu based litter are:

• Health and safety: Tofu cat litter is free from harmful toxins. Unlike conventional cat litter, which can cause respiratory issues in cats and humans over time, soy-based litter is 100 percent safe and can even be ingested
• Eco-friendly: Unlike clay and crystal cat litter, tofu litter is biodegradable and compostable.
• Low dust and tracking.
• High absorbency: the absorbency of tofu makes it good at clumping and odor control.
• Easy to clean.
• Tofu litter is flushable since it dissolves in water.

Dr. Elsey's Crystal Attract Silica Cat Litter

https://amzn.to/3ZObs5Z

Tidy Cats Tidy Care Alert Health Monitoring Crystal Litter https://amzn.to/3VyyJaG

Crystal cat litter is made using silica gel beads, it effectively absorbs liquid and controls odor. Silica gel litter is made from mined quartz sand and produced by mixing the sand particles with water and oxygen. The crystals are covered in pores that enable them to soak up any liquid that they come in contact with.

The same as Tofu based litters, please remember that different brands work differently. We have tried different brands, and some work better than others. Some of them do not absorb smell and urine well, some have a chemical color that doesn't go away from the litter box even after several cleanings. The big question we have is are all of the silicone litters safe for cats...

The benefits of the Crystal Litter are:

(advantages of this litter over others)

• Low dust.
• Highly absorbent. The manufacturing process that makes crystal litter safe creates small pores in the crystals. Its absorption superpower also helps dry out feces, thus controlling odors.
• It lasts a long time (up to a month in the litter box). Since crystal litter doesn’t clump, you won’t be throwing away as much sand as you would if you were using clumping litter. 
• No needs to clean your litter box as often, you’ll only need to remove the feces and stir the remaining crystals. Since you’re not scooping out huge blocks of urine-soaked litter, you will be able to keep odors at bay more easily.
• Unlike traditional litter, Health Monitoring Silicone Crystal Litters keep tabs on your cat's health by changing color. These color changes tell you when your cat has a potential health issue, so you can get them help before it becomes an urgent medical situation.  

Minuses:

• The cat will carry some silicone granules from the litter box to the floor on his paws. The Litter Trapping Mat can help - https://amzn.to/3y8AClz

• Urine may pool. Though the crystals do a good job of soaking up liquid waste, you may notice urine pooling if they become too saturated. Manufacturers recommend stirring the crystals when removing feces to prevent this from happening. We recommend using a Sophresh plastic litter box and bags for this litter. The bags help keep litter box clean, and it is easier to clean the litter box (for elastic bags options please see recommendations for Option #1).