{"id":20319,"date":"2022-11-08T19:57:43","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T19:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ippblogdev.frontrowdigital.com\/blogs\/uncategorized\/types-of-cat-litter\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T20:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:54:07","slug":"types-of-cat-litter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/blog\/pet-parenting\/types-of-cat-litter\/","title":{"rendered":"The Different Types of Cat Litter Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"629e294ad6021e0003681adc\" data-shogun-site-id=\"eecd4ddf-4f8f-4066-b087-e8ca99efcc28\" data-shogun-page-id=\"629e294ad6021e0003681adc\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"68533c4127eeaca2dd89df5d\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"68533c4127eeaca2dd89e0bf\" data-shogun-page-type=\"article\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"> <link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/css-2025-06-12-0213\/68533c4127eeaca2dd89df5d_68533c4127eeaca2dd89e0bf.css\"> <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/js-2025-06-05-1257\/global-assets-c677f3036f76206e8caab8991ceb251dd178c5ad.js\" defer><\/script> <\/p>\n<div id=\"s-8abb0c6e-a959-4339-b54e-885dece856ce\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2> POTTY TALK? CATS WOULD NEVER. <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-624e046d-706b-427c-99f7-8a28559d60db\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2> THE BEST TYPES OF CAT LITTER <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-15722049-5e4b-45ca-8f5a-642583657d20\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">When it comes to litter, it can be tough to distinguish between different types and brands out there. The thing is, the wrong litter can allow dust, germs and odor to multiply and spread around the house. This means more cleaning, more often. No thanks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We broke down a few options so your cat can potty in peace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-908d2eeb-20fd-459e-ad6f-fb1ccb5e0b02\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-3765052f-1a1c-464c-a17b-3c8d17ba2598\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-left\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3> CLUMPING CLAY LITTER <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-96aba3ad-db1d-42c2-b5d2-b04ad9a52b0e\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #a6192e;\"><em>An easy-to-clean option that keeps messes contained.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-fa379484-555e-4b6f-ac70-46e67577d84a\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Litter forms easy-to-clean clumps after use<\/li>\n<li>Quick absorption leads to low dust output<\/li>\n<li>Contained mess makes for easy scooping<\/li>\n<li>Longer lasting = more savings!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-bea4684b-450a-4e76-a064-db974c48d6d5\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/9be1307e-a850-4253-bf6f-28b64520a934\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"An image of boxiecat, odorlock and Dr. elseys blue and white bags of clumping clay cat litter\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-bea4684b-450a-4e76-a064-db974c48d6d5\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-65a29cb6-b026-4373-98e8-a458722845ac\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-469261a4-ae79-4227-b1e8-29c747debadf\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/89821d7b-905a-4620-99d6-78f72684b5a0\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"two bags of Worlds best corn cat litter in purple and black\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-469261a4-ae79-4227-b1e8-29c747debadf\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-94ccb890-a97b-4f26-ba04-1c1b814d812a\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-left\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3> CORN LITTER <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-ac577c56-44b2-45e2-8030-c00754175252\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #a6192e;\"><em>This deeply absorbent option keeps odor under control.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-b5c60250-0cb5-4f8e-8584-8c9427688ab0\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Forms easy-to-clean clumps<\/li>\n<li>Flushable<sup>*<\/sup>\n<\/li>\n<li>99% dust-free<\/li>\n<li>Absorbent granules control odor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>Double-check any food allergies or sensitivities when considering these options.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-604a3920-c56c-443b-9d97-ea948fe34b32\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-49387b6b-d65c-4775-ae4e-f1f1a8829e39\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-right\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3> SCENTS AND TEXTURES <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-21f9eb56-c1fc-49c3-abba-84cd90672a3d\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Every cat has distinct likes and dislikes but most cats prefer unscented litter. <br \/>Strong scents and fragrances can deter them from using their litterbox and, well, who knows where they&#8217;ll end up. If you decide to use a scented choice try a naturally scented litter as they tend to be less overwhelming. Keep in mind that most cats prefer smaller litter particles as the texture feels softer on their paws.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-03ce1c0d-5655-49e7-8733-3f942ecc73d8\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/7483c0cb-8a09-42d8-b1be-6c452a6b2a35\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"A grey stripped cat looking up at you sitting behind a green cat litter box \" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-03ce1c0d-5655-49e7-8733-3f942ecc73d8\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-7604bcc6-bd12-46f0-9513-b815f5e625f2\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-cc6ca366-ee24-448f-bf6f-5ac1f6ab5ebf\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/ea33fba7-3181-4336-a342-3a7024cc5e93\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"A grey stripped cat walking in a red box of kitty litter\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-cc6ca366-ee24-448f-bf6f-5ac1f6ab5ebf\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-c694d133-d041-4ee7-9192-91056df5e7b4\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-left\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3> HOW TO SWITCH BETWEEN LITTERS<br \/> <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-a7c857b6-75ff-4a15-8204-b689a01edcb5\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p>Keep an eye on your cat and be cautious as you make the transition between litters. They may be confused by new textures and smells at first. Try a gradual transition to prevent any &#8220;what the heck&#8221; reactions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-c761d670-1521-4e5a-a769-135748c00073-root\" class=\"shg-c shg-btn-wrapper shg-align-left\"> <a id=\"s-c761d670-1521-4e5a-a769-135748c00073\" class=\"shg-btn shg-cse shg-btn-text \" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/changing-your-cat-s-litter-is-a-lot-easier-than-changing-their-mind\" target=\"_blank\"> LEARN MORE <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-2fe7d2e3-e760-406b-a5a8-0eaa390c3543\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-93bfb501-7c5a-4f76-96c7-7e1e18a5e732\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-right\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3> EASY CLEAN-UP <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-6be7e75b-4887-4ffb-b21a-c87f905539fb\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">When it comes time to change the cat litter box, having everything you need on hand makes it easy. We have all the supplies you need, from litter mats and scoops to cleaning sprays and cat wipes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-8ed7532d-202c-46f0-9dfe-58c0ec302b0f\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/1d19530f-4850-4aee-876a-77a0685c372b\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"A orange and white cat giving its female human a high five\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-8ed7532d-202c-46f0-9dfe-58c0ec302b0f\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-e050aaf4-4571-4d2a-ac90-d7c3f235a9fe-root\" class=\"shg-c shg-btn-wrapper shg-align-center\"> <a id=\"s-e050aaf4-4571-4d2a-ac90-d7c3f235a9fe\" class=\"shg-btn shg-cse shg-btn-text \" href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/litter-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"> SHOP NOW <\/a> <\/div>\n<div id=\"s-fda04d3c-12d8-419b-9d2d-8f5c83787e2d\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11px;\">*The state of California encourages the disposal of cat feces in trash and discourages flushing feces in toilets or disposing of them in drains.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>POTTY TALK? 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