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Find a quick summary of findings for each product we’ve reviewed from this brand below, with a link to detailed reviews.
Cat’s Best Original Cat Litter Review
The original wood based cat litter from Cat’s Best.
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Our Review Process
We bought the cat litter reviewed in this article for a hands on test. This includes dust testing with an air quality monitor and letting our cats use the litter.
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Cat’s Best Original Cat Litter Review
Review Summary
Final Thoughts
Cats Best Cat Litter delivers impressive absorption quality. It is a clear favorite among our kittens due to its lightweight and soft texture. The low dust production and neutral scent make it a great choice even in small spaces.
Fecal odor control could be better and it tracks a little. The price is a little high, but the lightweight nature helps get more bang for buck.
Key Features
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Material | Wood fiber |
| Clumping | Yes |
| Flushable | Yes |
| Packing type | Paper |
| Re-sealable bag | No |
| Scented | No |
| Odor control additive | No |
| Bag sizing options | 4.3kg; 8.3kg; 13kg |
| Made in? | Germany |
Product Testing Data
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Sizing | <8mm x 5mm |
| Softness | Soft and fluffy |
| Tracking | High |
| Absorption ratio | 97% |
| Did cat use? | Yes |
| Density (g/ml) | 0.5 |
Dustiness
Cat’s Best original cat litter is low dust.
I used an air quality monitor and tested Cat’s Best original cat litter using three tests. At no point did levels go into harmful ranges.
This makes it an excellent option for those concerned with health. Data and video footage below.
The larger dust particles (not harmful to health) are notable on the bottom of the tray. You could also use a sifting litter pan if you wanted.
| Air Quality | 15cm | 15cm pat test | 30cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max PM2.5 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| Average PM2.5 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| PM2.5 fluctation | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Max AQI | 9 | 11 | 10 |
| Average AQI | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| AQI fluctuation | 5 | 7 | 5 |
Cat Preference and Usage
I tested Cat’s Best original cat litter with a control (Smitten clay litter).
My two kittens enjoyed this one. That wasn’t surprising since the litter is very light and soft on the hands.
Scooping urine was quite easy as the litter formed small round clumps with very little smell. The odor from feces waste was a little stronger, but still quite good.
Some litter got kicked outside the tray. Since it’s pretty lightweight, you’ll probably want to have a high sided litter tray for this one.
- Test: Cat’s Best original cat litter
- Control: Smitten clay litter
| Day | Test | Control |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 1.5 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 2.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 8 |
Review Limitations
I only used this litter for 3 days (one to acclimate the kittens to the litter, and two for testing). This might not be enough time to find out what our cats liked best.
I emptied the litter tray three times a day. If one tray gets full, another might get used instead. I’d need to scoop litter 24/7 or have two of each tray to get around this.
Finally the litter boxes used in this article are only 42cm long. Research suggests cats prefer larger boxes (at least 1.5x the size of your cat).
Review Notes
- Review date: 25 – 29 September 2023
- Testing methodology: 1.0 (see here)
- Test cat litter: Cat’s Best original cat litter
- Control cat litter: Smitten Clay Litter
- Cats: 2 cats (Cleo and Maxi) (see our cat testers here)
- Temperature: ~17 degrees Celsius
- Humidity: ~49%
Changelog:
- 30 September 2023 – Minor edits
- 29 September 2023 – First upload of review
