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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.
Chandler Original Cat Litter Review
A lightweight uscented clay cat litter from Chandler.
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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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Chandler Original Cat Litter Review
Review Summary
Final Thoughts
Chandler Original cat litter is a good value-for-money choice. Whilst it doesn’t clump and tracks a little, our kittens loved using it. It absorption is pretty solid and odor control was also better than average.
The litter gets dusty out the bag which isn’t optimal for health. I’m not a big fan of that and it spreads around on surfaces a bit.
If you are after an affordable quality litter that absorbs well then give Chandler a try.
Key Features
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Material | Attapulgite clay |
| Clumping | No |
| Flushable | No |
| Packing type | Paper |
| Re-sealable bag | No |
| Scented | No |
| Odor control additive | No |
| Bag sizing options | 7L; 15L; 30L |
| Made in? | Australia |
Product Testing Data
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Sizing | <12mm x <7mm |
| Texture | Rocky |
| Tracking | High |
| Absorption ratio | 98% |
| Did cat use? | Yes |
| Density (g/ml) | 0.6 |
Dustiness
Chandler original cat litter produces a small amount of dust. I noticed a little cloud when pouring.
The levels of PM2.5 dust increased when pouring Chandler at close range. However, the levels only rose to harmful levels briefly at 0cm (i.e. directly next to it).
If you’ve got asthma or related issues, I’d keep my distance and use a well ventilated area. The litter tracks quite a bit, which a larger tray will help control.
| Air Quality | 0cm | 0cm pat test | 15cm | 15cm pat test | 30cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max PM2.5 | 24.8 | 14.0 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Average PM2.5 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| PM2.5 fluctation | 23.6 | 12.9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Cat Preference and Usage
I tested Chandler cat litter alongside Tofu cat litter Australia.
Our kittens preferred using Chandler. They seem to prefer using clay litter in general compared to most tofu litter, so this wasn’t surprising.
I think your mileage will depends on your cats experience with clay litter. If your cats enjoy clay then they’ll probably enjoy this one.
| Day | Test | Control |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1.5 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 4 |
Review Limitations
I only used this litter for 3 days (one to acclimate the kittens to the litter, and two for testing). This may not be enough time to find out if our kittens liked it best.
I emptied the litter tray four times to try make sure the trays were clean at all times to reduce bias. However, I couldn’t empty the tray at night so that might have influenced results.
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).
Chandler Original Cat Litter Review Notes
- Review date: 4 October – 6 October 2023
- Testing methodology: 1.1 (see here)
- Test cat litter: Chandler original cat litter
- Control cat litter: Tofu cat litter Australia
- Cats: 2 cats (Cleo and Maxi) (see our cat testers here)
- Temperature: 17 degrees Celsius
- Humidity: 44%
Changelog:
- 06 October 2023 – First upload
More About Chandler Cat Litter
Is Chandler Cat Litter Clumping?
No, Chandler original cat litter is not clumping.
What Is Chandler Cat Litter Made Of?
Attapulgite clay. It has high adsorption properties making it useful for trapping odor in cat litter.
