
Scented: We worried that these scents would only add to the smells emanating from the litter box, rather than successfully masking them.In fact, companies that make only a couple of litter varieties often label them all “good for multiple cats.” We erred on the side of multi-cat formulas when they were available, but it wasn’t a strict requirement. (The gross smell from cat pee is ammonia, which is actually the waste from microbes feasting on the cat waste, rather than the pee itself.) However, there’s no standard amount of odor-control additives in a single-cat litter versus a multi-cat version. Multi-cat: These litters typically have more scent-control and antimicrobial ingredients in them compared with other litters in the same line.Elsey’s granules are likely to stick to the bottom of a dirty litter pan and can be a pain to deep-clean. And like most of the litters we tested, Dr. But this litter is sold in a giant plastic bag, which is a pain to carry and pour from. Elsey’s also produces less dust than half of the brands we tested, and the dust won’t overwhelm you when you’re pouring fresh litter into the pan or scooping out a day’s worth of cat mess. This litter also quickly clumps when wet, and the clumps retain their shape when you’re scooping better than most other litters. Elsey’s granules are of average size, so cats are less likely to track litter throughout the house.

And its neutral smell is easier to stomach than some litters’ fruity fragrances, which clash with litter box odors. It’s the only cat litter we found that completely traps simulated cat-waste odors. Elsey’s Ultra’s combination of solid odor control, scoopability, and low dust profile-all at an affordable price.
