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Three clumping litters, three different ways to beat the smell: trap it in clay, seal it on contact, or absorb it with charcoal.

Dr. Elsey's Ultra Unscented Clumping Clay Cat Litter, 40 lb Bag — studio product photo #1 in categoryBest overall
  • 40 lb bag
  • Unscented
  • 99.9% dust-free*
  • Multi-cat

Litter & odor

Dr. Elsey's Ultra

Clumping clay cat litter

9.3

Best for: Multi-cat homes that want zero perfume

Odor control
9.2
Low dust
9.5
Easy scooping
8.8
Pack size
10.0
ARM & HAMMER Slide Platinum Easy Clean-Up Clumping Cat Litter, 18 lb — studio product photo #2 in categoryEasiest cleanup
  • 18 lb box
  • Moisture-activated
  • Non-stick
  • Multi-cat

Litter & odor

ARM & HAMMER Slide

Clumping cat litter, non-stick

8.6

Best for: Anyone who hates scraping the litter box — it slides out

Odor control
9.0
Low dust
8.6
Easy scooping
9.5
Pack size
6.7
Fresh Step Odor Shield Multi Cat Clumping Litter with Febreze, 14 lb — studio product photo #3 in categoryBest scented
  • 14 lb bag
  • Activated charcoal
  • Febreze scent
  • Multi-cat

Litter & odor

Fresh Step Odor Shield

Clumping cat litter, scented

8.0

Best for: Homes that like a fresh scent in the litter corner

Odor control
8.9
Low dust
8.0
Easy scooping
8.5
Pack size
5.9

Litter & odor at a glance

ProductHeadline specTypeBest forSpec score
Dr. Elsey's UltraBest overall
40 lb bagClumping clay cat litterMulti-cat homes that want zero perfume 9.3 Check price
ARM & HAMMER SlideEasiest cleanup
18 lb boxClumping cat litter, non-stickAnyone who hates scraping the litter box — it slides out 8.6 Check price
Fresh Step Odor ShieldBest scented
14 lb bagClumping cat litter, scentedHomes that like a fresh scent in the litter corner 8.0 Check price

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How to choose cat litter

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