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Cat Forum / General Topics / March 2008KITTY LITTER DUST
Just became a cat owner a few months ago and thought I had done all my homework on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but there's always something you miss. In my case, it's the dust from the kitty litter that has settled over everything in my home. Is there anything that can be done to eliminate this most annoying problem. And before you even think of it, I ALREADY OWN A FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;)  SignatureDennis > Just became a cat owner a few months ago and thought I had done all my > homework on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but there's always something > you miss. In my case, it's the dust from the kitty litter that has settled > over everything in my home. Is there anything that can be done to eliminate > this most annoying problem. And before you even think of it, I ALREADY OWN A > FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) Yes, please get a brand that features 99% less dust if you prefer clay litter, or look into other types of litter. The dust is hazardous to your cat's health. Diana Are you using cheap litter if so upgrade > Just became a cat owner a few months ago and thought I had done all my > homework on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but there's always > something you miss. In my case, it's the dust from the kitty litter that > has settled over everything in my home. Is there anything that can be done > to eliminate this most annoying problem. And before you even think of it, > I ALREADY OWN A FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) I'm using Scoop Away, smells good, clumps great, the cat likes it. > Are you using cheap litter if so upgrade > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >> done to eliminate this most annoying problem. And before you even think >> of it, I ALREADY OWN A FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) Does it say 99% dust free? you many have to get another brand that is dust free if it spreading that much dust you may also put a hepa filter machine nearby to help out I use non scented brands with febreeze diffusers nearby I use a hepa filter machine myself to collect the dust and smell > I'm using Scoop Away, smells good, clumps great, the cat likes it. > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >>> done to eliminate this most annoying problem. And before you even think >>> of it, I ALREADY OWN A FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) Thanks, that a great idea! > Does it say 99% dust free? you many have to get another brand that is > dust free if it spreading that much dust you may also put a hepa filter [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >>>> be done to eliminate this most annoying problem. And before you even >>>> think of it, I ALREADY OWN A FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) Matthew laid this down on his screen : > Are you using cheap litter if so upgrade > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >> >> -- Dennis I keep telling friend it would make more sense for her to use a different type of litter. She lives in an apartment with refuse collect once every 2 weeks. SignatureCount Baldoni "Baldoni" < > Matthew laid this down on his screen : >> Are you using cheap litter if so upgrade [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > type of litter. She lives in an apartment with refuse collect once every > 2 weeks. Kitty Litter dust can be harmful to humans as well.. we have 4 cats and now use one that is 99% dust free... Your friend MUST change the litterbox at least wice a DAY! and I use a Lysol room spray to get rid of the airborne germs from changing the 2 boxes.. and I wear a filter face mask as well. I got some litter that was dusty and may have gotten sick from inhaling it. BTW, Hi Count:) Thanx for the 'heads up' on you know who... OMG, you've got the M15 guy here too??? He's another paranoid idiot!! Kyla%b > Kitty Litter dust can be harmful to humans as well.. > we have 4 cats and now use one that is 99% dust free... I've used litters that are supposedly 99% dust free and still feel like I'm in Pigpen's dust cloud when I fill the litter box. Can anyone recommend a brand of scoopable that really is low on dust?? Dan >> Kitty Litter dust can be harmful to humans as well.. >> we have 4 cats and now use one that is 99% dust free... [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Dan In another group Phil had an idea take the litter outside and shift it back and forth betweeen containers till the dust is out > >> Kitty Litter dust can be harmful to humans as well.. > >> we have 4 cats and now use one that is 99% dust free... [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > In another group Phil had an idea take the litter outside and shift it > back and forth betweeen containers till the dust is out I'd thought about doing something like that, or stirring it around in the litterbox while waving the vacuum cleaner hose over it to suck up the dust. >> >> Kitty Litter dust can be harmful to humans as well.. >> >> we have 4 cats and now use one that is 99% dust free... [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > the litterbox while waving the vacuum cleaner hose over it to suck up > the dust. You could also add a hepa filter machine by it will collect the dust and smells "Matthew" <... > "DanS" <>, Matthew >>> "DanS" <>>> > In article Kyla% >>> > < wrote: >>> > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > You could also add a hepa filter machine by it will collect the dust and > smells Hmmmmmmm, I have one of those, but I also wear a face mask and spray a Lysol air germ killer before I enter the catbox room...that helps too. Kyla%b Hello Kyla, fancy seeing you here. was wondering over he cat groups. > "Matthew" <... >> [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Lysol air germ killer before I enter the catbox room...that helps too. > Kyla%b >> >> Kitty Litter dust can be harmful to humans as well.. >> >> we have 4 cats and now use one that is 99% dust free... [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > the litterbox while waving the vacuum cleaner hose over it to suck up > the dust. The, "clumping" type is more dust free than the other.....Easier to work with, too....... > >> >> Kitty Litter dust can be harmful to humans as well.. > >> >> we have 4 cats and now use one that is 99% dust free... [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > The, "clumping" type is more dust free than the other.....Easier to work > with, too....... Actually, I meant clumping. I was thinking that I scoop out the clumps and called it "scoopable" but I meant "clumping". >> >> >> Kitty Litter dust can be harmful to humans as well.. >> >> >> we have 4 cats and now use one that is 99% dust free... [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > Actually, I meant clumping. I was thinking that I scoop out the clumps > and called it "scoopable" but I meant "clumping". I wonder how these automatic, "self cleaning" ones they advertise on TV work.....Are they safe for the cat? - I mean, I would hate to have one of my cats get caught in the mechanism. Do they know if the cat is currently using it? You could enclose it in a box, and vent it to the outside with a small muffin fan if it really bothered you that much.....If nothing else, It would get the smell out of the house...... "William Graham" <weg9@comcast.net> wrote in message > I wonder how these automatic, "self cleaning" ones they advertise on TV > work.....Are they safe for the cat? - I mean, I would hate to have one of my > cats get caught in the mechanism. Do they know if the cat is currently using > it? I've had three Littermaids and finally came to the conclusion that I was wasting money. The first was replaced under warranty. It died a few weeks after the one year warranty expired. When the third one screwed up I tossed it and didn't bother getting it replace under the warranty. It's almost as easy to scoop a regular litter box as it is to toss and then replace the waste tray from one of the automatic units. As far as knowing it's running, you can hear it straining the litter. In the beginning, my cat would watch it running and I'm sure she was jumping into it occasionally just to see it run, but she wouldn't jump in if it was running at the time. (de-lurking for a minute) I know it's not scoopable, but I use the recycled newspaper litter, for four reasons: Dust free, so much lower risk of respiratory problems and airborn greeblies, low odour (it seems to mask ammonia very well), cheap so instead of scooping I just tip the whole lot in the bin every day and it can be bought in bulk, and environmentally friendly. I'm in Australia so not sure what is available to you, but after testing many litter brands and types, this seems to be the best combined value for money/odour control/healthwise of the brands available to me. Another good alternative if you can find it is lucerne pellets, often can be bought in bulk at feed stores for a few dollars a litre. >"William Graham" <weg9@comcast.net> wrote in message >> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >it running and I'm sure she was jumping into it occasionally just to see it >run, but she wouldn't jump in if it was running at the time. This topic comes up often and most folks think that Littermaid is a waste of money. Having looked around a bit I almost bought this one: http://www.litter-robot.com/ It is NOT cheap, around $300. I didn't buy it because I'm going to have the bathroom redone soon and I'm going to try to have a litter box area where an electric eye turns on a fan/filter when the darlings use the box. I really don't mind scooping but I do hate the dust. Checking the litter is one of the ways we can tell how our felines are feeling and I really hate to give that up. But if I was going to buy one of these things, this is the one I would get. "dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message > http://www.litter-robot.com/ > It is NOT cheap, around $300. > I didn't buy it because I'm going to have the bathroom redone soon and > I'm going to try to have a litter box area where an electric eye turns > on a fan/filter when the darlings use the box. I really don't mind > scooping but I do hate the dust. Checking the litter is one of the > ways we can tell how our felines are feeling and I really hate to give > that up. I considered one of those at one point, but it doesn't really seem like there's a lot a space in there for a cat. And although poop might be filtered away quickly, when she pees it would be hitting the sides of the LitterRobot. I know if I was a cat, climbing into that thing wouldn't be pleasant. I think the biggest thing I didn't like about the Littermaid wasn't that it was breaking down (although that was certainly a contributing factor), but that there were so many nooks and crannies for poop to get lodged in and that it was a really big pain in the a.s to clean when I wanted to every month or two. Another thing that bothered me with the Littermaid is that the sides of them aren't as high as they could be and my big cat sometimes sprayed over the edge of the Littermaid. D. >"dgk" <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in message >> [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > >D. Folks seem to really like that Litter-robot though. Of course, they could all be stockholders. I'm not. I use this one. It claims to be 99% dust free and I find the claim to be true. http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2750937&cp=2767033.2845025&v iew=all&pg=2&fbn=Taxonomy%7CLitter&f=Taxonomy%2FPET%2F2845025&fbc=1&parentPage=f amily&keepsr=1 >>"William Graham" <weg9@comcast.net> wrote in message >>> [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > But if I was going to buy one of these things, this is the one I would > get. > I use this one. It claims to be 99% dust free and I find the claim to be > true. I may have to try this because the Scoop Away I currently use is WAY too dusty. Thanks! You're welcome. It's cheaper too ;-) >> I use this one. It claims to be 99% dust free and I find the claim to be >> true. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Thanks! "DanS" <djlstewart@TAKE-OUTmac.com> wrote in message > I may have to try this because the Scoop Away I currently use is WAY > too dusty. I'm not sure that it's available where you are, but here in Canada, I use Maxx Scoop. It's almost dust free and has superb odour control. >> I use this one. It claims to be 99% dust free and I find the claim to be >> true. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Thanks! Oh, Scoop Away SUCKS. Big time. I don't know if they changed the formula or something but I told my SO the other day to remind me NEVER to get Scoop Away again. I use Tidy Cat and Arm and Hammer and some other brands carried by Target, but Scoop Away should come with a free air cleaner. >I use this one. It claims to be 99% dust free and I find the claim to be >true. >http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2750937&cp=2767033.2845025&v iew=all&pg=2&fbn=Taxonomy%7CLitter&f=Taxonomy%2FPET%2F2845025&fbc=1&parentPage=f amily&keepsr=1 I'd like to try that but deliver is a problem for me. I really need something that I can get directly. > In article <479e036b$0$22597$4c368...@roadrunner.com>, Matthew > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > - Show quoted text - Try adding good old Borax In article <c438b38c-3153-4e50-8d4d-556740024a63@d4g2000prg.googlegroups.com>, > > I'd thought about doing something like that, or stirring it around in > > the litterbox while waving the vacuum cleaner hose over it to suck up [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Try adding good old Borax What does Borax do for kitty litter dust? > In article > <c438b38c-3153-4e50-8d4d-556740024a63@d4g2000prg.googlegroups.com>, [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > What does Borax do for kitty litter dust? And what does it do to cats when they ingest it? SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com I use the "close spaces" tidy cat. This is a more expensive liter and not all stores in my area carry this specific type of Tidy Cat, but as far as dust is concerned it is one of the best that I have tried (not saying that I have tried all brands). I was disappointed with arm & hammer's liter because of dust. Close Spaces granules seem to be larger than other types and my pride's feet seem to carry them all over the place .... >> In article >> <c438b38c-3153-4e50-8d4d-556740024a63@d4g2000prg.googlegroups.com>, [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > And what does it do to cats when they ingest it? I recently started using the World's Best Cat Litter. It's made from corn (I think) and has less dust than some of the other types of litters. And it clumps pretty good too. S. Signature**Visit me and my cats at http://www.island-cats.com/ ** --- > Just became a cat owner a few months ago and thought I had done all my > homework on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but there's always > something you miss. In my case, it's the dust from the kitty litter that > has settled over everything in my home. Is there anything that can be done > to eliminate this most annoying problem. And before you even think of it, > I ALREADY OWN A FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) Thanks blkcatgal, I'll look that brand up on the web >I recently started using the World's Best Cat Litter. It's made from corn >(I think) and has less dust than some of the other types of litters. And [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> done to eliminate this most annoying problem. And before you even think >> of it, I ALREADY OWN A FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) I use that one,too now...I love it and the cats do too! Also, the Pet Ecology brand (the one that supposed to tell you of a urinary problem), is dust free,too. > Thanks blkcatgal, I'll look that brand up on the web > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >>> done to eliminate this most annoying problem. And before you even think >>> of it, I ALREADY OWN A FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) > >> Just became a cat owner a few months ago and thought I had done all my > >> homework on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but there's always [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >(I think) and has less dust than some of the other types of litters. And > >it clumps pretty good too. I used it for a while. It pretty well eliminates the ammonia smell until it becomes saturated with urine. What it doesn't do is clump up the urine so it can be removed. What I do now is mix it approximately half-and-half with "Tidy Cat 3" (one time I replenish the box with WBCL, the next with TC3). Mostly clumping, but still has the anti-ammonia thing going. > Thanks blkcatgal, I'll look that brand up on the web I looked online, but found that with shipping it cost about the same as locally. Maybe if you order lots that isn't the case (after all, it'll eventually get used, and it won't go bad in the mean time. Signature-eben QebWenE01R@vTerYizUonI.nOetP royalty.mine.nu:81 Q: What kind of modem did Jimi Hendrix use? A: A purple Hayes. "Hactar" <ebenZEROONE@verizon.net> wrote in message > I looked online, but found that with shipping it cost about the same as > locally. Maybe if you order lots that isn't the case (after all, it'll > eventually get used, and it won't go bad in the mean time. I think it depends on where you are for what brands are available. I'm in Canada and I use Maxx Scoop. Excellent odour control and good dust control. It's made by Purina. http://www.purina.ca/products/catboxfiller/cat/default.asp?page=maxxscoop There are plenty of decent generic/store brands in both USA and Canada. Most is all made by one factory and just marketed under various"name brands" for ridiculous profits. C'mon people, it's cat litter. The cat will not care much about what BRAND it defecates in. And the money you save can be spent on special treats for kitty. > "Hactar" <ebenZEROONE@verizon.net> wrote in message >> I looked online, but found that with shipping it cost about the same as [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > control. > It's made by Purina. > > "Hactar" <ebenZEROONE@verizon.net> wrote in message > >> I looked online, but found that with shipping it cost about the same as [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > And the money you save can be spent on special treats for kitty. True enough. Do you know of any brands besides "World's Best" that are made from corn stuff? It's the only one I could find, but I didn't do a thorough search. Signature-eben QebWenE01R@vTerYizUonI.nOetP http://royalty.mine.nu:81 "God does not play dice" -- Einstein "Not only does God play dice, he sometimes throws them where they can't be seen." -- Stephen Hawking >> > "Hactar" <ebenZEROONE@verizon.net> wrote in message >> >> I looked online, but found that with shipping it cost about the same [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > made from corn stuff? It's the only one I could find, but I didn't do a > thorough search. I can't recommend any corn based stuff as I've never bought it. We do buy the "clumping" clay litter, sometimes scented, sometimes unscented, depending on who picks it up and what is cheapest. We tried the "natural" stuff once, and the cats tracked it all over the house,....never again I've found that just about any brand has good batches and bad. But a vacuum cleaner hose held over the box while you toss the litter around a bit gets rid of surplus dust. >> True enough. Do you know of any brands besides "World's Best" that are >> made from corn stuff? It's the only one I could find, but I didn't do a >> thorough search. > > I can't recommend any corn based stuff as I've never bought it. Well, Li'l Abner's teacher said the three uses of corn were eatin', drinkin' and smokin'. In recent years we have added drivin'. And now, it seems we can add kitty litter....... >>> True enough. Do you know of any brands besides "World's Best" that are >>> made from corn stuff? It's the only one I could find, but I didn't do a [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > drinkin' and smokin'. In recent years we have added drivin'. And now, it > seems we can add kitty litter....... Come full circle from a cat named Tony the Tiger telling us to eat it, and now we see what that cats think about corn themselves. At least we know the people at the "Corn Marketing Association " are earning their paychecks. I live in Canada and the one i get is Maxx Scoop, i bin getting it for 2 years now for my cat. I moved out of my apartment over 2 weeks ago. I'm now sharing rent with 4 others and i wanted my cat to be in my room and let him out once in awhile. I have my kitty litter in my room and for the 1st week i had a tickle at the back of my throat. Few days ago my throat started to get a little sore...I wake up and my throat is really sore. I'm like man!! what is making me feel like this? My cat makes a mess with the Maxx Scoop and get some on the floor, I need to clean it daily. Today my cat dumped his water on the floor and mixed in with at Maxx Scoop. It's 3am. I put the kitty litter outside my room and his Food, water. and i cleaned up the mess of mixed Maxx Scoop and water and opened the window. i had it opened for an hour now, My throat is feeling a little better. So Now I'm thinking what is this stuff doing to my cat if it did this to me in 2 weeks? My cat always had a some times meows that's silent. I didn't think any thing of it. Maybe i should switch my litter? I live in a small town. I think there is only 3 to choose from. One looks like a NoName Crystal one, I don't buy in to NoName stuff, I don't think they work good. I don't know what the other one is. I Buy only what i think is the best, Maxx Scoop looks like it is the best one there. So i was looking in to that Pet Ecology or World’s Best Cat Litter I'm guessing thats stuff is sold in the US? Maybe the Pet Ecology will ship to Canada for high $$! I do live near a city we don't go there much, It's about and hour and a half away. they have a Pet Mart there. Thats where i got my cat. He was a gift on my birthday in 2005. There is a Cosco there too and a Wal-Mart. I don't know if they would sell ((THE WORLD’s BEST CAT LITTER!!)) or the Pet Ecology. I could look around. I don't know what i should do about my sore throat, I could still talk. >"Hactar" <ebenZEROONE@verizon.net> wrote in message >> I looked online, but found that with shipping it cost about the same as [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >It's made by Purina. >http://www.purina.ca/products/catboxfiller/cat/default.asp?page=maxxscoop >> >I recently started using the World's Best Cat Litter. It's made from corn >> >(I think) and has less dust than some of the other types of litters. And >> >it clumps pretty good too. >I used it for a while. It pretty well eliminates the ammonia smell >until it becomes saturated with urine. What it doesn't do is clump up >the urine so it can be removed. What I do now is mix it approximately >half-and-half with "Tidy Cat 3" (one time I replenish the box with WBCL, >the next with TC3). Mostly clumping, but still has the anti-ammonia >thing going. I have used Worlds Best for years. In fact that is all I ever used and never had trouble with "clumping up the urine so it can be removed". As for getting saturated with urine if it scooped daily or twice daily and changed regularly and not let go for extended periods it should not get saturated. But then I usually scoop mine whenever I see one of mine use it. Kind of like flushing the toilet every time you use it. Try to clean litter box every use. Of course I am retired and home all day so I can. Good luck > Thanks blkcatgal, I'll look that brand up on the web > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >>> done to eliminate this most annoying problem. And before you even think >>> of it, I ALREADY OWN A FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) I use these products below, I have 3 cats and 3 boxes They are great!!! no odors no dust :-) Yesterday's News litters are made with recycled newspapers and contain no small particles, so they're truly dust-free. Fresh Step Crystals offers a convenient, lightweight litter that locks in odor and absorbs wetness better than the leading clay litter dust-free > Just became a cat owner a few months ago and thought I had done all my > homework on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but there's always > something you miss. In my case, it's the dust from the kitty litter that > has settled over everything in my home. Is there anything that can be done > to eliminate this most annoying problem. And before you even think of it, > I ALREADY OWN A FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) > Just became a cat owner a few months ago and thought I had done all my > homework on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but there's always something > you miss. In my case, it's the dust from the kitty litter that has settled > over everything in my home. Is there anything that can be done to eliminate > this most annoying problem. And before you even think of it, I ALREADY OWN A > FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) What kind of kitty litter do you use? I have had a cat for 20 years and I don't have a problem with that. I use the Fresh Step litter. It works fine. I use Scoop Away >> Just became a cat owner a few months ago and thought I had done all my >> homework on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but there's always [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > I don't have a problem with that. I use the Fresh Step litter. It works > fine. > Just became a cat owner a few months ago and thought I had done all my > homework on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but there's always something > you miss. In my case, it's the dust from the kitty litter that has settled > over everything in my home. Is there anything that can be done to eliminate > this most annoying problem. And before you even think of it, I ALREADY OWN A > FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) "Dust" the litter outside. Use 2 storage bins or 5 gal pails- pour the litter back and forth from one pail to the other a few times. This will get rid of most of the dust. Hold the pails as high as you can just before the litter starts blowing away. The more times you dump the litter back and forth the more dust you'll eliminate. Phil Now that's a great idea !!!!! >> Just became a cat owner a few months ago and thought I had done all my >> homework on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but there's always [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Phil you really should try fresh step. and putting a humidifier in the room too. that way there is moisture in the air and the amount of dust in the house would decrease. >Now that's a great idea !!!!! > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >> >> Phil SignatureCourtneyCat!!! use fresh step. it is very effective and works GREAT >Just became a cat owner a few months ago and thought I had done all my >homework on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but there's always something >you miss. In my case, it's the dust from the kitty litter that has settled >over everything in my home. Is there anything that can be done to eliminate >this most annoying problem. And before you even think of it, I ALREADY OWN A >FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) SignatureCourtneyCat!!! Note that cat poop should not be flushed. Why? Because cat poop contains a parasite known as Toxoplasmosis which is harmful to our friends the Sea Otters. Cat litter which has not been chemically treated is great for composting. It easily breaks down and can help your compost pile reach the ideal carbon to nitrogen ratio. BUT you should always take out solid waste before putting the cat litter into your compost pile. Best place for cat poop is the trash, destination land fill. >use fresh step. it is very effective and works GREAT > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >>this most annoying problem. And before you even think of it, I ALREADY OWN A >>FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) Oh sure, save the Sea Otters. But give that cat poop to the Seagulls who live in the piles at the landfill. They eat it, then fly out over the Otters and bombard them. And how about those poor rats at the dumps that will have to walk through it ? > Note that cat poop should not be flushed. Why? Because cat poop contains > a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >>>OWN A >>>FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) > Oh sure, save the Sea Otters. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > And how about those poor rats at the dumps that will have to walk through > it ? Those poor little Toxoplasmosis bugs have to live too........... > Just became a cat owner a few months ago and thought I had done all my > homework on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but there's always [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I ALREADY OWN A FEATHER DUSTER AND VACUUM CLEANER ;) > Dennis This one: http://www.naturesearth.com/ (I use the pelletized one) Not only do you have no more clay dust, but the pine wood compressed flake pellets break down into a coarse enough 'saw dust' in the pan over several days, that doesn't get tracked even a fraction as much as clay, and never breaks down to fine airborne dust, and also provides a natural deodorizer of urine--this makes for far less changing of the litter (other than scooping turds). Two cats peeing in a good-sized pan with a bit over an inch of this poured initially will need over a week of usage before odor of urine becomes apparent. Also, as the volume is much greater by weight, the ~$10 per 20 pound bag works out not so costly as one might think. Roughly, it's equivalent to over well 3 times the usage per pound as the clay, perhaps more. By my estimate, I get six fills, more than six weeks, from the 20 pound bag. I've been using it for many years now--it's really the best. -maxwell
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