Dr. Elsey’s Premium Clumping Cat Litter – Ultra – 99.9% Dust-Free, Low Tracking, Hard Clumping, Superior Odor Control, Unscented & Natural Ingredients
$23.99Original price was: $23.99.$20.56Current price is: $20.56.
Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Ultra Clumping Cat Litter is a unique formulation that combines the heavy non-tracking granules of classic with a medium-grain clay. The result is an excellent clumping litter that prevents moisture from reaching the bottom of the tray while providing a clump that will not break down. This cat litter is perfect for multi-cat households and those cat parents with sifting or mechanical litter boxes. With its superior odor control, you can be sure your home will always smell fresh and clean. Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No Product Dimensions : 20 x 14 x 4 inches; 40 Pounds Item model number : 460U Department : Litter & Accessories Date First Available : November 1, 2005 Manufacturer : Precious Cat ASIN : B0009X29WK Country of Origin : USA
PREMIUM QUALITY: A combination of premium texture and granule size made with 100% bentonite clay for maximum clumping creates litter particles that are just the right size. LOW DUST: Ideal for cats and owners who suffer from allergies with a 99.9% dust-free and hypoallergenic litter formulation. HARD CLUMPING: Hard clumping medium grain clay helps prevent moisture from reaching the bottom of the tray and forms hard clumps that won’t break down, making it easier to scoop. SUPERIOR ODOR CONTROL: Formulated for single or multi-cat households with natural ingredients to keep your home smelling clean and fresh between litter box cleanings. LOW TRACKING: A unique formulation of medium grain clay helps keep litter in the box where it belongs. FOUNDED IN 1987: Dr. Elsey’s is a veterinarian-owned cat product brand dedicated to creating products that solve the complex needs of pet owners. Founded in 1987 with the first all-natural clumping cat litter, Dr. Elsey’s line of products has since grown to include a variety of premium litters that address the health and behavioral needs of cats in every stage of life.
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Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Ultra Clumping Cat Litter is a unique formulation that combines the heavy non-tracking granules of classic with a medium-grain clay. The result is an excellent clumping litter that prevents moisture from reaching the bottom of the tray while providing a clump that will not break down. This cat litter is perfect for multi-cat households and those cat parents with sifting or mechanical litter boxes. With its superior odor control, you can be sure your home will always smell fresh and clean. Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No Product Dimensions : 20 x 14 x 4 inches; 40 Pounds Item model number : 460U Department : Litter & Accessories Date First Available : November 1, 2005 Manufacturer : Precious Cat ASIN : B0009X29WK Country of Origin : USA
PREMIUM QUALITY: A combination of premium texture and granule size made with 100% bentonite clay for maximum clumping creates litter particles that are just the right size. LOW DUST: Ideal for cats and owners who suffer from allergies with a 99.9% dust-free and hypoallergenic litter formulation. HARD CLUMPING: Hard clumping medium grain clay helps prevent moisture from reaching the bottom of the tray and forms hard clumps that won’t break down, making it easier to scoop. SUPERIOR ODOR CONTROL: Formulated for single or multi-cat households with natural ingredients to keep your home smelling clean and fresh between litter box cleanings. LOW TRACKING: A unique formulation of medium grain clay helps keep litter in the box where it belongs. FOUNDED IN 1987: Dr. Elsey’s is a veterinarian-owned cat product brand dedicated to creating products that solve the complex needs of pet owners. Founded in 1987 with the first all-natural clumping cat litter, Dr. Elsey’s line of products has since grown to include a variety of premium litters that address the health and behavioral needs of cats in every stage of life.
Customers say
Customers like the quality, odor control, clumping, and value of the animal litter. For example, they mention it lasts a respectable amount of time, it forms hard clums, and it’s nose friendly. Some appreciate the dust and tracking. That said, some complain about the stickiness and disagree on cleanliness and tracking issues.
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7 reviews for Dr. Elsey’s Premium Clumping Cat Litter – Ultra – 99.9% Dust-Free, Low Tracking, Hard Clumping, Superior Odor Control, Unscented & Natural Ingredients
Gizmo –
I settled on this after a few years trying different litters
I wanted to give a very detailed review because I tried using reviews to choose litter, but it was very hard to do because often the reviews vary wildly in describing the same qualities of the same litter. Iâll start by saying Iâve tried Fresh Step, Tidy Cats, Arm & Hammer, Pretty Litter, and various other silicone litters before settling on this one. I have one short haired, older female kitty who has one litter box.For a long time, I used Arm & Hammer clump and seal litter. I didnât hate it, but felt like it didnât clump as well as it could and I wanted to try something else. So I switched to Pretty Litter for a while because I liked the color changing aspect. However, I started to notice that it wasnât lasting as long as it was supposed to and I didnât want to keep paying that much for something that wasnât doing what it was supposed to. I liked the no-clump aspect, but it seemed to irritate my kittyâs toes. She was constantly picking stuff off the hair on her feet (and she doesnât have long hair at all) and I felt like it tracked a lot. I then tried a few different silicone litters, but the more affordable ones were too hard to find regularly (ie often out of stock).So after all that experimentation, I had a few qualities I was looking for:- low dust- low tracking (I live in a very small apartment where there arenât many steps between the litter box and the couch or the bed)- low odor- hopefully non-clumpingI ended up compromising on the non-clumping part, because this litter meets my other wish list items so well.- Dust: I havenât tried some of the ânaturalâ litters like the ones made from corn, wheat, etc. so I canât speak for those. But otherwise I have used many of the popular litters and I have concluded that there probably isnât a 100% dust free litter. I think itâs just the nature of such a product. However, this has less dust than any other litter I can think of and I love that.- Tracking: again, not sure if there exists a 100% no track litter. But in my experience, this tracks the least. I did notice after I was sick for a couple weeks (still scooping ofc but not as worried about cleaning up the litter on the floor) it did start to get a little spread out and ground into the carpet. But as long as I was vacuuming regularly I barely noticed any tracking.- Odor: this and the low tracking were probably the main selling points for me. Iâve honestly forgotten to scoop the box a couple times because I. NEVER. SMELL IT! Even when scooping it, it hardly smells. Only towards the end of its life cycle does it tend to stink much, but again, thatâs only when scooping. And I use the scent free one! I hate the smell of scented cat litter (it gets too strong for me and in my head itâs a âcover upâ smell, like spraying perfume on a dirty shirt or pants lol) I think this is the best quality of this litter. If odor is your sticking point, Iâd definitely recommend trying this.- Clumping: as I said above, this was what I compromised on. **This IS a clumping litter.** But it clumps EXTREMELY well. Honestly sometimes itâs a bit like scooping a rock. If itâs a larger clump sometimes I have to put in some effort to break it in half. So because of that and how great the other qualities are, I was fine with switching back to a clumping litter. I have a Litter Genie so itâs not too much of an inconvenience. Actually, my only (very minor) complaint would be that the clumps get too heavy to fill the Litter Genie bag as full as Iâd like, but it doesnât bother me that much.- Price: I havenât sat down and figured out how this one compares to the others in terms of price, but itâs at least comparable and I think very reasonable for the quality of what you get. The 18lb bag is a little more than enough to fill up the litter box, and has been lasting about a month.So glad I decided to try Dr. Elseyâs! I hope this review is helpful to anyone else shopping around for litter like I was.
mich –
Love it. Honest to goodness litter review, plus tips!
Ok, guys. I have 6 cats. 6 OF THEM. Not fosters. They are all mine and I love them. So listen up to this crazy cat lady. I’m talking practicality here.This has been my go to litter for 6+ months so I’m pretty familiar with it.The price is right. Very cost conscious, even at half a dozen furrballs. I get the 40 lb. bags and go through 5-7 bags a month and I have massive litter boxes to accommodate a 20 lb. cat. I haven’t quite worked out auto ship for my actual usage yet. Obviously, normal people will need far less.For anyone worried about the 20 lb.cat, he is not overweight. He is just a large cat. Veterinarian confirmed, said he had a healthy weight for his size. I just happened to pick out gorgeous Norwegian Forest cat mix at an adoption event. Try googling the breed if you like big, beautiful cats :)I love that this is unscented. Had heard scents can bother cats but I recall one time when I changed a litter box and then went to sit near it and was overwhelmed by the litter scent. This cannot be pleasant for kitty. I always go for unscented now. The odor control is still great when used correctly.For new cat owners, in particular, a quick note. If your cat likes to take big stinky kitty poos and does not like to cover them, there is no litter in the world that can save you. Pro tip: If you are so inclined, go bury it yourself real quick to lessen the damage.If you scoop more often a few thing happen. 1) you are going to get better day to day odor control from any litter doing this. 2) the litter will last longer. That smell that gets into the actual litter box is, from my experience, when the litter becomes too saturated and cannot clump and just ends up half soaking up urine and falling apart. This litter mudpie cannot be scooped. Then you have to clean out the entire litter to get rid of the smell. This litter clumps extremely well if you keep up with it. These things mean you use less litter, save more money, and have a fresher smelling house.Now, I was going to rate it a 4 star for tracking. And then I checked the description and it say LOW tracking. Ah! They got me! And, I have to say the very slight tracking I get with this is nothing compared to other litters. I get an occasional pawprint on my couch. Totally acceptable.There is a little poof of dust when you quickly drop litter from a 40lb bag. Its clay, I don’t know how much you can do about that. But it does not get litter particles EVERYWHERE like other litters. I tried one litter where my hardwood floors literally had a whitish cast after a few days. I do not worry about my cats lungs with this litter. Not perfect, but I’m giving credit where credit is due.I have tried some of the new kinds of fancy litters that have come out in the last few years and my cats have literally opted to go to the bathroom directly next to the box in protest until I went back to my normal litter. Beware. (Had no issue with this litter when I switched.)Pro tip: They aren’t joking about the # of cats +1 litter box rule. If you have 2 cats, you need 3 boxes. Yes, I have the suggested 7 litter boxes. Doing this allows them more access, can help cats with litter box noncompliance, and it keeps the contents more spread out which means less over saturation and ruin of the entire box. Even if you scoop a wee bit less than you normally would.A lot of issues I hear about seem to be caused by people not understanding how to use litter and how it works. This lack of knowledge leads to doing things that sabotage your efforts.So, this litter is cost effective and, like it claims, low tracking, infinitely lower on dust than normal litters, clumps extremely well, comes in kitty nose friendly unscented, last a respectable amount of time if you scoop properly, and you don’t have to worry about a cat boycott of the litter box. So I went with the 5 stars. It does its job and it does it well.Just make sure you are doing your part for kitty waste management and this litter is a dream.
Zoldon –
It works as you would expect of clay litter. It clumps well, and works as it should. It’s a large bag that lasts quite a while, and is a great price in comparison what I find on retail shelves.It doesn’t smell as good as pine pellets, nor is the price as good, but I have an elderly cat that seems to prefer the clay litter. The pine pellets smell better, but I am finding that clay litter is easier to clean on a daily basis.I add a little bit of baking soda whenever I clean the box which really helps with the smell.
Guillermo Fojaco –
PodrÃa decir sin problemas que es la mejor arena que existe: no aglutina, hace PIEDRAS que no se rompen fácil. Es fácil de limpiar y mantiene a raya los olores. Desafortunadamente tuve que dejar de comprarla porque en menos de un año el precio aumentó en más de 50% y la relación calidad-precio se vio tremendamente afectada. Ojalá algún dÃa vuelva a costar 550 el paquete grande. Por supuesto la recomiendo si tienen la posibilidad.
bhavana –
Too.muvh tracking and very dusty
Mimi –
I recently decided to switch from crystal to clay litter and ordered two bags, intending to have an extra on hand in case I got busy. However, I was surprised when they shipped me one massive 40kg bag instead. It was incredibly heavy, and lifting it felt like it was going to break my back.Unfortunately, the packaging was disappointing. There was a tear in the bag, causing sand to spill out. Unlike other brands that package their product in a box to prevent damage, this one didn’t seem to care about protecting the product during shipping.When people say the clumping is HARD, they mean itâliterally. Scooping and cleaning the litter box was a real struggle. On the plus side, it does the job well, isnât dusty, and controls odors to some extent. Adding a litterbox deodorant helped significantly with odor control.In conclusion, for its price, this is probably the best affordable litter on the market, especially if you’re concerned about your cat’s lungs due to dust. I’m not sure if my cat loves it, but he definitely prefers it over the old clay litter I bought in the past. While I still personally prefer crystal litter for its softness on the paws, it’s just too expensive. Overall, this is a good product, and Iâll consider buying it againâjust in a smaller size.
S B. –
For the past two years since I brought my female kitten home, she has refused to use her litter box. I originally thought it might be the litter so tried just about everything you can possibly try. I took her to the vet who was convinced it must be an aversion to her litter tray due to her constant diarrhea however after solving her tummy troubles -she still kept on defecating outside of her litter box (sometimes in the lounge much to my horror). I even enlisted the help of a cat-psychologist who suggested I use seven(!) litter trays to ensure there was no where left for her to go on the bathroom floor. I honestly was at my wits end as she’s such a lovely cat but picking up poop isn’t fun for anyone.I decided there must be some sort of product to help lure her into her tray and that’s when I finally found Dr Elsey’s attracting litter. I immediately ordered some and within hours of putting it out, my cat finally used her litter tray!! A miracle worker is what I call this stuff. I can’t recommend it enough. My other male cat has even decided to bin his trays (filled with Catsan Natural Clumping) and started using Dr Elsey’s.Unlike some, I haven’t found it dusty at all. The tracking is much better than anything else I’ve used (my cats are long-haired) and it clumps so well! I haven’t had any issues with it sticking at all as I use a very sturdy pooper scooper (BasicForm Metal Cat Litter Scoop, also from Amazon) which is very durable.Honestly, even if it did create a mess, the fact is my cat actually uses it so I don’t care how troublesome it might have been, but I actually smile now when I go to clean the trays as it’s so easy! It’s been over a week now and I’m over the moon. Who knew such a small thing could radically change my world?!For anyone with a cat who avoids their litter box – this product is definitely worth the money, just get it already!
Gizmo –
I settled on this after a few years trying different litters
I wanted to give a very detailed review because I tried using reviews to choose litter, but it was very hard to do because often the reviews vary wildly in describing the same qualities of the same litter. Iâll start by saying Iâve tried Fresh Step, Tidy Cats, Arm & Hammer, Pretty Litter, and various other silicone litters before settling on this one. I have one short haired, older female kitty who has one litter box.For a long time, I used Arm & Hammer clump and seal litter. I didnât hate it, but felt like it didnât clump as well as it could and I wanted to try something else. So I switched to Pretty Litter for a while because I liked the color changing aspect. However, I started to notice that it wasnât lasting as long as it was supposed to and I didnât want to keep paying that much for something that wasnât doing what it was supposed to. I liked the no-clump aspect, but it seemed to irritate my kittyâs toes. She was constantly picking stuff off the hair on her feet (and she doesnât have long hair at all) and I felt like it tracked a lot. I then tried a few different silicone litters, but the more affordable ones were too hard to find regularly (ie often out of stock).So after all that experimentation, I had a few qualities I was looking for:- low dust- low tracking (I live in a very small apartment where there arenât many steps between the litter box and the couch or the bed)- low odor- hopefully non-clumpingI ended up compromising on the non-clumping part, because this litter meets my other wish list items so well.- Dust: I havenât tried some of the ânaturalâ litters like the ones made from corn, wheat, etc. so I canât speak for those. But otherwise I have used many of the popular litters and I have concluded that there probably isnât a 100% dust free litter. I think itâs just the nature of such a product. However, this has less dust than any other litter I can think of and I love that.- Tracking: again, not sure if there exists a 100% no track litter. But in my experience, this tracks the least. I did notice after I was sick for a couple weeks (still scooping ofc but not as worried about cleaning up the litter on the floor) it did start to get a little spread out and ground into the carpet. But as long as I was vacuuming regularly I barely noticed any tracking.- Odor: this and the low tracking were probably the main selling points for me. Iâve honestly forgotten to scoop the box a couple times because I. NEVER. SMELL IT! Even when scooping it, it hardly smells. Only towards the end of its life cycle does it tend to stink much, but again, thatâs only when scooping. And I use the scent free one! I hate the smell of scented cat litter (it gets too strong for me and in my head itâs a âcover upâ smell, like spraying perfume on a dirty shirt or pants lol) I think this is the best quality of this litter. If odor is your sticking point, Iâd definitely recommend trying this.- Clumping: as I said above, this was what I compromised on. **This IS a clumping litter.** But it clumps EXTREMELY well. Honestly sometimes itâs a bit like scooping a rock. If itâs a larger clump sometimes I have to put in some effort to break it in half. So because of that and how great the other qualities are, I was fine with switching back to a clumping litter. I have a Litter Genie so itâs not too much of an inconvenience. Actually, my only (very minor) complaint would be that the clumps get too heavy to fill the Litter Genie bag as full as Iâd like, but it doesnât bother me that much.- Price: I havenât sat down and figured out how this one compares to the others in terms of price, but itâs at least comparable and I think very reasonable for the quality of what you get. The 18lb bag is a little more than enough to fill up the litter box, and has been lasting about a month.So glad I decided to try Dr. Elseyâs! I hope this review is helpful to anyone else shopping around for litter like I was.
mich –
Love it. Honest to goodness litter review, plus tips!
Ok, guys. I have 6 cats. 6 OF THEM. Not fosters. They are all mine and I love them. So listen up to this crazy cat lady. I’m talking practicality here.This has been my go to litter for 6+ months so I’m pretty familiar with it.The price is right. Very cost conscious, even at half a dozen furrballs. I get the 40 lb. bags and go through 5-7 bags a month and I have massive litter boxes to accommodate a 20 lb. cat. I haven’t quite worked out auto ship for my actual usage yet. Obviously, normal people will need far less.For anyone worried about the 20 lb.cat, he is not overweight. He is just a large cat. Veterinarian confirmed, said he had a healthy weight for his size. I just happened to pick out gorgeous Norwegian Forest cat mix at an adoption event. Try googling the breed if you like big, beautiful cats :)I love that this is unscented. Had heard scents can bother cats but I recall one time when I changed a litter box and then went to sit near it and was overwhelmed by the litter scent. This cannot be pleasant for kitty. I always go for unscented now. The odor control is still great when used correctly.For new cat owners, in particular, a quick note. If your cat likes to take big stinky kitty poos and does not like to cover them, there is no litter in the world that can save you. Pro tip: If you are so inclined, go bury it yourself real quick to lessen the damage.If you scoop more often a few thing happen. 1) you are going to get better day to day odor control from any litter doing this. 2) the litter will last longer. That smell that gets into the actual litter box is, from my experience, when the litter becomes too saturated and cannot clump and just ends up half soaking up urine and falling apart. This litter mudpie cannot be scooped. Then you have to clean out the entire litter to get rid of the smell. This litter clumps extremely well if you keep up with it. These things mean you use less litter, save more money, and have a fresher smelling house.Now, I was going to rate it a 4 star for tracking. And then I checked the description and it say LOW tracking. Ah! They got me! And, I have to say the very slight tracking I get with this is nothing compared to other litters. I get an occasional pawprint on my couch. Totally acceptable.There is a little poof of dust when you quickly drop litter from a 40lb bag. Its clay, I don’t know how much you can do about that. But it does not get litter particles EVERYWHERE like other litters. I tried one litter where my hardwood floors literally had a whitish cast after a few days. I do not worry about my cats lungs with this litter. Not perfect, but I’m giving credit where credit is due.I have tried some of the new kinds of fancy litters that have come out in the last few years and my cats have literally opted to go to the bathroom directly next to the box in protest until I went back to my normal litter. Beware. (Had no issue with this litter when I switched.)Pro tip: They aren’t joking about the # of cats +1 litter box rule. If you have 2 cats, you need 3 boxes. Yes, I have the suggested 7 litter boxes. Doing this allows them more access, can help cats with litter box noncompliance, and it keeps the contents more spread out which means less over saturation and ruin of the entire box. Even if you scoop a wee bit less than you normally would.A lot of issues I hear about seem to be caused by people not understanding how to use litter and how it works. This lack of knowledge leads to doing things that sabotage your efforts.So, this litter is cost effective and, like it claims, low tracking, infinitely lower on dust than normal litters, clumps extremely well, comes in kitty nose friendly unscented, last a respectable amount of time if you scoop properly, and you don’t have to worry about a cat boycott of the litter box. So I went with the 5 stars. It does its job and it does it well.Just make sure you are doing your part for kitty waste management and this litter is a dream.
Zoldon –
It works as you would expect of clay litter. It clumps well, and works as it should. It’s a large bag that lasts quite a while, and is a great price in comparison what I find on retail shelves.It doesn’t smell as good as pine pellets, nor is the price as good, but I have an elderly cat that seems to prefer the clay litter. The pine pellets smell better, but I am finding that clay litter is easier to clean on a daily basis.I add a little bit of baking soda whenever I clean the box which really helps with the smell.
Guillermo Fojaco –
PodrÃa decir sin problemas que es la mejor arena que existe: no aglutina, hace PIEDRAS que no se rompen fácil. Es fácil de limpiar y mantiene a raya los olores. Desafortunadamente tuve que dejar de comprarla porque en menos de un año el precio aumentó en más de 50% y la relación calidad-precio se vio tremendamente afectada. Ojalá algún dÃa vuelva a costar 550 el paquete grande. Por supuesto la recomiendo si tienen la posibilidad.
bhavana –
Too.muvh tracking and very dusty
Mimi –
I recently decided to switch from crystal to clay litter and ordered two bags, intending to have an extra on hand in case I got busy. However, I was surprised when they shipped me one massive 40kg bag instead. It was incredibly heavy, and lifting it felt like it was going to break my back.Unfortunately, the packaging was disappointing. There was a tear in the bag, causing sand to spill out. Unlike other brands that package their product in a box to prevent damage, this one didn’t seem to care about protecting the product during shipping.When people say the clumping is HARD, they mean itâliterally. Scooping and cleaning the litter box was a real struggle. On the plus side, it does the job well, isnât dusty, and controls odors to some extent. Adding a litterbox deodorant helped significantly with odor control.In conclusion, for its price, this is probably the best affordable litter on the market, especially if you’re concerned about your cat’s lungs due to dust. I’m not sure if my cat loves it, but he definitely prefers it over the old clay litter I bought in the past. While I still personally prefer crystal litter for its softness on the paws, it’s just too expensive. Overall, this is a good product, and Iâll consider buying it againâjust in a smaller size.
S B. –
For the past two years since I brought my female kitten home, she has refused to use her litter box. I originally thought it might be the litter so tried just about everything you can possibly try. I took her to the vet who was convinced it must be an aversion to her litter tray due to her constant diarrhea however after solving her tummy troubles -she still kept on defecating outside of her litter box (sometimes in the lounge much to my horror). I even enlisted the help of a cat-psychologist who suggested I use seven(!) litter trays to ensure there was no where left for her to go on the bathroom floor. I honestly was at my wits end as she’s such a lovely cat but picking up poop isn’t fun for anyone.I decided there must be some sort of product to help lure her into her tray and that’s when I finally found Dr Elsey’s attracting litter. I immediately ordered some and within hours of putting it out, my cat finally used her litter tray!! A miracle worker is what I call this stuff. I can’t recommend it enough. My other male cat has even decided to bin his trays (filled with Catsan Natural Clumping) and started using Dr Elsey’s.Unlike some, I haven’t found it dusty at all. The tracking is much better than anything else I’ve used (my cats are long-haired) and it clumps so well! I haven’t had any issues with it sticking at all as I use a very sturdy pooper scooper (BasicForm Metal Cat Litter Scoop, also from Amazon) which is very durable.Honestly, even if it did create a mess, the fact is my cat actually uses it so I don’t care how troublesome it might have been, but I actually smile now when I go to clean the trays as it’s so easy! It’s been over a week now and I’m over the moon. Who knew such a small thing could radically change my world?!For anyone with a cat who avoids their litter box – this product is definitely worth the money, just get it already!