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Dr. Elsey's Ultra Unscented Clumping Clay Litter

Medium-sized bentonite clay granules form rock-hard clumps that make scooping a 20-second chore. Vet-recommended unscented formula controls odor without fragrance, and works flawlessly in automatic litter boxes.

$16-$24
Pros
  • Medium-sized bentonite clay granules form hard, easy-to-scoop clumps
  • Unscented formula preferred by vets and safe for sensitive cats
  • Works reliably with automatic litter boxes like the Litter-Robot
  • 40-lb bag lasts up to two months with one cat at ~52¢/lb
Cons
  • 40-lb bag is very heavy and awkward to pour
  • Initial pour can kick up dust before it settles
  • Some Reddit users report quality has declined in recent years
Why we recommend it

Dr. Elsey's is the litter cat owners and experts keep coming back to — it clumps harder than anything else at this price, and the unscented formula means you're not masking smells with perfume that irritates cats.

What the community says

I use dr Elseys litter and it's amazing for us. I scoop daily/every other day and full clear out/clean once a week. He's 10 years old now.

r/Pets · read thread →

I used dr elseys for years and I'm looking for a new brand because it isn't really scoopable anymore. All the litter in the box gets soggy, and when it does harden it's like everything in the box hardens.

r/CatAdvice · read thread →
What the experts said

Dr. Elsey's Ultra Premium cat litter has medium-size bentonite clay granules that form hard clumps, making scooping easy.

Good Housekeeping · read full review →

Dr. Elsey's has no added scent, which veterinarians prefer, but I think it controlled odor well in my multiple-cat home.

Good Housekeeping · read full review →