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Special Kitty Odor Control Clumping Litter

At under $8 for a 14-lb jug at Walmart, this bentonite clay litter delivers solid clumping and odor control without breaking the bank. The easy-pour recyclable jug is a practical bonus over heavy bags.

$7-$10
Pros
  • Cheapest option tested — under $8 for a 14-lb jug at Walmart
  • Easy-pour recyclable jug design, no heavy bags to wrestle
  • Bentonite clay clumps adequately for daily scooping
  • Unscented formula works for multi-cat households
Cons
  • Tracks more than premium options
  • Clumps not as tight as Dr. Elsey's or Arm & Hammer
  • Walmart exclusive — not available everywhere
  • Some Reddit users report odor control is insufficient for multi-cat homes
Why we recommend it

If you're budget-conscious and don't want to sacrifice basic performance, Special Kitty is the honest answer. It's not perfect, but at 48¢/lb it's hard to argue with for everyday use.

What the community says

I was using one of the cheapest litters I could find (Special Kitty), but no matter how often I cleaned, the smell wafted throughout the whole house.

r/CatAdvice · read thread →
What the experts said

If you're looking to keep costs low, prefer a 14-pound jug to a bag or box weighing 20 pounds or more, and don't mind the occasional sweep around the litter box to pick up a few tracked granules, this Walmart exclusive has a low price and is easy to use.

Good Housekeeping · read full review →

Many online reviewers using this litter have multiple cats and say this works well for them.

Good Housekeeping · read full review →