Pine pellets are the cheapest natural litter option, produce no dust, and neutralize odors with a fresh wood scent for 4-5 weeks. Buying horse-grade pine bedding from Tractor Supply ($7-8/40 lbs) makes it even more affordable.
Pine pellets are the budget champion of natural litter. The Tractor Supply hack — buying horse bedding for $8/40 lbs — is one of the best-kept secrets in the cat community, and multiple Reddit users with multiple cats swear by it.
“I use wood pellets! I buy a huge bag at the farm supply store so it's cheap, too. When she pees it smells like fresh cut wood. It doesn't cover up the poop smell very well, but I just scoop right away. It doesn't clump, but it also doesn't really track which is nice.”
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“you forgot to mention the best part of the cheap and tractor supply — it's like 8$ for 40 LBS! I have two cats and 1 bag will last 2-3 months”
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“Same here came to say this! Add to that im asthmatic so cannot imagine the particulate matter from clay litter etc. I immediately switched to pine and never looking back unless my cat needs something else.”
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“I use Feline Pine, and it's wonderful. It neutralizes odors for 4-5 weeks”
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“Paper or wood pellets: Cheap; low dust and tracking; biodegradable”
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