Finding the right cat litter for your cat, let alone yourself, is definitely one of the more important purchases that you make as a cat owner. Do you want to scoop it, and do you prefer scented or unscented? Most importantly, will your cat actually use it? Cats, as we all know, can be pretty picky!

These are our reviews of the best cat litters available in Canada, with hopes that it will make things a little easier for you.

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The 10 Best Cat Litters in Canada

1. Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Attract Training Litter — Best Overall

The best overall cat litter available for Canadians is Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Attract Training Litter. This litter can work well for any cats that are sometimes picky about using their litter boxes. This litter has included a natural scent that is meant to draw or “attract” cats to use their litter boxes. This litter is otherwise unscented and has a good texture with clay particles that are just the right size for cats of any age or if they have issues with their paws. It is 99.5% dust-free and has odour control.

The disadvantages of Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Attract Litter are that it is a little pricier than some other litters out there and that the “cat attract” feature won’t necessarily work for every cat.

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2. Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Ultra Premium Cat Litter — Best Value

The best cat litter in Canada for the money is Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Ultra Premium Cat Litter. While this isn’t the least expensive litter out there, it is well-priced compared to many others, and it is of excellent quality. It’s designed to not track as much around the house and is 99.9% dust-free and hypoallergenic. It is unscented, provides strong odour control, and makes good clumps.

On the downside, not every cat owner will find the odour control to be effective enough, and while it is mostly dust-free, you can still expect a certain amount of dust while pouring.

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3. World’s Best Original Cat Litter — Premium Choice

The best premium choice cat litter for Canadians is World’s Best Original Cat Litter. This litter is expensive, but if you can afford it, your cat just might thank you. This litter is unscented, is made with all-natural corn, and provides long-lasting odour control. It clumps well, is easily scooped, is 99% dust-free, and claims to be low tracking.

Unfortunately, for some, this litter doesn’t always prove to be as odour-free as preferred, and some cat owners might find it to be dustier than expected.

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4. Cat’s Pride Fresh and Light Cat Litter

Cat’s Pride Fresh and Light Premium Cat Litter has odour control but is also unscented and provides good clumping. It is 99% low-dust and doesn’t track as much around the house. It is also lighter in weight, so it’s easier to pick up and pour.

However, not everyone will think that the odour control is that great, and while it tends to clump well, you might also find that the clumps will stick to the litter box.

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5. Purina Yesterday’s News Paper Cat Litter

Purina Yesterday’s News Paper Cat Litter is an unscented litter that is made from recycled paper, so it’s eco-friendly. It claims to be three times more absorbent than the traditional clay litter and is 99.7% dust-free with low tracking.

The disadvantage of this litter is that its texture is quite different from traditional litter, and not all cats might want to use it. It also doesn’t clump, so you’ll need to change the litter frequently, and the odour control isn’t always effective.

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6. Fresh Step Lightweight Extreme Cat Litter

Fresh Step’s Lightweight Extreme Cat Litter is called lightweight because the 7-kg box will give you the same number of uses as a 10-kg box of litter. It is 99.9% dust-free and has clay that forms strong and tight clumps, which helps lock in odours and makes scooping easy. It also includes Febreze to keep the litter smelling fresh.

On the downside, this litter does tend to be on the dusty side for some people, and the added Febreze scent might not work for you or your cats.

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7. Arm & Hammer Naturals Cat Litter

Arm & Hammer’s Naturals Cat Litter is made with natural corn fibres and includes mineral oil, baking soda, and a plant-based material for clumping. It can absorb two times the liquid as clay litters and is low-dust and 50% lighter than other litters. This all helps provide clumping and odour control properties and works well with multi-cat households.

However, it is a little expensive, and while it is primarily an all-natural litter, it includes an added artificial fragrance that some might find strong. Also, the lightweight formula can make it track more.

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8. Tidy Cats 24/7 Performance Lightweight Cat Litter

Tidy Cats 24/7 Performance Lightweight Cat litter for Multiple Cats is designed to prevent strong ammonia odours for 2 weeks. It’s also lightweight, as much as 50% lighter than some other traditional litters out there, and it is 99.9% dust-free. It’s great for homes with multiple cats.

The cons with this litter are that, like with the other lightweight formulas, it tends to track around the house and to be dusty. The added artificial scent can be relatively strong for some people.

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9. Arm & Hammer Cloud Control Platinum Cat Litter

The Arm & Hammer Cloud Control Cat Litter is called “cloud control” for its 100% dust-free feature. It also helps prevent the fragrance and dander from flying about while you’re pouring or cleaning. The added fragrance has excluded 26 known allergens, making it a safer scent for you and your cat, and it has strong odour control. It is low-tracking and works well with multiple cats, and it also forms strong clumps.

On the downside, while this litter’s fragrance is meant to be allergen-free, it is still an artificial scent that you and/or your cat might not appreciate. It also tends to track.

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10. Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal Platinum Cat Litter

Arm & Hammer’s Clump & Seal Platinum Cat Litter is suitable for a multi-cat household because it has a 7-day odour-free home guarantee. It is 100% dust-free and forms hard clumps for easy scooping, which also helps with controlling odours, and it is also low tracking,

However, it is on the expensive side of things, and it does have a light artificial fragrance added that some people might find too strong regardless. While it is relatively low in dust, you might find it dustier than you prefer.

Buyer’s Guide: Choosing the Best Litter for Your Cat

There are a few things that you’ll want to think about when shopping for a new litter for your cat. You want something that is easy for you to deal with and that your cat will be happy with too.

Material

There are all kinds of litter available on the market, with clay being the most common. There’s also silica gel litter and litter made from natural materials, such as corn, recycled paper, and pine.

Clay tends to be less expensive and is best for clean-up (scooping) and odour control, but it isn’t as eco-friendly as natural litters. But those litters don’t always clump that well or provide good odour control.

Odor Control

This can be the make-or-break factor that affects what litter you end up using. If your litter smells bad, you will probably start looking for a new one. If your litter box is in a location where you won’t really smell it, you can choose a litter that your cat likes best. What works for one household might not work for another.

Clumping

Having a good clumping litter will make clean-up easier for you, and it can help reduce odours to a certain degree. Keep in mind that many of the litters that don’t clump will need weekly dumping and complete litter box refills.

Scented

While scented litter is on this list, it isn’t always a good idea. Cats have sensitive yet strong senses of smell and can reject the litter box based solely on the artificial fragrance. Scented litter also doesn’t guarantee odour control.

Dust Level

Even those litters that state that they are dust-free aren’t completely dust-free. If you or your cat has any breathing or respiratory issues, finding dust-free litter is paramount!

The dustier the litter, the more likely tracking will be an issue, so if you find the right litter but tracking is still a problem, invest in a litter mat becaues it will help trap any litter that might be stuck to your cat’s paws.

How We Selected Our List of Cat Litters in Canada

Catster has an experienced, expert team of writers, editors, and veterinarians who carefully consider a wide range of parameters when choosing the cat litters. This includes but is not limited to customer reviews, brand reputation, veterinary experience, hands-on testing, and of course, our cats have a say in the process too! We aim to select and review only the best products available, to help you make the best possible choice and most informed decision for your and your cat’s needs.

Why Trust Catster?

A trusted online brand since 2001, Catster has a lot of experience with cat litters. Our team of cat-loving writers, editors, and veterinarians is dedicated to helping you make the best decision for your precious cats. Our aim is to provide the best information available for cat owners to help cats live their best life possible. To do this, we scour reviews from the most trusted sources available and this, combined with our veterinary team’s experience and expertise, helps us gather the best options available to readers. Our team is deeply invested in the health and welfare of cats the world over, and believes that expert knowledge and veterinary guidance will help you make the right choices—for you and your cats!

Conclusion

The best overall cat litter in Canada is Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Attract Training Litter for its ability to literally attract cats to use the litter box. Our pick for best value cat litter is Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Ultra Premium Cat Litter for being hypoallergenic and for its odour control. Finally, our pick for premium choice goes to World’s Best Original Cat Litter due to its use of natural corn.

We hope that our reviews have given you a few ideas for the best cat litter to try next. Both you and your cat should be happy with your choice.

See Also: Best Cat Litters for Odor Control in Canada – Reviews & Top Picks

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