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raccoon

(31,110 posts)
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 08:59 AM Jan 2020

Can anyone recommend a non-dusty cat litter?

I’ve been using Publix generic cat litter. Inexpensive, relatively, but it generates tons of dust. I’m thinking of trying tidy cat clumping (the one that comes in a container.)

I realize that the non-destiny ones are going to be more expensive. But I live in a one bedroom apartment and I’d rather pay the higher price and have less dust.

Any recommendations?

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blm

(113,043 posts)
1. Yesterday's News, exquisicat pellets (paper or pine)
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 09:11 AM
Jan 2020

I’ve used both and the exquisicat paper pellets is the one I prefer. Yesterday’s News pellets aren’t always available. Exquisicat I find at PetSmart.

CurtEastPoint

(18,639 posts)
2. I switched to Feline Pine and am happy w/it. If you live near a feed/seed store buy EQUINE Pine
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 09:13 AM
Jan 2020

It's about $7 for 40#. Compare to Feline Pine's price. Same stuff.

japple

(9,821 posts)
11. Yes, that is what we use. Equine Pelletized Bedding. We have to scoop the solid waste into a
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 11:07 PM
Jan 2020

bag and put it into the garbage bin. Pee turns the pellets into sawdust and we are fortunate enough to have a place on our property where we can dump that. It does take quite some time to break down.

Boomer

(4,168 posts)
4. Stay away from "light" litter
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 09:22 AM
Jan 2020

A few brands offer a light-weight version of their litter, and we've had to give it up because of the dust.

catrose

(5,065 posts)
5. Cats die from it too; it clogs their lungs quickly.
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 10:03 AM
Jan 2020

I don't have a link, but someone in my rescue lost her cat that way.

B Stieg

(2,410 posts)
7. Arm&Hammer
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 12:21 PM
Jan 2020

My girl uses Clump and Seal Slide, which produces little dust and is sold in supermarkets as well as pet stores.
Of course, you could go all the way and get Fresh Step or other crystal litter.
https://prettylittercats.com/blogs/prettylitter-blog/cat-litter-crystals-the-facts

Best of luck with the search!

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peacebuzzard

(5,167 posts)
8. good posts. I have noticed the dust lately.
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 01:54 PM
Jan 2020

I moved temporarily to an apartment complex that is more like living in a hotel; there is no air circulation. I keep the temperature controls on all the time. I have to keep windows closed for precaution with the cats.
Never realized how dusty the litter is. I use Arm and Hammer multi cat and the clumping type. I am going to switch. This dust is making me sick.

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