What is the best cat litter to use for kittens-in-training?

best cat litter ever is actually called “The World’s Best Cat Litter” and it’s made from corn, so no clay or silica dust. Excellent clumping and totally biodegradable.

Whatever else you decide, make sure it is perfume free. That’s getting harder to find these days.

I use Arm and Hammer and have never had a problem. It is a clumping type litter , but I can’t imagine using anything else for myself.

My previous cat lived just fine with it for 18 yrs.

But follow the advice of your vet. All my cats have been over 6 months of age when I got them.

The Corn stuff @poofandmook mentioned is pretty good for tiny paws. use it for a while then transition to whatever litter you decide you want to use on a regular basis.

I know you ask because you care. But in the ‘olden’ days there was a very limited choice- garden dirt being one of them. We had lots of cats and kittens with very basic litter, or sand, and no known problems.

The corn-based clumping litter that @poofandmook and @majorrich mention is excellent. No dust and the waste goes straight to the compost bin.

And really, there’s no need to ever transition to another litter. The no dust thing is very important… VERY IMPORTANT especially for boy kitties. It’s a little bit pricey but especially if you have a boy kitty, it’s a lot cheaper than the sex change surgery because their urethras are backed up :x

I’ve been happy with “Tidy Cats.” I’ve never tried the corn stuff so I can’t compare the two, but the high end Tidy Cats (sold in buckets) is low dust, small pellet size (so easier on small paws) and of course clumping. Don’t get the cheaper Tidy cats clay litter though (sold in large bags) as it is non-clumping, and is made with larger sharper pieces that are hard on kitten paws.

@MarthaStewart: I’ve tried that litter. The corn stuff is NO dust. and clumps much better.

I have yet to be able to find any Version of Tidy Cats that doesn’t smell like a French whorehouse. Yuck.

Some cats develop an aversion to the litter box when, in reality, it’s a reaction to the heavily perfumed brands. They are pretty awful.

I would just go with the cheapest off-brand you find. As long as you consistently change and keep the litter clean you will be fine. Little kittens have the habit of mistaking some spilled litter on the floor as a good spot for their restroom.

I would NOT go with the cheapest stuff, as I noted above @PandaMonium… it’s non clumping and has sharp edges that are hard on tiny paws.