CatSpot Non-Clumping Litter: Coconut Cat Litter, All-Natural, 100% Organic, Biodegradable, Lightweight & Dust-Free (Non-Clumping, 3 Bags)

Previously, I was using Dr. Elsey's respiratory relief litter for my allergic cat. My cat has many allergies, some with obvious causes, others not so much, and I have spent the past few years trying different things to give my cat an itch-free existence. When I found out that some cats can be allergic to clay litter, I decided I needed to try an alternative, but my cats are very picky. They were not fond of pellet-style litter like Yesterday's News, and I don't blame them. I wanted a litter with as few components as possible, and when I saw an ad for CatSpot I was intrigued by the fact that there is only one component (coconut) and it's a novel component that my cat hasn't been introduced to via her food and given an opportunity to develop an allergy to. I have now been using it for about four months, and I am very pleased. Here are some of my observations:Texture: Small, shaved bits of coconut shell. Very light. Not harsh on a cat's paws as all.Tracking: Because it's so light, it does track easily. However, my cats at least had no issue tracking their clay litter all over the house. The amount tracked does not bother me too much, and most of the tracking is limited to the room where their litter boxes are kept.Function: Works well. I cannot speak for those who have diabetic cats, but the litter has no issue absorbing my cats' urine. Just stir to disperse after the cats use the litter box. I keep my boxes about 1/3 full, and I change them out roughly every 2 weeks (more often or less often depending on how many boxes I have out for them at a given time).Transition: My cats had no qualms transitioning to their new litter. Because they hate change, I did it very slowly over a 3-4 week period, but when I finally transitioned to 100% CatSpot, there were no issues or litter box incidents.Smell: Once it starts to smell, that's the signal to dump it and pour new litter. Other than when the litter is past-due, I don't really notice much of a smell. When my mother visited after I transitioned them to the new litter, she said that the apartment smelled much better (apparently she never liked the smell of the Dr. Elsey's, but didn't tell me that!)Acquisition: You have to order it through them directly. I bought the first bag on Amazon to try it, then signed up for their delivery service. They recommend two bags per month for two cats, and this is more than enough for me. I have several extra bags stockpiled because my cats don't need the full two bags per month.Price: If you subscribe to their monthly service, it's $15 per bag. For my two-cat plan, that's $30/month. Yes, it's more expensive than litter you can buy at a grocery store, but there are no added perfumes or chemicals and it doesn't smell as bad as cheap litter. Especially if you have an allergic cat like me, you become accustomed to having to pay a bit more for peace of mind.Acquisition: You have to order it online. I was reluctant at first to try it, sight unseen, but I'm glad I did. Now I get it delivered to my apartment and don't have to dread going to the store to pick up a 20 lbs. box of litter to lug home. The bags are very light. When you sign up for the subscription, you get a monthly reminder that your subscription is about to renew, and another email when it's shipped. Litter takes about 3-4 days to reach me in California. You can order extra bags if you need to on top of your subscription:TL;DR: Works for me with my two cats. My one cat is severely allergic to everything under the sun, and at a minimum this does not set off her allergies (hard to say 100% if it helps because she is allergic to so many things). Price is probably the biggest pitfall, but because I transitioned from an expensive litter (Dr. Elsey's respiratory relief) to CatSpot, the slight price jump isn't a big issue and the benefits of CatSpot (less smell, not clay, non-clumping) outweigh this drawback.

The little litter pieces attach to the fur on my cat EVERYWHERE. It then gets tracked to every surface the cat goes to throughout the entire house. It doesn't have an odor at first, but after a few days it does have an odor. No way it is odor free for the length of time it claims to work. Today my cat was laying in the sun and I was just horrified at how much of the litter was attached to her all over (no she doesn't lay in her litter box). I can't imagine how much of that stuff she ate while trying to clean herself. I threw out the litter immediately and went back to my original.

I'm giving this litter 5 stars and buying it again. However, there are caveats. It doesn't act like other litters, so if you are expecting the same behavior--like clumping--then buy what you are used to. Here are the reasons I like it:1. The cats use it! They had been going in the bathtub, next to the litter box, and in other places with other litters I'd tried. They like this stuff. That's my number 1 criterion.2. The smell seems much less with this litter. It is my perception that the area around the box is not as smelly. Less feces smell. Less ammonia smell from urine that sits awhile. You do need to dump it at about 2 weeks. We remove solid waste twice a day.3. It is so light! I have 4 cats and 6 litter boxes (3 inside and 3 in the catitat outside). That's a lot of litter to haul around. I do use other types of litter in different boxes so the cats can choose what they like. This one gets plenty of use.Caveats:a. This stuff is very light. I'd stay away from litter boxes with really short sides. If you have an enthusiastic digger, this is going to fly. I've switched to the recycled/disposable kind and Clever Cat boxes, both of which have deep sides.b. Use a good litter mat. This will catch the loose bits around the box. In our case, our current kitty crew learned from an old cat to pee on mats. So we can't use them. Bother! But it's easy to sweep up when you clean. There is a bit more litter near the box than with other types.c. The instructions say to stir in the urine and let the coconut do it's job. With several cats, I find that scooping out the spots that have the most density of urine before stirring is best for the freshest surroundings. Since this does not clump, I'm finding that a cheap plastic kitchen spoon from the dollar store works best for scooping out the wet spots. They are easy to see because they are darker. A typical slotted litter scoop works fine for solid waste.I've had scores of cats over the years and many at the clinic. All litter types have their pluses and minuses.

I really wanted to love this! It's light, soft, and has a really pleasant earthy smell. It controls odor and moisture surprisingly well. And it's really appealing that it's from a renewable resource, rather than sourced from mining.The downside is that it's pretty messy. This wasn't so much of a problem, since the litter is soft and unobstrusive. It just looks like someone dragged in dirt, and it doesn't have the "ah did I step on a Lego?!" problem that happens with crystal litter. It was a bit funny and concerning, though, when my cat started playing with the litter. Whoops. I guess they like the texture a little TOO much. This is also not the best option for automatic litter boxes, either, because it does get stuck sometimes.The biggest problem, though, is that this litter is now out of stock and seems harder to get. That drives up the price and it's unfortunate. Paying more than $20 for litter is a dealbreaker.

Bought this product to try as my very senior cat stopped using her litter box filled with regular clumping litter. Think the litter was hurting her paws. Since changing to this litter she is back to using her box with no problems. Find it lasts a good couple of weeks before the odour from urine starts to overwhelm and you have to dump it and start fresh. It is very light and fluffy, which is great. Does tend to be thrown out the box though when she is in there. Overall a great product. Have bought twice now and will be ordering again.

My aim with cat litter is to put as little of it as possible into landfill and have a cat litter that works. This litter meets both criteria.It takes a little getting used to if you are used to clumping litter; the idea is the only remove the solids and leave the wet litter in the litter pan. It may seem a little counter-intuitive but the coconut will absorb all the wetness if you just mix it well after removing the solids. There is so much less to throw out because once the coconut is fully soaked, you just empty the "poo-free" mix into your garden.It works just the same way that all the expensive peat moss and fertilizers work, by improving the workability of your soil, without the cost and inconvenience involved.Use a good mat and high-sided litter pan with this litter.

My cat has only been using this litter for a couple of weeks now, so I'm only giving it 3 stars right now because I'm not entirely sold on it yet. I like most things about it. It's light weight, 100% natural and can be repurposed for use on the lawn and flower bed. What I'm not liking so much is that it's tracking terribly. I intend to purchase a better mat for under the litter box to hopefully reduce some this. Also because it was the first time using it (one cat) I started with 2/3 of a bag because it 'expands'. I dutifully scooped and stirred the litter twice a day, but by day 11 I could smell an ammonia odor and had to change it. Up until then there wasn't any noticeable odor at all. The cost is also something to consider. I was previously purchasing Arm & Hammer's 'slide' litter because it clumped much better than other brands I've bought. It's on the higher end of the cost scale, but I found it was worth it. For me, Cat Spot is comparable in price if a bag would last 1 month, but that doesn't appear to be the case for me, or my cat I should say! I feel that it also has a lot to do with your cat. My cat may have a stronger urine than some and that's why I had to change the litter sooner than the approx. 15 days that's recommended. Also, my cat has very long hair (between the pads on her paws as well) and she has a problem tracking any type of litter, this litter looks like dirt on a lighter colored floor which is not appealing. Overall, I think it's a really good product and may work better for some cats more than others.

I really, really, really love this cat litter!! I love the environmentally friendly aspect of it--dump it in the garden, flush the poo--and the fact that it's odour free. It can track, but not as badly as the clay litters. If the litter box doesn't have a cover, it can tip easily if the cat steps on the side. I have a few cats and they all are fine with it!