I need to find a better litter. I want one that is biodegradable, has good odor control, doesn't track, and clumps well. I started with the clay based ones, but they're always perfumed and not biodegradable. I moved to Feline Pine, but it tracks like CRAZY and it doesn't do a very good job of controlling odor. The boxes are in the basement, and I can smell them upstairs. Finally, the clumps break apart pretty easily. Has anyone found a litter that they're satisfied with?

i think your asking to much :S

when we had a cat we used the clumping litter , i scooped in the morn and the evening and had no probs with odor...... but im sure it wasnt biodegradable it was tidy cat mulit cat .(but i just had one cat LOL)

I too think you're going to have trouble finding a product that meets all of your criteria.

Over the years, I've tried several "biodegradable" cat litters. Unfortunately, odor control was a problem for all of them. In order to keep the odor even mildly under control, I had to change all of the litter on a daily basis for a single cat. In the long run, it became quite costly and I couldn't justify the expense with such poor performance. I now use Fresh Step Scoopable cat litter. It's not biodegradable, but it's naturally clay-based, which is safer than the silica crystals.

We use a brand called "World's Best Cat Litter" and it literally is, the world's best. I love it, it's really good stuff. I'll go get the bag and tell you more about it.

Here's what the front of the bag says:
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Veterinarian Recommended - Ideal for self-cleaning litter boxes

Original formula

World's Best Cat Litter
Safe * Natural * Clumpable * Scoopable* Flushable

Earth Friendly and Biodegradable
Specifically Formulated for Superior Odor Control

Made From Whole-Kernel Corn

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Here's the important information from the back of the bag:

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This 17lb bag lasts a long time:
2 Cats - about 36 days
3 Cats - about 25 days
4 Cats - about 18 days

You will love it...
Truly Flushable* and septic safe
Biodegradable
Superior Clumping
Easy Scooping
Long Lasting
Low tracking, silica dust-free (I will tell you, our cat is messy and does track it...I vacuum the closet about once a week)

And your cats will, too!
Preferred soft texture and feel
Preferred particle size and shape
No perfumes, no synthetic chemicals
Long-lasting freshness
Safe for cats and kittens
Silica dust-free

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We buy the 17lb bags, and they cost $19.99 but they last a long time!

Thanks guys! Yeah, I know I'm asking a lot, and I'm guessing that there isn't a product out there that'll handle them all, but one can always hope! I'm more curious about others' experiences with biodegradable litters. I don't like the clay based ones for environmental reasons - they're mined and don't break down. Not to mention, I don't like the perfumes and dust that come with them.

I had heard of "World's Best Cat Litter" and I'll probably give it a try. Has anyone else tried the biodegradable types?

I use Arm and Hammer no-scent.It cost more but it clumps great and it stays in the box.

I'm using Ever Clean, it is a clay based formula but it stays pretty clean for 2 cats. I rarely have to do a full box change. I used to use a wheat based litter and it was terrible both for smell and tracking.