Can you combine types of cat litter?

Yep I actually do this with my cats and it’s just fine! No negitive side whatsover!

It will work. Having multiple cats is almost a full time job in that area and anything that can be done to makes things easier is a big help.

Try the World’s Best Cat Litter. There is some dangers using clay based litters; though, vets do not agree on the issue. It is her cat and you wouldn’t want anything to happen to it.

What’s special about it, @tinyfaery? I consider you an authority. What’s your experience? Can you compare it with the other types?

I use this amazing stuff that does not smell whatsoever. It’s rocks/crystals- little white/clear rocks and some blue rocks. You don’t have to change the kitty litter for like a month or more because it soaks up the liquid and the smell- you might just have to get some gloves and pick out the number twos to flush them down the loo so there is room for more. I’m not sure of the name of it and I’m sure it would be different brands in America as opposed to Australia but seriously the stuff is amazing.

“Has any of you cat people tried this?” totally made me think you were using lolspeak for half a second there. The grammatical errors on this thread are very amusing considering the topic.

I wouldn’t try. I would not expect them to do very well at either of their individual strengths. You’re essentially watering down what you like about both. The sawdust won’t clump and there won’t be much of the odor fighting properties of the clay.

I would simply go with the one that suits you best. How long is the cat staying with you? A few weeks of clay litter isn’t going to do any damage. I’ve never had a cat that was sensitive to them or developed any related conditions. (Not to say it can’t happen, but I’ve had 10–15 cats over the years, some for weeks, others for 15+ years.)

The cat is a temporary visitor that can do long term damage. You can switch up the cat litter and tell your friend it’s your home and you need to deal with it in a way that works for you, otherwise she can figure out other arrangements and hope the cat is cool with it, and doesn’t start peeing on everything or you can suck it up and deal with the sawdust for a bit. Which I think is a pain in the butt and probably wouldn’t do because of my own lack of negative effects with the clay, if she could point to a specific ailment the cat had I would reconsider.

Sorry, bit rambly – very tired.

Smone is right. Changing up a cat’s litter van cause all sorts of problems. Mixing together is good for transitioning to a new litter, only.

TWBCL is just what it says. It’s corn based and clumps. It also has very little dust. I happened upon this litter because nothing else worked good enough. When people walk into my house and don’t even know I have 5 cats and three litter boxes, I consider it a testament to the effectiveness of the litter.

Has any of you tried = has any one of you tried.

@Jeruba: So it wouldn’t be ‘Have any’? The sentence just seems incredibly wrong on my ears without that extra ‘one’. And I was surprised you had written it, maybe I’m just not familiar with that particular usage.

Unfortunately some correct usages are so seldom heard that people think they’re wrong. That’s not enough to persuade me to abandon them. I’ll say “different from” over “different than” to my dying day.

Haha, I’m on board with that. I actually have found that I’ve cobbled together old, new, British, and American versions of things. I assume because of reading books published in different countries and moving around so much as a kid. Thank you for the clarification!! Anyway, enough hijacking! My apologies, you wise and wonderful lady. :)

No apology necessary, @asmonet my dear. You have carte blanche with me.

The cat may not use it at all if it is mixed, the textures are very different, some are very picky.. My parents had cats that used sawdust exclusively and refused to use the box if anything but pure sawdust was in there, they found carpet to be a nice substitute. ew

If you can swing it, I’m a firm supporter of TWBCL, and I’ve tried them all. I believe a certain feline that lives with @gailcalled also swears by it.

I do occasionally have some dusty pawprints on the duvet cover, but that’s what happens when you have a cat and black surfaces.

TWBCL sounds great. I’m willing. I never heard of it before, but thank you.

However, this guest cat (who has been with us for nearly 5 months now) is not supposed to be costing us money to maintain, and his person is unemployed. I’m afraid we’re already in an awkward spot, and it’ll be even more so if we start asking for premium supplies. I was hoping we could come to a better arrangement given what we already have.

At least we’re no longer also supporting the person.

@Jeruba in that case, you might want to just try Tidy Cat (or similar) clumping cat litter.

Just make sure you mix while you transition.

Thanks very much for all advice. I’ll remember TWBCL if we ever have one of our own again.