10 Best Cat Litters for Multiple Cats – 2024 Reviews & Top Picks

Finding the best cat litter for one cat can be a challenge, but finding just the right litter when you have two, three, or even more cats can be quite the challenge! You’re obviously dealing with more litter boxes, more odor, more litter scattered over all of your floors, and more cleaning up. You need litter that’s suitable for your many cats. Of course, the right litter for you will depend on what your cats prefer and what issue bothers you the most.

There are so many types of kitty litter to choose from, so we have reviews for 10 of the best cat litters for people with multiple cats, in the hopes that this list will make your shopping a little easier.

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The 10 Best Cat Litter for Multiple Cats

1. Frisco Multi-Cat Cat Litter — Best Overall

The best overall cat litter for multi-cat homes is the Frisco Multi-Cat Unscented Cat Litter. It’s a good price, and you get a large amount of litter at 40 pounds, so it will last longer if you have multiple cats! It is low-tracking, which can help reduce mess, and is quick to neutralize odors. It’s also hypoallergenic without any added dyes or fragrances for those cats that don’t like scented litter. It’s made with natural clay that has reduced dust, and it clumps well for easy clean-up.

On the downside, while it does have reduced dust, this doesn’t mean there isn’t any dust. You’ll probably find dust flying into the air when working with this litter. For anyone accustomed to scented litter, you might find that this litter doesn’t reduce odor as much as what you’re used to.

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2. Scoop Away Complete Performance Cat Litter — Best Value

The best cat litter for households with multiple cats for the money is Scoop Away Complete Performance Fresh Scented Cat Litter. It’s an excellent price for a large amount of litter that has been broken up into smaller and more manageable 10.5-pound bags. It is lightly scented with plant extracts for odor control (advertised to last for up to 10 days), is low in dust, and makes good clumping litter.

Unfortunately, like many clay litters, there is still dust, and it does seem to track. Additionally, the scent of this litter might not be appealing to everyone (or their cats).

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3. World’s Best Multi-Cat Cat Litter — Premium Choice

The best premium choice multiple cat litter is World’s Best Multi-Cat Clumping Corn Cat Litter, which while expensive, is all-natural and made with corn. This also makes it lightweight. It is 99% dust-free and unscented, helps contain odors, and forms clumps for easy scooping. Unlike most other litters, this one is environmentally friendly and can be flushed down your toilet for easy disposal (just check with your town or city before doing this).

This litter is rather expensive, though, and while it is unscented (meaning no added fragrances), there is an odor that some might not appreciate. It also tends to stick to kitty paws.

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4. Dr. Elsey’s Kitten Attract Cat Litter — Best for Kittens

Dr. Elsey’s Kitten Attract Clumping Clay Litter is the best litter for kittens, particularly if you have more than one. It’s perfect for kittens 8 weeks to 1 year and contains a natural herb that works to attract kittens to use the litter box. The litter clumps for easy scooping and is the right texture and size for your kitten’s little paws. It controls odor and is 99% dust-free, and it is a great litter for litter training your kittens.

While the brand claims that it is 99% dust-free, you might find it to be fairly dusty. The grains of the litter are quite small, which should work nicely for small kittens, but you might want to switch to a different litter when your kitten grows older, as they might have too much of the litter sticking to their paws.

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5. Frisco Odor Defense Cat Litter

Frisco Odor Defense Cat Litter is designed to reduce odor with a “defense system” that stops litter box odor without actually covering it up with perfumes and fragrances. Clumps form quickly, which also helps prevent odors. It is low dust and unscented.

However, this litter does tend to track around the house, and it seems to be dusty, like most other litters. You might also find that it doesn’t contain the odor as well as what you might prefer.

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6. Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Attract Cat Litter

Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Attract Litter works well for cats that might be a bit picky about using their litter boxes. It contains a natural herb scent that is designed to draw cats to use the litter box. It also has a nice texture, and the size of the clay particles works for kittens, senior cats, or any cats with paw issues. It is 99% dust-free and controls odor and forms hard clumps.

You might find that this litter is a little more expensive than some others. Also, like many other litters, it isn’t exactly dust-free. Lastly, not every cat will necessarily be attracted to this litter.

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7. Arm & Hammer Slide Multi-Cat Litter

The Arm & Hammer Litter Slide Multi-Cat Cat Litter is reasonably priced and is designed to enable the clumps of urine to just slide out of the litter box. Many of those who use clumping litter know how difficult it can be to scrape out caked litter, so this is an advantage. It forms clumps easily and is 100% dust-free and scented to help with odors.

However, the odor control doesn’t always seem to work, and the litter is inconsistent. Another flaw is that the 28-pound box does not come with a handle, which makes carrying and pouring it quite difficult.

• See also: How to introduce a kitten to a multi-cat household?

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8. Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Ultra Cat Litter

Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Ultra Cat Litter is designed to not track around your house and is a medium-grain clay. It provides good clumps and is 99.9% dust free and hypoallergenic. It has excellent odor control and is unscented.

However, there is some dust when pouring. If there isn’t enough litter covering the bottom, the urine might seep down and could be more difficult to remove. This litter is not light, and some might not be satisfied with the odor control.

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9. Tidy Cats 24/7 Performance Cat Litter

Tidy Cats 24/7 Performance Cat Litter is a reasonable price and comes in four different sizes. It locks away strong odors (and keeps your house ammonia scent-free). It absorbs moisture and clumps well for easy scooping. The 14- and 20-pound come in a jug and the 35-pound in a pail, making for easier handling.

While the three smaller sizes are easier to handle and sturdy, the largest 40-pound is in a bag, which is not so easy to pick up. While this litter can clump, it doesn’t always do a good job with it, and it can be quite dusty. Odor control can be hit and miss as well.

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10. Naturally Fresh Multi-Cat Cat Litter

Naturally Fresh Multi-Cat Cat Litter is unique because it’s made from walnut shells that provide strong odor control. The brand states that it does a better job controlling odor than other popular litter. Given that it is 100% natural, it is also biodegradable and doesn’t track.

Unfortunately, it isn’t exactly dust-free. You might find that you would prefer to wear a mask while pouring this litter, and it does track quite badly. It’s also a little more expensive than many other litters, and it doesn’t always clump well.

Buyer’s Guide: Choosing the Best Cat Litter for Multiple Cats

When you start shopping for new litter for your cats, there are a few things to keep in mind. You’ll want to find a cat litter that is easier for you and the household to handle but is also something that your cats will be happy with.

Material

There’s a large number of different kinds of litter available on the market, and not any two are alike. The most common material is clay — usually bentonite clay, which clumps. Then there are also silica gel and natural litter made from corn, wheat, pine, and even recycled paper.

Clay generally does the best job at covering odors and is easy for clean-up but isn’t as environmentally friendly as biodegradable and natural litter; these don’t clump as well or mask odors.

Price

There are expensive litters that won’t be a good fit for you and cheaper ones that might be perfect. You’ll probably have to spend a bit of money trying to figure out the right litter for you and your cat.

Odor Control

If your litter box is in an out-of-the-way place, odor control might not be quite as essential as it is if your litter pan is in a central location. Of course, with multiple cats, odor is a bigger issue.

There’s also the question of scented vs. unscented. Scented doesn’t guarantee odor control, and some cats will not appreciate the fragrance, particularly since cats have sensitive noses.

Sometimes even the best litter box setup needs a helping hand in combating invasive smells. Our Hepper Advanced Bio-Enzyme Cat Litter Deodorizer naturally breaks down odors at the source. This effective litter additive can help all types of cat litter last longer, saving you money, and is safe for all life stages. Best of all, it's 100% biodegradable and fragrance-free.

Dust Level

For anyone with any breathing issues, the level of dust in a litter can make or break your decision. Even litter that claims to be dust-free isn’t actually 100% dust-free. Most of these litters aren’t all dusty until you start pouring, but it’s important to look for dust-free if your cat has any respiratory issues.

Tracking is more likely to occur the dustier your litter is. You can also consider investing in a litter mat, which can help swipe the litter off your cat’s paws.

Clumping

Clay tends to do the best at clumping. Silica gel that doesn’t clump but absorbs the urine, so you only need to scoop the poop. Again, the choice is yours — and your cats’. We all know how picky cats can be!

Final Thoughts

The best overall cat litter for multiple cats is the Frisco Multi-Cat Unscented Cat Litter for its size and the fact that it’s unscented and hypoallergenic. The best value is Scoop Away Complete Performance Fresh Scented Cat Litter for its light scent. It comes in a number of smaller bags, making it easier to work with.

Our premium choice is World’s Best Multi-Cat Clumping Corn Cat Litter that while pricey, is environmentally friendly and biodegradable. Lastly, the best for kittens is Dr. Elsey’s Kitten Attract Clumping Clay Litter.

We hope that these reviews have helped you sort the good litter from the bad. We want you and your cats to find the best litter that makes you all happy — as happy as litter can make anyone, anyway.

See also:

• 8 Best Self Cleaning Litter Boxes for Multiple Cats – Reviews & Buyers Guide
• Cat pooping outside litter box: what should I do?

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