10 Best Cat Litters for Odour Control in Canada – 2024 Reviews & Top Picks

Cat ownership comes with its perks but also with a few downsides, the biggest being dealing with cat litter! It’s worth it in the long run if it means having cats in our lives. But when it comes to the unpleasant odours that can emanate from the litter box, finding a kitty litter that can deal with this kind of smell is essential.

Since we know how time-consuming finding the right kitty litter can be, here are reviews of 10 of the best odour-controlling cat litters available to Canadians. Hopefully, you’ll find a kitty litter that will work for both you and your cat!

A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites in 2024

The 10 Best Cat Litters for Odour Control in Canada

1. Precious Cat Attract Problem Training Litter — Best Overall

The best overall odour-controlling cat litter is Precious Cat Attract Problem Training Litter. It has a unique and natural scent that attracts cats to use the litter box, which can come in handy if your cat has any litter box issues. Beyond this scent, the litter is otherwise fragrance free and is 99.5% dust free. It does a great job at odour control, and the clay particles are the right texture and size for cats at any life stage.

The only flaw is that while the natural odour that is supposed to attract cats does work, it doesn’t necessarily work for all cats.

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2. Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal Slide Cat Litter — Best Value

The best cat litter for odour control for the money is Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal Slide Cat Litter. It’s called “slide” litter because it doesn’t stick to the litter box and is supposed to come out easily. It has excellent odour control, and Arm & Hammer even guarantees that your house will stay odour free for up to a week. It makes solid clumps for easy removal, is 100% dust free, and works well for homes with multiple cats.

The issues with this litter are that some cat owners find that the weeklong odour control claim is not always accurate. Also, it is scented, which not all cats or cat owners will appreciate.

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3. World’s Best Unscented Cat Litter — Premium Choice

World’s Best Original Unscented Cat Litter is our premium choice pick. The odour control works because it’s made with all-natural corn and is 99% dust free. It’s also low tracking, which reduces the amount of litter on your floors, and makes for easy scooping with well-formed clumps. It’s all natural without any artificial ingredients or fragrances.

The problem with this litter is that while it states that it’s 99% dust free, it can still be somewhat dusty and is fairly expensive.

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4. ÖKOCAT Super Soft Natural Wood Clumping Cat Litter

ÖKOCAT Super Soft Natural Wood Clumping Cat Litter is an all-natural litter made with wood. It’s designed to be soft on cat paws and works for felines of all ages. Unlike many other litter containers, the box for ÖKOCAT is recyclable and includes a waterproof bag that the litter is stored in to prevent it from getting wet. It clumps quite well, is efficient at reducing waste and ammonia odours, and is 99% dust free. It’s also biodegradable and compostable and doesn’t contain fragrances or chemicals.

However, this litter is expensive and tends to stick to the cat’s paws and get tracked around the house.

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5. Cat’s Pride Fresh and Light Cat Litter

Cat’s Pride Fresh and Light Cat Litter is designed to provide you with odour control for up to 10 days. It has the advantage of being light in weight — at least 25% lighter than most other litters — which makes it easy to carry and pour. So, while this litter weighs 15 pounds, it’s technically equivalent to 20 pounds of regular litter. It clumps well and is therefore easy to scoop, is 99% dust free, and doesn’t track.

The problems are that it seems to be dustier than stated, and while it clumps well, it also tends to stick to the litter box.

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6. Fresh Step Lightweight Extreme Cat Litter

Fresh Step Lightweight Extreme Cat Litter is a litter that’s quite light in weight. It comes in at 15.4 pounds but is equivalent to 22-pound kitty litter. It’s made with clay that makes excellent clumps and is 99.9% dust free. It’s able to contain odours for up to 10 days and is easy to scoop. Being lightweight also means it’s easy to carry and pour.

Unfortunately, it has a Febreze scent, which some cats and cat owners might find to be a bit strong, and like other lightweight litters, you might find it a little dusty.

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7. Fresh Step Advanced Extreme Clumping Cat Litter

Fresh Step Advanced Extreme Clumping Cat Litter has been formulated to eliminate odours on contact and for longer than many other litter brands. Fresh Step claims that this will keep your home free from stinky litter odour for up to 10 days. It doesn’t track around the home and is 99.9% dust free. It also forms strong clumps and is quite easy to scoop.

The flaws are that it is expensive and it’s a scented litter, which some people and cats won’t appreciate.

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8. Tidy Cats Glade Lightweight Cat Litter

Tidy Cats Glade Lightweight Cat Litter has the ability to eliminate the ammonia smell of cat urine for up to 14 days using an “ammonia blocker.” It’s a lightweight litter, about 50% lighter than most other litters, making the 12-pound bag equivalent to 24 pounds. It’s also easy to carry and pour. It forms solid clumps, is easily scooped, and is 99.9% dust free.

Unfortunately, it’s a scented litter that you might find a little strong, and like other lightweight litters, it tends to track.

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9. sWheat Scoop Wheat-Based Cat Litter

sWheat Scoop Wheat-Based Cat Litter is an all-natural litter made with wheat, so it’s made from a renewable and biodegradable source. It helps reduce odours without added fragrances and is 99.5% dust free. It clumps well for easy scooping because it’s naturally absorbent and low tracking.

It has several flaws, including that it isn’t great at reducing all odours and can be rather dusty. Additionally, it tends to stick to the litter box.

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10. Arm & Hammer Naturals Cat Litter

Arm & Hammer Naturals Cat Litter is made with corn fibres and includes mineral oil, baking soda, and a plant-based material that all work together for odour control. It can absorb more urine than many other litters and is also 50% lighter. It creates small but firm clumps for easy scooping and can work quite well in multi-cat homes.

However, while it is primarily all natural, it contains an added scent and is expensive. Since it’s lightweight, it also tends to track.

Buyer’s Guide: Picking the Best Odour Control Cat Litters

This guide contains extra information about kitty litter that can help you understand what you should be looking for. Remember, you’re shopping for yourself, as well as your cat!

Odour Control

No matter how great a litter might seem to be, if it doesn’t reduce litter odours, you’ll be shopping for another new one soon enough. Start by reading reviews from other cat owners. All cat litter companies will tell you how great their respective products are, so you’re better off reading unbiased reviews. It’s also good to remember that litters that form good clumps also work well at reducing odours.

Scented or Unscented?

It’s important to note that cat litters that have added fragrances don’t necessarily work at eliminating litter box smells. Also, most cats have sensitive noses and might refuse to use any litter with an artificial fragrance — and you might not like it either! Some cats will use the litter, anyway, but many will not.

Lightweight Litter

If your cat has any respiratory conditions, you’ll need to ensure that the litter is as dust free as possible. This also means you may want to avoid any litters that are advertised as lightweight. Many of these litters say that they are mostly dust free, but they tend to get the most complaints from users about being dusty.

Material

The most widely used litter is clay because it’s quite effective at odour control and absorbing liquid, but it also needs frequent changing and there are concerns over sustainability. One of the latest litters is silica gel, but there are a few concerns over the safety of using this type of litter, particularly when it’s ingested.

There are several all-natural litters available, such as corn, wheat, wood, and paper, which are great for people who want to be environmentally friendly, but they don’t work as well as clay with odour control and clumping. You’ll need to figure out what will work best for your needs, as well as your cat’s.

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Conclusion

We love Precious Cat Attract Problem Training Litter most of all due to its ability to attract cats to use the litter box in an all-natural kind of way. Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal Slide Cat Litter provides excellent odour control and easily scoopable clumps, all for a great price! World’s Best Original Unscented Cat Litter gets our pick as a premium choice for being all-natural without any added fragrances, while still keeping the odour under control.

We hope that these reviews have helped you find a new cat litter that your cat will enjoy digging in and your nose will appreciate.

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