[2025 Guide] How to Choose Cat Litter? One Article to Understand Everything, No More Stepping on Landmines!

“Aiyoh, which cat litter should I buy ah?” This question, every cat slave in Singapore confirm plus chop has asked themselves before. You walk into the pet shop, see the whole shelf full of different cat litter—mineral sand, tofu sand, pine wood, crystal sand… Wah, so many types! Every brand also say they are the best, until your eyes also want to blur, the ‘choice-making sickness’ sure to attack!

Actually hor, choosing cat litter got no “best”, only “most suitable”. As long as you catch the two main points and understand what’s the deal with each type of litter, you also can easily find the one that makes your cat happy-happy, and makes your scooping job feel easy and shiok!

Step 1: First, Must Know The 3 Most Common Types of Cat Litter

Before you start choosing, let’s quickly go through the good and bad points of the main types of litter, so you have a rough idea in your head.

Mineral Litter (The Classic Choice)

This one is the most similar to what cats use in the wild, so most cats will accept it straight away.

• Good points: The clumping and wrapping power damn solid, odour control usually the best, and the price is quite friendly to the wallet.
• Bad points: A bit heavy to carry home, the dust level can be higher, and cannot just throw into the toilet bowl, ah.

Tofu Litter (The Eco-Friendly One)

Made from natural soya bean, this is the main choice for people who want to be more environmentally friendly.

• Good points: Lightweight, less dust, and can be flushed down the toilet in small amounts, so cleaning up is super convenient.
• Bad points: The clumping and odour control sometimes not as strong as mineral litter. If your house is very humid, sometimes might grow mould or small insects, so must be careful.

Pine Litter (The Natural Smelling One)

Also an eco-friendly choice, this one comes in two types: one that breaks down (collapsing) and one that clumps (clumping).

• Good points: Got that natural woody smell, you don’t have to use a lot, and got very little dust.
• Bad points: The pellets are a bit big, so some fussy cats don’t like the feeling on their paws. The collapsing type needs a special two-layer litter box to work properly.

Step 2: Attack from Two Sides – What YOU Want & What Your CAT Wants

Okay, now that you know the basic types, we can zoom in and choose from the user’s (that’s you!) and the V.I.C.’s (Very Important Cat!) point of view.

Point 1: For the “Poop-Scooping Officer”, Your Convenience is Key!

As the one who has to face the litter box every day, how easy it is to use is damn important!

• Clumping & Odour Control: Can the pee clump up super fast into a hard ball that’s easy to scoop? Can it wrap the poop properly and lock in the smell? This directly affects your scooping experience and whether your house smells fresh or like a public toilet.
• Does it Stick to the Bottom?: You know that horrible feeling when the wet pee clumps stick to the bottom of the box? Scrape until your hand wants to break, then have to wash until so sian. Choosing a litter that doesn’t stick so easily can save you half the work, really!
• How Much Dust?: Every time you top up the litter, is it like a sandstorm in your house? High dust not only makes you sneeze but is also bad for your and your cat’s breathing. Low dust is a must-have condition, okay!

Point 2: Your Cat’s “Paw-Feel” is the Real Deal Breaker

Don’t forget, the final user is your boss, the cat! If they don’t like it, even the most expensive litter also no use.

• Texture & Pellet Size: A cat’s paw pads are super sensitive one. They prefer a texture that feels like soft sand. Litter that is too rough, too hard, or too sharp might make them feel uncomfortable and they might refuse to use the litter box altogether.
• Natural Smell or Not?: A cat’s sense of smell is many, many times stronger than a human’s. Many litters with artificial perfume are too ‘gao’ (strong/thick) for them. It’s better to choose unscented litters or those with a very light, natural smell. This is being gentle to your boss’s nose.

Choice Overload? CatGarden Gives You the “Confirm Shiok” Solution!

Still cannot decide? Aiyoh, don’t scratch your head until no hair liao.

If you are looking for the ultimate clumping power, unbeatable wrapping ability, and super strong odour control, and you want every scooping session to be a pleasant one, then you absolutely cannot miss the CatGarden Deodorant Mineral Litter 3.0. It uses top-grade mineral raw materials with a special odour-fighting formula. Not only does it absorb and clump in a flash without breaking apart when you scoop, but the super low dust level also takes care of both your and your cat’s respiratory health. It perfectly meets all the demands of a picky paw-rent and an even pickier cat boss.

Choosing the right cat litter is a journey that might take a few tries. But if you follow these key points, you can avoid a lot of wrong turns and quickly find the perfect litter for you and your beloved cat!

So, what kind of cat litter are you using now? Share with us in the comments below, let’s talk cock sing song about your experience!

Last updated:2025-06-01 by CatGarden