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ElinaSDrouin
- 2 reviews
very messy and dusty product
It is very messy and dusty product! This product does not "clump". It did stick to my cat's paws and fur and also he has got the sneezing from that! The litter get spread around the house terribly. I vacumed and cleaned all my house to help my cat rid of from that.
Purchased in February 2021 at Coles for $6.00.
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NicWestern Australia
Have they changed the ingredients?
I have used this for a long, long time and I loved the fresh smell of it and my cats really liked it. Just last week though, when I opened a new bag, the colour and smell was completely different. It really doesn’t smell pleasant at all anymore and I’m so disappointed. I opened up the other two bags hoping that something had just happened to the first one but no, they are all the same. I will now be looking for another alternative for my cats as the smell is really not nice.
Purchased in January 2021 at Coles for $6.90.
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JewlzzzFar North Queensland, QLD
- 4 reviews
I wouldn't use anything else
Solids can be removed and flushed. Due to the clay like nature and my old sewer pipes, I choose not to flush any more. Liquid in the litter clumps enough for me. I tip the dry off to the side and scoop the wet out and sprinkle around the fence line of the lawn (yes, it falls apart). The cat has acepted this method and I don't feel like I'm creating too much waste. Cat has a strong swing on him, so litter does go out of the box. Easy enough to tidy and easy enough on the feet if a little goes astray. A crystal litter might absorb more odour, but keeping the tray tidy works
Purchased in June 2021 at PetBarn.
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JacciSydney, NSW
- 22 reviews
- Verified purchase
Only Litter Cat has ever liked
My Ragdoll is fussy and I have had little luck with litters over the years. Tried the crystals, the pellets, various other types. Had little luck, she rarely used them. The Catalux Softwood Clumping has been the best success I have had.
She uses very regularly and it is very good with the smell, and because it is so soft she is far more likely to actually cover the mess instead of just having a half hearted go at it. It clumps pretty well for the most part, and is flushable, which is great. It does not track the best so there is a bit of clea...Read more
ning, but nothing too terrible and not that much more than many other brands we have tried over the years. The fact that she has taken to this one is a minor miracle and am very pleased with how she has responded to it and will definitely keep using it.Purchased in October 2021 at PetBarn Online store.
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PicklesSouth Australia
Doesnt clump
I like how soft it is, but it is very messy and not easy to clean up. Bonus that it can be flushed down the toilet, but doesn't clump properly (which was my reason for purchase). You try scoop up where the is wee in the litter tray and it all just breaks apart and goes back into the clean litter. Not sure how they can claim this is a clumping litter! Odour control is not bad but will not be buying again.
Purchased for $20.00.
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Julie
- 2 reviews
My 18 cats definitely love Catlux
Nothing beats this litter for smell control. I've got six trays which are scooped daily, and I can get up to two weeks from it. Tracking is easy to clean.
Purchased in January 2021 at Big W for $20.00.
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SimonMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 7 reviews
- 1 like
Good for lazy people but tracking is bad.
It clumps, but as many have mentioned it takes a day or so to clump. It is soft and easy for the kitties to maneuver around. Tracking is bad. We also noticed when we vaccum the tracked litter it leaves a bad smell in the vaccum, smells like burning wood (im sure some would like the smell, we dont)
I found I could be a little lazier, with this litter when comparing to breeders choice. Kitties didn't mind.
After using 4 x 30L bags ive decided to go back to breeders choice. Its a decent product, but when comparing price and the tracking it leaves behind (we have a very large tracking mat also) we found breeders choice faviurqble to our needs.
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Steve SAU
- 6 reviews
- 4 likes
Great natural product
Seems to work better than the rest, tried so many but we stick to this, have 2 cats and as with all boxes have mats to collect any trails works well.
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Rebecca H
- 2 reviews
Tracking is terrible, but has good odour control and clumping
I tried this litter for about 3 weeks before giving this review: This litter was so close to being good... but the tracking is just too much for me to take. It sticks to my cats feet and fur, and it is not only all over the laundry (where the litter trays are) but all through the house/pet beds/desks/anywhere the cats go. I vacuum the laundry daily due to the tracking, but it doesn't seem to help avoiding the spread everywhere. On the plus side, as the litter is only small, it is not super noticable or painful to step on (such as you get with l...Read more
arger wood or paper litters). But the tracking is just too much for me unfortunately. The odour control is very good. No residual pee smell at all. Also it is lightweight so it is easy to pick up a bag. As its sold at supermarkets, it is also convenient to get. Price point is average (middle of the range) compared to others. The clumping component (bentonite?) does leave a bit of a dried muddy residue in the bottom of the litter, not unlike some clay litters. But nothing that sticks badly or excessively, and will come off with your regular litter tray clean. I've seen several reviews here stating this litter doesn't clump, however in my experience it clumps very well - BUT only while the pee is still wet/moist. Once it starts drying significantly (i.e. over 24 hours) then yes it does fall apart easily. So this litter is best if you are the type of person who cleans their cat's litter once or twice a day. Unfortunately still hunting for my holy grail litter...Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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flame.gisaWA, 6030
- 28 reviews
Least favourite litter so far
I gave this a try for 3 weeks after watching their online video comparison.
It was easy to get while doing my groceries, affordable and the light weight nature of this product appealed to me (I have a huge litter tray & clay based products get heavy)
It smelled nice when i initially filled the litter tray (like wood) & did an ok job of absorbing, however it tracked like no other litter has - all through my laundry & hallway carpet with just one use of the tray... and I also found that removal of the ‘clumps’ wasn’t easy.
They weren’t proper clumps.
They break apart & mix in with the clean litter as you’re trying to remove, stick to the tray & the actual scoop etc.
We’ve changed now & I won’t be using this again.
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Amazing for those smells and absorbent!
Love this product new fav...
cost is above average but we don't like old style or cat litter crystals.
Can be hard to find in bigger bags in stores so far; a little dusty but not a big concern for our family, won't go back to paper that's for sure.
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JadeGirlingrichlands
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
I needed a flushable litter, this is ok
I moved to a townhouse and have 3 cats. I needed a litter that was flushable, unscented and is non toxic/safe for the cats as well as environment. This was the only flushable litter available at the supermarkets so I use it often because it’s not expensive and always available. It doesn’t really clump so well, the urine just wets the litter and that’s it. It sits at the bottom and stinks so bad, a real strong ammonia that stings my eyes if I don’t clean it up quickly. Odour control isn’t the best but it’s certainly not the worst. The tracking i...Read more
s really bad but my cats are kickers and flickers so I expect tracking. I have put down mats and use a storage box with high walls but this litter seems to track worse than others. One small bag lasts around a week for me only because I have 3 cats and I can’t stand the urine smell. I have to clean out the entire litter box once a week. This litter is ok but I prefer Wonderwheat Extreme as that stuff is amazing however sadly they have recently discontinued it due to closing down their business, which is the worst news. Catlux can be improved but for now, it will do.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
C. ANDERSENSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 72 reviews
Doesn't clump!
This product does not "clump" and is incredibly messy. It does seem to manage to control the urine and faeces odour, to an extent, but then there is an overriding smell of dusty wood. I'm also worried that the fine spikey bits of product will stick to my cat's paws and fur and she will swallow it when she cleans herself, with dire consequences. I don't like the product and will be looking for something else.
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Mari
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Dusty and non clumping litter
I foster kittens. I have been using this litter for three months and for the entire time, one kitten has had respiratory problems. Multiple visits to the vet weekly.
Today, I unfortunately, inhaled the dust from the litter as I poured it into the cleaned litter tray.
Immediately, I experienced severe burning in my throat, sneezing, wheezing and felt awful.
My symptoms were just as my kitten has, so can only assume the litter has probably been the cause of his severe breathing and sneezing difficulties.
He's having a return visit to the Vet in two days, so will be interested to see if his breathing improves now I have changed to a different, paper based pellets, brand of litter.
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JillSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 8 reviews
- 4 likes
Excellent product - couldn't be happier!!
I have used Catlux for past 13 years (initially with one cat, now two). Never, had a problem with it clumping and no cat wee smells, providing it is cleaned out daily!!
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RobynMelbourne
- 8 reviews
Does not clump!
The fact this has clumping in its name is so misleading, the wee just falls back in with the rest when you try to scoop it out. It's also very messy and does not flush that well. Would not buy again!! Massive waste of money
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Happy cat Happy human.
This litter has good natural odour control even when pusscat doesn't cover his wee. The litter takes a long time to dry and doesn't clump in one chunk until it does dry. It is still easy enough to scoop when damp just takes a bit more care. I love being able to put on the compost. I prefer this to crystals as it is soft on paws, smells great & doesn't get kicked out of the box as much.
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BrinaWestern Australia, 6171
- 7 reviews
Pretty good.
It does what it's supposed to do!
The cat litter seems to control the smells pretty well. I agree that it doesn't clump well with the pee but if you have a scoop with minimal holes it works good. I like the fact that it's flushable although I personally don't flush much except the faeces. It's biodegradable too so by using a biodegradable rubbish bag with the wee bits I feel better about the environmental impact this product has. It's also not too expensive for a 30L bag.
The only bad thing is its light and my kitten tracks it around the house... at least it gives me an incentive to vacuum more. Overall I like this product and will continue to use it.
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Reeni
- 2 reviews
No!
I bought this for the price, however this thing is so bad! Does not clump together properly so you cannot entirely clean out pee. Also, the litter is so stringy that it drops all over the house!! And attaches to the cat's fur! Would not recommend, sorry.
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kellymc24
- 14 reviews
- 5 likes
It's meant to clump, but is just a soggy mess
It's meant to clump, but it just ends up being a soggy mess, won't be buying this product again, will stick to the snappy tom clumping litter.
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Questions & Answers
Christineasked
Can I recycle this product in my garden instead of flushing it away?
Heather Martinasked
When you say flushable, do you mean you can dispose of it in a normal toilet? What about a septic toilet? Also is it available in Brisbane QLD? If so best from where? Price & size of bags please.
3 answers
Hi Heather, it is flushable in normal toilet, but not suitable in septic toilet. However, you even can use it as garden mulch! It should be available in QLD. There are adress I found in their website;
Thuringowa Shop 3 & 4, 1 Herveys Range Road Thuringowa QLD 4817. ph. (07) 4723 2277.
Townsville 201-205 Dalrymple Road Garbutt QLD 4814 Ph: (07) 4779 0043.
I bought it in pet barn 30L (only availabe in petbarn) for around $25 and it could last me really long time (up to 4 months with good quality dry cat food). Let me know how you go. Good luck :D
I buy it online from Pet Circle.
Thought this might help anyone wondering now.
Should be stocked in Woolies and Coles, then Big W have it on their site and our local pet store chain (PetBarn) has it too. Much easier to get now than when the question was asked I guess!
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