The Best Cat Litter in Canada in 2023

Boxiecat is one of the top-rated cat litters in Canada and for good reason. This clay cat litter has superior clumping abilities, scent control, and can last for weeks before it needs a full changeover.

The dense clay makes quick work of any waste, making it stay on the top layer, making cleaning a snap and lasting longer all together once it’s cleaned. It’s 99% dust-free and should help with any tracking around the house or apartment. Some cats may track more litter though, however – if they have particularly fluffy paws or etc. where particles can get stuck since it is a fine granulated type of litter.

Waste becomes rock hard and stays at the top and ammonia blocking is fantastic for scent control. It’s veterinarian recommended as well as being top-rated from many owners, along with a Cat Fancy Editor’s Choice award.

Their 28lbs. sized bags are easier to open and can be fully resealed as of recently, which is useful and a nice update to their brand.

It is scent-free, and a single bag will last two cats for a full month. Their own descriptions state that Boxiecat is an alternative clay-based litter for any owners that wish to have the unmatched clay benefits, but with a more allergen friendly and dust free experience.

Dr. Elsey’s premium cat litter is another cat owner favourite, along with top reviews. It has fantastic odour control and lasts a long time if cleaned often.

This clay-based litter is unscented and is great for any multi-cat households. The hard clumping medium grain clay makes cleaning up very simple and keeps moisture from reaching the bottom of the box – keeping it cleaner for longer.

Low dust with the 100% bentonite clay formula is wonderful, while the granule sizes are mixed between fine and larger to work the most effectively. The multi-cat formulation makes it perfect for those who have multiple cats in their home as well.

If you’re looking for a great cat litter that can work well against smells and works well with automatic litter boxes and litter robots, Arm & Hammer’s Slide litter could be just the ticket for you.

This litter will keep your home odour free for up to a week or more, depending on often you clean / need to, and the Slide formula ensures that nothing gets caked onto the litter box or stuck on the bottom so that you don’t have to scrape or fight with anything – it’s especially helpful with litter robots and other automatic litter sifter boxes.

They claim a 100% dust-free litter, which according to reviews is mostly correct, though like all cat litters, it can depend on the batch and how they manufacture it – some can be dustier than others. But overall, it appears to have a great dust-free rating.

The plant-derived particles in the litter ensure no crumbly clumps when you’re scooping, allowing for a much cleaner litter and happier owner + cats. 

If you are in the market for a lightweight litter that is much easier to carry and use, especially in bigger bulk sizes – Purina’s Lightweight formula is a clay-based litter that is up to 50% lighter than other cat litter brands, and it lives up to that claim.

99.9% dust-free, depending on the batch, and designed to work well with a multiple cat household, this litter is great for owners that need a lot of litter but don’t want to keep lifting extremely heavy litter, or for owners that need a lighter weight litter in general. It’s also great for fosters or cat rescues that need large amounts around to change and use.

It’s a natural clay material with a deodorizer system to keep ammonia and other odours at bay. This litter (and most others) should be at least three inches in depth in the litter boxes, and be sure to scoop daily or at least every few days if possible to keep it fresher for longer.

Boxiecat Pro is just like their premium litter, except with an added probiotic that helps keep the litter box and litter cleaner on a microscopic level, 24/7.

If you’re an allergy sufferer (just like the author of this article), then you know how important it is to keep the litter boxes clean, along with everything else in your home. Boxiecat Pro helps you maintain that with their probiotic blend, as cleaner cat paws equals a cleaner home.

Exactly like their other formulas, the flat top clumping helps trap ammonia odours and bacteria, and not crumbling while cleaning, helping to keep your home or apartment fresher and odour free, along with easier cleaning all around.

Akin to having a fresh litter box each time you scoop, the dense clay based litter makes cleaning easy with the hard clumps that stay at the top, ensuring that (as long as you have poured enough into the box), that ammonia and other waste won’t generally reach the bottom, which can mean no more annoying scraping or hard cleaning.

Fresh Step has a Simply Unscented litter that ensures zero scents or fragrances at all in their litter, and user reviews are all pleased with the odour blocking capabilities of this brand of litter.

The ClumpLock technology allows for easy scooping and cleaning without crumbling, and should stay decently off of your cats paws for less tracking and dust around your home. The odour neutralizer in this litter is activated charcoal, which is a great odour blocker and eliminator.

Recommended by vets, it’s perfect for any cat or owner that’s allergic to scents and added fragrances, even if they’re not listed in other brands and litters that say they’re unscented but do include some level of scent.

It fights odours on contact which can lessen having to scrape and clean your litter boxes often. They’ve also helped support 1,300 shelters across the US and they donate a lot of their products to rescues and shelters over the year, so if you want to support a brand that also does well – this is a good one.