Arm & Hammer Litter Slide Multi-Cat Scented Clumping Clay Cat Litter

My 14-year old cat started avoiding the litter box after about 3 days. I thought I would try this litter for easy clumping and removal to avoid the frequent replacement of all the litter in the box. I found that the litter does not clump in "balls" but rather clumps at the bottom of the box, sticks to the bottom and sides of the box, and hardens almost like cement. I have to use a gardening tool to scrape it out of the box. The litter is very heavy when dry and when wet, it seems like it triples in weight. I can only empty the litter box one time into my 33 lb garbage can or the garbage bag becomes so heavy that I cannot lift it (and I am not a small or weak person). I definitely will not buy My 14-year old cat started avoiding the litter box after about 3 days. I thought I would try this litter for easy clumping and removal to avoid the frequent replacement of all the litter in the box. I found that the litter does not clump in "balls" but rather clumps at the bottom of the box, sticks to the bottom and sides of the box, and hardens almost like cement. I have to use a gardening tool to scrape it out of the box. The litter is very heavy when dry and when wet, it seems like it triples in weight. I can only empty the litter box one time into my 33 lb garbage can or the garbage bag becomes so heavy that I cannot lift it (and I am not a small or weak person). I definitely will not buy again and may take the rest of the box to the animal shelter. … more

I started out with the pellet litter when I had just one cat. When I adopted a 2nd cat, I got a 2nd box and tried the Elseys clay litter. Neither cat ever used the pellet box again. But I hated that clay litter. It didnt do anything for odor and it was like cement on the bottom of the box. I cracked a scooper trying to clean it out! Then I found this one. It is so delightful. It's a sandy, soft litter. It clumps but doesn't make hard cement balls. It doesn't stick to the bottom. It doesn't track past the mat. And the smell isn't bad at all. It's a little strong, so if you're sensitive to perfumes you probably wont like it, but it is so much better than the others I've tried. I do agree that I started out with the pellet litter when I had just one cat. When I adopted a 2nd cat, I got a 2nd box and tried the Elseys clay litter. Neither cat ever used the pellet box again. But I hated that clay litter. It didnt do anything for odor and it was like cement on the bottom of the box. I cracked a scooper trying to clean it out! Then I found this one. It is so delightful. It's a sandy, soft litter. It clumps but doesn't make hard cement balls. It doesn't stick to the bottom. It doesn't track past the mat. And the smell isn't bad at all. It's a little strong, so if you're sensitive to perfumes you probably wont like it, but it is so much better than the others I've tried. I do agree that the box is heavy and awkward. The little punch out pour hole is a joke. Trying to lift this heavy thing and pour it into the litterbox is a definite workout. I do like the suggestion someone made about cutting the top off and scooping it out. I will be trying that. … more

I have tried everything: I went natural to reduce my environmental impact and the pellets did not track everywhere (and honestly, it absorbed urine smells like a boss, not so with the poo...) then I went to lightweight clay since the kitties (4) made it known they did not like the natural anymore no matter how often I tended to the boxes. The lightweight was great for me to handle, and was easy to clean. But the tracking was horrendous! So I went to non-tracking litter. Holy cow was it a pain to clean! It was heavy, so no tracking, but it stuck to the bottom of the box and I had to buy a heavy-duty scoop to save my wrists. Then I found this litter, and I think I am finally content with my choice I have tried everything: I went natural to reduce my environmental impact and the pellets did not track everywhere (and honestly, it absorbed urine smells like a boss, not so with the poo...) then I went to lightweight clay since the kitties (4) made it known they did not like the natural anymore no matter how often I tended to the boxes. The lightweight was great for me to handle, and was easy to clean. But the tracking was horrendous! So I went to non-tracking litter. Holy cow was it a pain to clean! It was heavy, so no tracking, but it stuck to the bottom of the box and I had to buy a heavy-duty scoop to save my wrists. Then I found this litter, and I think I am finally content with my choice. It's like sand, so I try to imagine it's a crappy zen garden when I clean it. The litter doesn't stick to the bottom, doesn't track, clumps well, and controls odor. Whew! … more

I have been using pine litter for a couple of years now and it's very effective with smell and dust but one of my cats has never loved it. So I switched back to this kind of litter in hopes of all the cats utilizing the litter boxes. I bought this May 20 and started using it May 23. It is now June 3rd and I've cleaned the litter boxes several times because it smells so bad. It smells like perfumed urine. And the claim of "slide" does not work. I have 4 litter boxes and every single one had clumps of urine stuck to the bottom that had to be scraped at.

We have been using A&H Slide Clump & Seal Litter for four months. There are LOTS of cats in this household and taking care of the litter boxes was becoming unbearably difficult and frustrating. Slide has eliminated the struggling to clean the bottom, sides, and corners of the boxes (yes, the scoop actually slides through the litter), the odor, the constant clouds of dust in your face and on the surrounding surfaces, and the perpetual paw prints and litter across the floors. Cleaning those boxes is STILL not my favorite chore, but at least I'm a happier kitty momma!

I've used Arm & Hammer products exclusively for ~20 years. I thought I was the only one with any complaints about this item. I kept smelling cat urine throughout the house and couldn't find anything, until I realized it was coming from the litter boxes. This product doesn't "clump," it becomes a gluey paste that adheres to the box floor and sides. After scraping the box down to get most of the soiled litter out, I have to knock and wipe the scoop to try and remove the globs of litter that adhered to the scoop, and then clean the floor after those globs have shattered all over the place. I cannot believe that none of this evidenced during product testing. If I cannot go back to the old formula I've used Arm & Hammer products exclusively for ~20 years. I thought I was the only one with any complaints about this item. I kept smelling cat urine throughout the house and couldn't find anything, until I realized it was coming from the litter boxes. This product doesn't "clump," it becomes a gluey paste that adheres to the box floor and sides. After scraping the box down to get most of the soiled litter out, I have to knock and wipe the scoop to try and remove the globs of litter that adhered to the scoop, and then clean the floor after those globs have shattered all over the place. I cannot believe that none of this evidenced during product testing. If I cannot go back to the old formula A&H litter, I will have to find a new product that is usable. … more

I always used natural litter I loved it. But my cats did not compared to the clay. I want to love this litter. But the scent is just not good. It’s not over powering but nothing pleasant to me. The small chunks of baking soda from time to time is not something I like. It’s soooo heavy when you clean it out even the daily clumps are. It’s a tracking mess. Need a huge litter box rug Under it. What I like about it is it does clump best I’ve seen in litter, and the clean up is a breeze there is NO sticking to the bottom of the litter box. This litter does not stick in their paws. I had my one Bengal having outside the litter box behaviors and I’ve had none since this litter. So those are my pros I always used natural litter I loved it. But my cats did not compared to the clay. I want to love this litter. But the scent is just not good. It’s not over powering but nothing pleasant to me. The small chunks of baking soda from time to time is not something I like. It’s soooo heavy when you clean it out even the daily clumps are. It’s a tracking mess. Need a huge litter box rug Under it. What I like about it is it does clump best I’ve seen in litter, and the clean up is a breeze there is NO sticking to the bottom of the litter box. This litter does not stick in their paws. I had my one Bengal having outside the litter box behaviors and I’ve had none since this litter. So those are my pros and cons. Overall if the cons are not an issue for you. I say you will love it. My cats do so I use it. … more

When I first starting use this, it was perfect -- clumped great, did not stick to the bottom at all, and there was no smell. The last two purchases, however, are a different story. It rarely clumps and just becomes a sodden heavy clump of clay. It still does not stick to the bottom, but it does sink through to the bottom and is a mess. Plus, I'm now having to use room deodorizers because of the urine and poo smell. What happened Arm & Hammer? Why did you change this perfect litter?

I purchased this litter thinking I would try something new after not being thrilled with traditional clay litter, and what a pleasant surprise! It truly is dust free, as advertised, and really doesn't stick to the bottom or sides of the litter box. The only (slight) downside is that it is pricier compared to traditional clay litter, but you get what you pay for. It's worth every penny!

I absolutely love this litter. It actually works in every way. I have 5 black cats and one gray so I really appreciate having a litter that isn't hard to get out of litter boxes. I was actually saying to myself .. yeah, I bet!! It totally surprised me. I'm on SS, so for me with 6 female cats, it's a little expensive but well worth it. And YES ABSOLUTELY, I would recommend this product over any other. :)