What is the difference between unscented and fragrance-free cat litter?
Unscented cat litter reduces odor without added perfumes, so you will not get a perfumed smell, but it may still use odor-neutralizing ingredients to keep urine and waste scents in check. Fragrance-free options avoid added fragrance and scent-masking ingredients. They rely on absorbency and clumping to control smells. In both cases, odor control comes from the formula's performance and consistent scooping, not from perfume.
Does pellet or large-grain unscented litter help reduce tracking compared to fine-grain clumping types?
Larger grain and pellet-style litters typically track less, which can help keep floors cleaner around the box. Fine-grain clumping litters are often easier to scoop and form tighter clumps, but they can scatter more on paws and fur. If tracking is a top concern, look for low-tracking or large-grain formulas and balance that with your cat's texture preferences.