How Pine Compares
See how pine litter stacks up against clay, silica, and other popular litter types across all the factors that matter.
Complete Litter Comparison
An honest look at how different litter types perform across key metrics.
Type-by-Type Breakdown
A closer look at each litter type's strengths and weaknesses.
Pine Litter
Made from compressed pine sawdust, offering natural odor control and maximum sustainability.
- ✓ Natural ammonia neutralization
- ✓ 100% biodegradable
- ✓ Very low dust
- ✓ Lightweight
- â–³ Requires adjustment period
- â–³ Different texture than clay
Clay Litter
Traditional choice made from bentonite clay. Familiar but with environmental concerns.
- ✓ Strong clumping
- ✓ Familiar to cats
- ✓ Widely available
- ✗ Strip-mined (environmental impact)
- ✗ Very heavy
- ✗ Dusty (respiratory concerns)
Silica/Crystal Litter
Synthetic crystals with high absorption but questions about safety and sustainability.
- ✓ Excellent absorption
- ✓ Long-lasting
- ✓ Low dust
- ✗ Not biodegradable
- ✗ Sharp crystals may bother paws
- ✗ Higher cost
Corn Litter
Plant-based alternative made from corn. Clumps well but with some trade-offs.
- ✓ Biodegradable
- ✓ Good clumping
- ✓ Flushable (check local rules)
- â–³ Can attract bugs
- â–³ May mold if damp
- â–³ Some cats eat it
Wheat Litter
Another plant option with natural enzyme odor control.
- ✓ Natural enzymes fight odor
- ✓ Biodegradable
- ✓ Soft texture
- â–³ Can be dusty
- â–³ May attract pests
- â–³ Not for cats with wheat allergies
Paper Litter
Made from recycled paper. Best for post-surgery recovery.
- ✓ Extremely low dust
- ✓ Very gentle on paws
- ✓ Good for healing cats
- ✗ Poor odor control
- ✗ Doesn't clump well
- ✗ Needs frequent changing
The Best of Pine + Biochar
Purrify combines pine's natural benefits with activated biochar for the ultimate in natural odor control.