Texture

Cat litter is available in a wide variety of textures.

Granules

Advantages:

  • Almost universally accepted by cats
  • Available in several different material types

Disadvantages:

  • Granules are associated with the most dusty types of litter

Pellets

Advantages:

  • Often has little or no dust
  • Available in several different material types
  • Usually very low tracking

Disadvantages:

  • Many cats don’t like the feel of pellets

Chunks or Shreds

Advantages:

  • Materials are usually soft on paws

Disadvantages:

  • Many cats don’t like the feel of chunks of shreds