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