Okay, guys, let’s talk about cat litter – specifically, this Abound brand I tried out recently. I was at the store, you know, just browsing the pet aisle ’cause that’s where I spend half my life these days, and I saw this Abound cat litter. It said “natural clumping” on the bag, which, I gotta admit, caught my eye.
So, I picked it up, did a bit of reading on the package. It’s made from grass seed, apparently. Grass seed! I never heard of that before in cat litter. The bag says that as it dries, the fibers from the grass seed bond together, making it clump up all nice and easy. Sounded interesting enough, and my usual brand was out of stock anyway. Plus, I could use Instacart to get it delivered. Very convenient. No need to carry heavy bags.
I added it to my cart, checked out, and waited. It arrived pretty fast. I got the litter box all cleaned out, ready for a fresh batch. I poured in the Abound litter, and the first thing I noticed is that it was really fine, almost like sand. My cat, she’s a bit picky, so I watched her closely when she went in to do her business. She didn’t seem to mind it, though. That’s a good sign.
Now, the real test – the clumping. After a few hours, I went in to scoop, and I gotta say, I was surprised. It clumped pretty well! Not as rock-solid as some of those clay litters, but solid enough that it was easy to scoop out without making a mess. And the smell? Barely anything. I mean, it’s cat litter, so it’s not gonna smell like roses, but it definitely kept the odor under control. However, I’m not sure how it would perform in a multi-cat house.
- Easy to clean: Clumps well, makes scooping a breeze.
- Low odor: Keeps the smell to a minimum.
- Fine texture: My cat didn’t mind it at all.
- Natural: Made from grass seed.
I kept using it for a couple of weeks, just to see how it held up over time. And you know what? It did pretty good. I topped it off a few times, but overall, I didn’t have to change the whole box as often as I usually do. I went online, did a bit of a price check. Found out that clay litter is actually cheaper, but I wanted something more eco-friendly. Found a couple of other brands too, like Feline Pine, Cat’s Pride, and Naturally Fresh. Prices varied, some were around $9.98, others went up to $25.22. Abound was somewhere in the middle, I guess.
Final thoughts
Would I buy Abound cat litter again? Yeah, probably. It’s not perfect, but it’s a good balance of clumping, odor control, and being a bit more natural. Plus, my cat didn’t hate it, which is always a win. If you’re looking for a new cat litter to try, give Abound a shot. It might just surprise you. And it’s pretty convenient that they do delivery or pickup at most stores.
That’s my experience with Abound cat litter. Hope this helps someone out there who’s in the same boat, staring at all the different cat litter options in the store. It’s a jungle out there in the pet aisle, I tell ya!
