🔄Last Updated: 3 March 2026•Originally published: 3 February 2020
Indoor cats and those who won’t entertain going outside when the weather is even slightly inclement will need a suitable cat litter tray somewhere accessible.
Their tray needs to provide a stress-free environment for them to go to the toilet, and as all cats are fussy creatures, everything from the size of the litter pellets to how much is in the tray and whether it gives off any scent will be important.
You may need a case of trial and error to find the best for you and your cat but to give you some guidance, these are our reviews of the best varieties of non-clumping cat litter around.
In case you don’t know which is best, we have also tested clumping cat litters.