4.5(4,900)Amazon rating$9.4830,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Cat's Pride's Antibacterial litter is a scented, lightweight clumping clay formula built to target odor causing bacteria directly, and with 4.5 stars across 4,900 reviews and about 30,000 units bought in the past month, it's one of the most trusted and widely purchased litters in this batch.
Owners who want a proven, high volume clumping clay litter with a specific antibacterial angle on odor control, at a budget friendly price.
Skip if
You want an unscented litter or you're looking for a plant based alternative to clay.
Form Granular Clumping
Weight 12 Pounds
Priced 62% below the category median ($24.99 across 153 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 4,900 owner ratings
Popularity3.5/5
4,900 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["Cat's Pride markets this litter around destroying 99.9% of odor causing bacteria, pairing that antibacterial claim with a premium lightweight clumping clay base. It's sold in a 12 lb bag and carries a scented antibacterial fragrance profile rather than an unscented formula.", "At $9.48 for 12 lbs, it's one of the most affordable litters in this comparison on a per pound basis, and it comes backed by a 30 day satisfaction guarantee from the manufacturer, Oil-Dri.", 'With 4,900 reviews and a 4.5 star average, plus about 30,000 units bought in the past month, this is by far the highest volume litter in this batch, and its Best Sellers Rank of #12 in Cat Litter reflects that scale.']
Pros
Targets odor causing bacteria directly, not just masking smell
Lightweight clumping clay is easier to scoop and carry than heavier clay litters
Very affordable at under $10 for a 12 lb bag
Backed by a 30 day manufacturer guarantee
Extremely high review count, 4,900, at a strong 4.5 star average
Cons
Scented antibacterial formula won't suit cats sensitive to fragrance
Still a clay based litter, heavier and less flushable than plant based alternatives
High purchase volume can mean variable bag freshness depending on turnover at your retailer
Specifications
Form
Granular Clumping
Weight
12 Pounds
Performance notes
The antibacterial claim of destroying 99.9% of odor causing bacteria addresses the source of litter box smell rather than just covering it with fragrance, which is layered on top through the scented formula. Being labeled lightweight helps offset one of the common downsides of clay litter, its weight, while still delivering standard clumping performance for daily scooping.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average across 4,900 reviews, combined with roughly 30,000 units bought in the past month, makes this one of the best reviewed and most purchased litters in this entire comparison, indicating strong and consistent satisfaction at scale.
The listing states the formula destroys 99.9% of odor causing bacteria, targeting the source of litter box smell directly rather than relying only on fragrance to mask it.
Is this litter scented?
Yes, it's sold as a scented antibacterial formula, so it won't suit cats or owners who prefer unscented litter.
Is there a guarantee if my cat doesn't take to it?
Yes, the manufacturer offers a 30 day guarantee if you're unsatisfied with the product for any reason within that window.
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