Scented Clay
Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal
A budget-friendly clay litter with aggressive odor control and easy store availability, offset by strong fragrance and more tracking.
Overall score
8.7/10
Cost per day
$0.43
Reviewed Mar 7, 2026
Head-to-head comparison
Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal vs Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract: Which Should You Buy?
Cat Attract is what you try when your cat is missing the box. Clump & Seal is what you buy when the bag price decides it. Clump & Seal leans on heavy fragrance and costs far less. Cat Attract is unscented, much lighter on dust, and aimed at behavior rather than budget.
ReviewCatLitter editorial teamUpdated Mar 7, 2026
This comparison page is maintained by the ReviewCatLitter editorial team and grounded in the same scoring framework used across the published review catalog.
Clumping Clay / Behavioral
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract
Herbal attractant actually works for litter-box-avoidant cats, with the same low-dust multi-cat clay performance as Ultra.
Overall score
9.5/10
Cost per day
$0.56
Reviewed Mar 5, 2026
Overall winner
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract is the strongest all-around pick in this comparison for cats avoiding the litter box.
Lowest daily cost
Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal at $0.43/day
Budget is often the deciding factor in this tier.
Best odor control
Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal at 7-day heavy fragrance
Odor control often decides whether a litter feels tolerable long term.
Tracks less outside the box
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract at Moderate
Tracking can be more important than overall score in small spaces.
What we actually measured
Every figure below is a reading from our own test runs, not a rating. Where a run never took a reading it says so.
| Reading | Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal | Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dust weighed per pourParticulates caught in the air while the bag goes into the box. Lower is better. | 0.45 mg | 0.04 mgbetter | 0.41 mg |
| Clumps that survived the drop testShare of clumps still whole after a three-foot drop. Higher is better. | not measured | 98% | only one side measured |
| Ammonia after one dayParts per million above the tray, 24 hours in. Lower is better. | 1 ppm | not measured | only one side measured |
| Ammonia after three daysParts per million above the tray, 72 hours in. Lower is better. | 3 ppm | not measured | only one side measured |
| Bag priceWhat the tested bag cost. Bag sizes differ, so read it next to cost per pound. | $16.99 | $26.99 | $10.00 |
| Cost per poundBag price divided by what is in the bag. Lower is better. | $0.45better | $0.67 | $0.22 |
| Cost per dayWhat the box costs to keep running each day. Lower is better. | $0.43better | $0.56 | $0.13 |
| Cost across a yearThat daily cost carried over a full year of use. Lower is better. | $157better | $204 | $47 |
Neither run recorded granules outside the box, so those rows are left out rather than filled in from a similar bag. The full test data shows every reading we have.
Why Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract wins this matchup
Primary tradeoff: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract's weakest area here is tracking.
Best dust control here at 0.04mg per pour.
Clumping is a real edge: rock-solid.
It still lands a stronger overall score than cheaper options because it is more balanced.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Pricing | ||
| Price | $16.99 | $26.99 |
| Weight | 38 lbs | 40 lbs |
| Cost / Day | $0.43 | $0.56 |
| Performance | ||
| Dust Control | 6 0.45mg per pour | 9.2 0.04mg per pour |
| Clumping | 8.1 Good | 9.8 Rock-solid |
| Odor Control | 9.1 7-day heavy fragrance | 8.8 Strong unscented control |
| Tracking Outside the Box | 6 Tracks heavily | 7.3 Moderate |
| Value for Cost | 9 $0.43/day · $16.99 | 8.6 $0.56/day · $26.99 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Scented Clumping Clay | Clumping Clay |
| Flushable | ||
| Scented | Yes | No |
| Our Verdict | ||
| Best For | Budget shoppers prioritizing odor control | Cats avoiding the litter box |
| Read ReviewCheck Price | Read ReviewCheck Price | |
Best fit
Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal
Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal makes the most sense for budget shoppers prioritizing odor control.
Worth it if
You want a budget-friendly clay litter with aggressive odor control and easy store availability, offset by strong fragrance and more tracking.
Skip it if
You need a formula that solves cats avoiding the litter box better.
Best fit
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract makes the most sense for cats avoiding the litter box.
Worth it if
You want herbal attractant actually works for litter-box-avoidant cats, with the same low-dust multi-cat clay performance as ultra.
Skip it if
You need a formula that solves cats avoiding the litter box better.
If neither option is quite right
The closest litters we have tested to this matchup, on score and on price.
Clumping Clay
Dr. Elsey's Ultra
Weighed 0.03mg per pour and runs at $0.51 a day.
Best for dust-sensitive homes
Premium Clumping Clay
Boxiecat Premium
Weighed 0.04mg per pour and runs at $0.55 a day.
Best for lowest-maintenance scooping
Natural Corn + Cassava
Sustainably Yours
Weighed 0.11mg per pour and runs at $0.63 a day.
Best for best-performing natural litter shoppers
Read the full reviews
Use this page to choose a winner quickly, then open the full product reviews if you want the long-form test notes.
Keep comparing nearby options
Related matchups that share one of the same products and answer the next likely decision.
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Quick Answers
Which is better: Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal or Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract?
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract comes out ahead on the balance of dust, clumping, odor control, tracking and daily cost. Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal is still the one to buy for budget shoppers prioritizing odor control.
Which is cheaper per day: Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal or Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract?
Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal runs at $0.43 a day against $0.56 for Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract.
Which controls smell better: Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal or Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract?
Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal scored higher: 7-day heavy fragrance, against strong unscented control for Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract.
Which tracks less outside the litter box: Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal or Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract?
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract keeps more litter in the box: moderate, against tracks heavily for Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal.