Clumping Clay
Boxiecat Premium
Flat Top clumping tech keeps litter on the surface, making scooping cleaner and easier than typical premium clay formulas.
Overall score
9.2/10
Cost per day
$0.55
Reviewed Mar 1, 2026
Head-to-head comparison
Boxiecat Premium vs Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract: Which Should You Buy?
Pick Cat Attract when a cat is going outside the box, and Boxiecat when scooping is the chore you want gone. Both are unscented premium clay and both stay light in the air. Boxiecat keeps its clumps on the surface. Cat Attract keeps a fussy cat in the tray.
ReviewCatLitter editorial teamUpdated Mar 5, 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
Boxiecat Premium at $0.55/day
Budget is often the deciding factor in this tier.
Best odor control
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract at Strong unscented control
Odor control often decides whether a litter feels tolerable long term.
Tracks less outside the box
Boxiecat Premium at Low
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 | Boxiecat Premium | Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dust weighed per pourParticulates caught in the air while the bag goes into the box. Lower is better. | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg | level |
| Clumps that survived the drop testShare of clumps still whole after a three-foot drop. Higher is better. | 94% | 98%better | 4 points |
| Granules outside the boxCounted inside the 12-inch ring around the tray. Lower is better. | 10 granules | not measured | only one side measured |
| Bag priceWhat the tested bag cost. Bag sizes differ, so read it next to cost per pound. | $27.99 | $26.99 | $1.00 |
| Cost per poundBag price divided by what is in the bag. Lower is better. | $0.70 | $0.67better | $0.03 |
| Cost per dayWhat the box costs to keep running each day. Lower is better. | $0.55better | $0.56 | $0.01 |
| Cost across a yearThat daily cost carried over a full year of use. Lower is better. | $201better | $204 | $3 |
Neither run recorded ammonia after one day and ammonia after three days, 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.
Strongest odor control in this set with strong unscented control.
Clumping is a real edge: rock-solid.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Pricing | ||
| Price | $27.99 | $26.99 |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 40 lbs |
| Cost / Day | $0.55 | $0.56 |
| Performance | ||
| Dust Control | 9 0.04mg per pour | 9.2 0.04mg per pour |
| Clumping | 9.4 Flat-top easy scoop | 9.8 Rock-solid |
| Odor Control | 8.7 Strong everyday control | 8.8 Strong unscented control |
| Tracking Outside the Box | 8.2 Low | 7.3 Moderate |
| Value for Cost | 8 $0.55/day · $27.99 | 8.6 $0.56/day · $26.99 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Premium Clumping Clay | Clumping Clay |
| Flushable | ||
| Scented | No | No |
| Our Verdict | ||
| Best For | Lowest-maintenance scooping | Cats avoiding the litter box |
| Read ReviewCheck Price | Read ReviewCheck Price | |
Best fit
Boxiecat Premium
Boxiecat Premium makes the most sense for lowest-maintenance scooping.
Worth it if
You want premium convenience and cleaner scooping in a multi-cat box.
Skip it if
You are strictly optimizing for low upfront cost.
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
Natural Corn + Cassava
Sustainably Yours
Weighed 0.11mg per pour and runs at $0.63 a day.
Best for best-performing natural litter shoppers
Corn Litter
World's Best Cat Litter
Weighed 0.15mg per pour and runs at $0.58 a day.
Best for eco-conscious owners who want flushable litter
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
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Quick Answers
Which is better: Boxiecat Premium 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. Boxiecat Premium is still the one to buy for lowest-maintenance scooping.
Which is cheaper per day: Boxiecat Premium or Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract?
Boxiecat Premium runs at $0.55 a day against $0.56 for Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract.
Which controls smell better: Boxiecat Premium or Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract?
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract scored higher: strong unscented control, against strong everyday control for Boxiecat Premium.
Which tracks less outside the litter box: Boxiecat Premium or Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract?
Boxiecat Premium keeps more litter in the box: low, against moderate for Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract.