Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract is the strongest all-around pick in this comparison for cats avoiding the litter box.
Herbal attractant actually works for litter-box-avoidant cats, with the same low-dust multi-cat clay performance as Ultra.
The gold standard for dust-free clay litter. Rock-solid clumps, very low dust, and excellent day-to-day usability.
Buy Ultra unless your cat has stopped using the box, which is the one job Cat Attract does better. The clay underneath is the same: the same hard clumps, the same very light dust. Cat Attract adds a herbal draw and a higher price, so it is a fix for a problem rather than an everyday upgrade.
This comparison page is maintained by the ReviewCatLitter editorial team and grounded in the same scoring framework used across the published review catalog.
Choose between them on texture, clumping, dust and price. Then, if the room still tells you where the box is, Purrify is activated carbon you mix into whichever bag you chose. It is what we use in our own homes.
Read our Purrify guide to picking a litter for odor control.
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 | Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract | Dr. Elsey's Ultra | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dust weighed per pourDust caught on a filter and weighed while the bag goes into the box. Lower is better. | 0.04 mg | 0.03 mgbetter | 0.01 mg |
| Clumps that survived the drop testShare of clumps still whole after a three-foot drop. Higher is better. | 98% | 98% | level |
| Granules outside the boxCounted inside the 12-inch ring around the tray. Lower is better. | not measured | 18 granules | only one side measured |
| Bag priceWhat the tested bag cost. Bag sizes differ, so read it next to cost per pound. | $26.99 | $20.99 | $6.00 |
| Cost per poundBag price divided by what is in the bag. Lower is better. | $0.67 | $0.52better | $0.15 |
| Cost per dayWhat the box costs to keep running each day. Lower is better. | $0.56 | $0.43better | $0.13 |
| Cost across a yearThat daily cost carried over a full year of use. Lower is better. | $204 | $157better | $47 |
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.
Primary tradeoff: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract's weakest area here is tracking.
Strongest odor control in this set with strong unscented control.
Clumping is a real edge: rock-solid.
It still lands a stronger overall score than cheaper options because it is more balanced.
Scroll sideways to see every litter. Scores are editorial judgments out of 10.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.5Excellent | 9.4Excellent |
| Pricing | ||
| Price | $26.99 | $20.99 |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 40 lbs |
| Cost / Day | $0.56 | $0.43 |
| Performance | ||
| Dust Control | 9.2 0.04mg per pour | 9.4 0.03mg per pour |
| Clumping | 9.8 Rock-solid | 9.8 Rock-solid |
| Odor Control | 8.8 Strong unscented control | 8.5 Strong unscented control |
| Tracking Outside the Box | 7.3 Moderate | 7.2 Moderate |
| Value for Cost | 8.6 $0.56/day · $26.99 | 8.8 $0.43/day · $20.99 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Clumping Clay | Clumping Clay |
| Flushable | ||
| Scented | No | No |
| Our Verdict | ||
| Best For | Cats avoiding the litter box | Dust-sensitive homes |
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Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract makes the most sense for cats avoiding the litter box.
You want herbal attractant actually works for litter-box-avoidant cats, with the same low-dust multi-cat clay performance as ultra.
You need a formula that solves cats avoiding the litter box better.
Dr. Elsey's Ultra makes the most sense for dust-sensitive homes.
You want the cleanest clay experience with hard clumps and low dust.
You need flushable or lightweight litter.
The nearest options to this matchup on score and on price.
Weighed 0.04mg per pour and runs at $0.55 a day.
Weighed 0.11mg per pour and runs at $0.63 a day.
Weighed 0.15mg per pour and runs at $0.58 a day.
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract comes out ahead on the balance of dust, clumping, odor control, tracking and daily cost. Dr. Elsey's Ultra is still the one to buy for dust-sensitive homes.
Dr. Elsey's Ultra runs at $0.43 a day against $0.56 for Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract.
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract scored higher: strong unscented control, against strong unscented control for Dr. Elsey's Ultra.
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract keeps more litter in the box: moderate, against moderate for Dr. Elsey's Ultra.
Choose Ultra if dust or fragrance bother anyone in the house. Choose Clump & Seal if the price of the bag decides it.
Ultra gives you the hardest clumps and the lightest dust for less money.
Ultra is scoopable clay. PrettyLitter is crystals that change color to flag a health problem.
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.
Ultra is the cleaner litter. HardBall is the cheaper way to get clumps that set fast and come out in one piece.
Super Scoop is the cheapest honest way to keep a box going. Ultra is what you buy when cheap keeps leaving broken clumps in the tray.