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
Head-to-head comparison
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract vs Dr. Elsey's Ultra
Compare dust, clumping, odor control, tracking, and daily cost side by side. Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract is the better fit here for cats avoiding the litter box.
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
Dr. Elsey's Ultra
The gold standard for dust-free clay litter. Rock-solid clumps, very low dust, and excellent day-to-day usability.
Overall score
9.4/10
Cost per day
$0.51
Reviewed Mar 7, 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
Dr. Elsey's Ultra at $0.51/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
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract at Moderate
Tracking can be more important than overall score in small spaces.
Why Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract wins this matchup
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.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Pricing | ||
| Price | $26.99 | $24.99 |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 40 lbs |
| Cost / Day | $0.56 | $0.51 |
| 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 $0.51/day · $24.99 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Clumping Clay | Clumping Clay |
| Flushable | ||
| Scented | No | No |
| Our Verdict | ||
| Best For | Cats avoiding the litter box | Dust-sensitive homes |
| Read ReviewCheck Price | Read ReviewCheck Price | |
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.
Best fit
Dr. Elsey's Ultra
Dr. Elsey's Ultra makes the most sense for dust-sensitive homes.
Worth it if
You want the cleanest clay experience with hard clumps and low dust.
Skip it if
You need flushable or lightweight litter.
If neither option is quite right
These alternatives solve a more specific budget, dust, or material tradeoff.
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.
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Quick Answers
Which is better: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract or Dr. Elsey's Ultra?
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract comes out ahead in this matchup based on the balance of dust, clumping, odor control, tracking, and day-to-day cost.
Which is cheaper per day: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract or Dr. Elsey's Ultra?
Dr. Elsey's Ultra has the lower daily cost in this head-to-head comparison.
Which has better odor control: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract or Dr. Elsey's Ultra?
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract posts the stronger odor-control result in this comparison page.
Which tracks less outside the litter box: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract or Dr. Elsey's Ultra?
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract has the stronger tracking result in this head-to-head comparison.