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 Sustainably Yours: Which Should You Buy?
Cat Attract is a behavior fix. Sustainably Yours is an everyday natural litter. Only one of them is built for a cat that has stopped using the tray, so start there and worry about the material second.
ReviewCatLitter editorial teamUpdated Mar 6, 2026
This comparison page is maintained by the ReviewCatLitter editorial team and grounded in the same scoring framework used across the published review catalog.
Natural (Corn + Cassava)
Sustainably Yours
A premium natural litter with harder clumping than most plant-based options and bright white granules for easy health monitoring.
Overall score
9.3/10
Cost per day
$0.63
Reviewed Mar 6, 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 Cat Attract at $0.56/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
Sustainably Yours 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 | Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract | Sustainably Yours | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dust weighed per pourParticulates caught in the air while the bag goes into the box. Lower is better. | 0.04 mgbetter | 0.11 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Clumps that survived the drop testShare of clumps still whole after a three-foot drop. Higher is better. | 98% | not measured | only one side measured |
| Bag priceWhat the tested bag cost. Bag sizes differ, so read it next to cost per pound. | $26.99 | $29.99 | $3.00 |
| Cost per poundBag price divided by what is in the bag. Lower is better. | $0.67better | $1.15 | $0.48 |
| Cost per dayWhat the box costs to keep running each day. Lower is better. | $0.56better | $0.63 | $0.07 |
| Cost across a yearThat daily cost carried over a full year of use. Lower is better. | $204better | $230 | $26 |
Neither run recorded granules outside the box, 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 | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Pricing | ||
| Price | $26.99 | $29.99 |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 26 lbs |
| Cost / Day | $0.56 | $0.63 |
| Performance | ||
| Dust Control | 9.2 0.04mg per pour | 8.8 0.11mg per pour |
| Clumping | 9.8 Rock-solid | 9.3 Excellent for natural litter |
| Odor Control | 8.8 Strong unscented control | 8.6 Better than standard corn |
| Tracking Outside the Box | 7.3 Moderate | 8.4 Low |
| Value for Cost | 8.6 $0.56/day · $26.99 | 7.8 $0.63/day · $29.99 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Clumping Clay | Natural Corn + Cassava |
| Flushable | ||
| Scented | No | No |
| Our Verdict | ||
| Best For | Cats avoiding the litter box | Best-performing natural litter shoppers |
| 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
Sustainably Yours
Sustainably Yours makes the most sense for best-performing natural litter shoppers.
Worth it if
You want a premium natural litter with harder clumping than most plant-based options and bright white granules for easy health monitoring.
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
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
Related matchups that share one of the same products and answer the next likely decision.
Related matchup
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract vs Dr. Elsey's Ultra
Buy Ultra unless your cat has stopped using the box, which is the one job Cat Attract does better.
Winner: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract
Related matchup
Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal vs Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract
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.
Winner: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract
Related matchup
Dr. Elsey's Ultra vs Sustainably Yours
Ultra clumps harder and costs less per day. Sustainably Yours flushes, weighs far less to carry home, and keeps more litter inside the box.
Winner: Dr. Elsey's Ultra
Related matchup
World's Best Cat Litter vs Sustainably Yours
World's Best is the corn litter most people start with. Sustainably Yours is the one that clumps harder and keeps more litter inside the tray.
Winner: Sustainably Yours
Related matchup
Naturally Fresh Walnut vs Sustainably Yours
Naturally Fresh is the cheaper natural bag and clumps nearly as hard. Sustainably Yours flushes and tracks less.
Winner: Sustainably Yours
Related matchup
Catalyst Soft Wood vs Sustainably Yours
Sustainably Yours suits a cat that wants a sand-like litter it can dig. Catalyst suits a cat that wants wood without pellets underfoot.
Winner: Sustainably Yours
Quick Answers
Which is better: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract or Sustainably Yours?
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract comes out ahead on the balance of dust, clumping, odor control, tracking and daily cost. Sustainably Yours is still the one to buy for best-performing natural litter shoppers.
Which is cheaper per day: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract or Sustainably Yours?
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract runs at $0.56 a day against $0.63 for Sustainably Yours.
Which controls smell better: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract or Sustainably Yours?
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract scored higher: strong unscented control, against better than standard corn for Sustainably Yours.
Which tracks less outside the litter box: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract or Sustainably Yours?
Sustainably Yours keeps more litter in the box: low, against moderate for Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract.