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 World's Best Cat Litter: Which Should You Buy?
If the cat is going on the rug, start with Cat Attract. If the cat is fine and you want to flush the waste, World's Best is the better everyday buy. The bag prices are close.
ReviewCatLitter editorial teamUpdated Mar 6, 2026
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Natural Corn
World's Best Cat Litter
Flushable, lightweight, and eco-friendly corn litter with surprisingly strong clumping for a natural option.
Overall score
9.1/10
Cost per day
$0.58
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
World's Best Cat Litter at Minimal
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 | World's Best Cat Litter | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dust weighed per pourParticulates caught in the air while the bag goes into the box. Lower is better. | 0.04 mgbetter | 0.15 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Clumps that survived the drop testShare of clumps still whole after a three-foot drop. Higher is better. | 98%better | 76% | 22 points |
| Ammonia after one dayParts per million above the tray, 24 hours in. Lower is better. | not measured | 2 ppm | 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 | $1.07 | $0.40 |
| Cost per dayWhat the box costs to keep running each day. Lower is better. | $0.56better | $0.58 | $0.02 |
| Cost across a yearThat daily cost carried over a full year of use. Lower is better. | $204better | $212 | $8 |
Neither run recorded granules outside the box 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 | 9.1 |
| Pricing | ||
| Price | $26.99 | $29.99 |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 28 lbs |
| Cost / Day | $0.56 | $0.58 |
| Performance | ||
| Dust Control | 9.2 0.04mg per pour | 7.8 0.15mg per pour |
| Clumping | 9.8 Rock-solid | 9 Excellent for corn |
| Odor Control | 8.8 Strong unscented control | 8.2 Good with daily scooping |
| Tracking Outside the Box | 7.3 Moderate | 9 Minimal |
| Value for Cost | 8.6 $0.56/day · $26.99 | 7.2 $0.58/day · $29.99 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Clumping Clay | Corn Litter |
| Flushable | ||
| Scented | No | No |
| Our Verdict | ||
| Best For | Cats avoiding the litter box | Eco-conscious owners who want flushable litter |
| 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
World's Best Cat Litter
World's Best Cat Litter makes the most sense for eco-conscious owners who want flushable litter.
Worth it if
You want eco-friendly and flushable litter with very good daily usability.
Skip it if
You're on a tight budget or want the absolute lowest dust numbers.
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
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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: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract or World's Best Cat Litter?
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract comes out ahead on the balance of dust, clumping, odor control, tracking and daily cost. World's Best Cat Litter is still the one to buy for eco-conscious owners who want flushable litter.
Which is cheaper per day: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract or World's Best Cat Litter?
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract runs at $0.56 a day against $0.58 for World's Best Cat Litter.
Which controls smell better: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract or World's Best Cat Litter?
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract scored higher: strong unscented control, against good with daily scooping for World's Best Cat Litter.
Which tracks less outside the litter box: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract or World's Best Cat Litter?
World's Best Cat Litter keeps more litter in the box: minimal, against moderate for Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract.