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Best cat litter for an arthritic aged person to lift?

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janeandmarysmum · 15/03/2025 18:28

Hi fellow cat slaves I'm currently using a cat litter that is fine, but very heavy and I'm struggling to lift it to pour into their litter trays. Can anyone recommend something that works that is not heavy? I'm currently using Felipure unscented.
Thanks!

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janeandmarysmum · 16/03/2025 21:12

TidalShore · 16/03/2025 21:09

I'm arthritic and in my 30's and baffled by Squashyhat's comment. HTH. 😂

Clumping clay litter is about the heaviest substance known to man! My friends use non clumping litter and it is so much lighter (think it's catsan they use). I do prefer the clumping though, so get the small bags of Bob Martin's from B&M, and can thankfully manage them. I tried the corn stuff too, but didn't get on with that at all, even though I really wanted to as it was lighter and more eco friendly. I think it will be a bit of trial and error to see what works best.

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A very weird thing to say. We are in the litter tray are we not? Rather than AIBU...

Being arthritic is a bit miserable at times, isn't it. Especially when our lords and masters need their litter trays attended to.

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soupyspoon · 16/03/2025 21:15

squashyhat · 16/03/2025 08:33

I have been arthritic (horrible term) since I was 30. There are many diseases which affect the joints which have nothing to do with age. HTH.

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Nasty unnecessary post

Frontroomroomjungle · 16/03/2025 21:16

Another vote for cat's best (though I use the cheaper version on zooplus). The litter itself is very light - I tend to buy in bulk but the smaller bags should be more manageable.

soupyspoon · 16/03/2025 21:17

I use the wheat pellets, very good

Sounds mad but can you drag the bag OP to the garage and then start scooping out, or do you have to get over a threshold somewhere?

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janeandmarysmum · 16/03/2025 21:17

Thaank you @Frontroomroomjungle. I will investigate.

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janeandmarysmum · 16/03/2025 21:18

soupyspoon · 16/03/2025 21:17

I use the wheat pellets, very good

Sounds mad but can you drag the bag OP to the garage and then start scooping out, or do you have to get over a threshold somewhere?

I did try dragging but the damn bag split.

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soupyspoon · 16/03/2025 21:24

janeandmarysmum · 16/03/2025 21:18

I did try dragging but the damn bag split.

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Can you drag it initially onto a rug or piece of cloth/fabric and then drag the fabric along?

Im quite good at improvising at maneuvering because Im really weak!

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janeandmarysmum · 17/03/2025 09:00

Thanks @soupyspoon I'd rather just buy lighter cat litter.

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