Is Cat's Pride Litter Really Flushable?

The state of California does not allow the flushing of ANY cat litter.
Due to this new regulation, the second statement was required by law
in CA. Cats Pride Scoopsble is flushable where state law permits it.
If you live in the West and not in CA, the package may have been
shipped to your state by accident. Thanks for using our product.
Cat's Pride

Good for you for doing your homework. I used Cat's Pride for about 11
years and never had a problem and I have 3 cats. Last week I did not
follow the instructions properly and yes, it did clog up. BAD. I
searched the internet and found out how to fix it with plunging and
auger. I couldn't get anything to happen with the plunger so I moved
on to the auger. Honestly it is not a big deal at all. I bought it
at Home Depot for about $8.00. I followed the instructions on the net
for using one of these things and got the clog out. I am so proud of
myself for not calling a plumber. I am a woman that lives alone and
this was a tremendous learning tool for me. Now I am going to see how
the toilet works and if everything is ok I will start flushing again
but I will follow directions. I think it is a tremendous product and
my cats love it.

For those of you that say they wouldn't put anything in their toilet -
do you have cats? Being able to flush this is absolutely wonderful.
If all goes well with my toilet now I will be back using it PROPERLY
in the near future. In any event, if you don't have a cat and you
state you would never put anything in your toilet you really have
nothing to base it on. Chill out a little about it please.

I have used this litter for 10 years, and it's my cats' favorite.
They will often pee somewhere else (bed!) if I try another brand.
Anyway, I have NEVER had a problem with clogging pipes, and I must
admit that I often don't follow the recommended flushing - many times
with more than 2 clumps. I highly recommend using this without
worrying about plumbing issues.

Glad you heard something from them. Now for the common sense that
comes from working on plumbing. Never flush anything other than
excretement, eurine, or paper.

I'm glad you heard back from them - I have 2 cats, and i was wondering
the same thing when i read this letter.

Im hesitant to try it still, though, because my cats... poop... ALOT.
I'm scared that the sheer volume of cat waste would be enough to clog
my toilet.

2 dollars a bag is a pretty good deal. Aside from the flushability,
how good is it? does it clump well?

I checked my email today and I received a response from Cat's Pride:


"Thanks for contacting us, Ms. Ashley C.

Cat's Pride Premium Scoopable is a certified flushable product.
States like CA in the U.S. have ruled that all cat litter (regardless
of their compostion) should no longer be flushed. It may best to check
with your state and/or local municipality regarding their ruling on
this matter.

If you would like additional product information and coupons for Cat's
Pride®, please let us know your full mailing address..

Consumer Relations/ODC/Ken Berry"

I am impressed that I heard back from them so quickly. It does not
mention why some states have ruled that all cat litter should no
longer be flushed, but I would be interested to find out why!

I would never under any circumstance flush kitty litter. Yes it says
flushable, but don't believe it. We did it in our old home and it
really screwed up our toilet. We had to have the whole thing
replaced.

I would never flush anything down the toilet beyond toilet paper and
the obvious. While septic systems and public sewers are different, I
wouldn't take a chance on clogging the pipes.

The advertising certainly seems to be straddling a line in the sand,
or kitty litter.

From their website:

* Flushability: Nationwide Consumer Testing Institute, Inc. has
determined through laboratory testing that Cat's Pride® Scoopable
cat litter is flushable through residential plumbing systems designed
and maintained in accordance with plumbing codes. Disposal of Cat's
Pride Scoopable cat litter through septic tank systems has not been
evaluated and is not recommended. To ensure flushability, do not flush
more than two clumps at a time, and always remove clumps from litter
box daily

* * *

THey certainly have some 'splaining to do!

That really is a good question for clarification. If I had a cat I
would love the convenience but wouldn't want any issues with my
plumbing pipes either.

Great letter Ashley, let us know what they respond with.

Great letter, excellent question. And honestly, even without the
conflicting "hey, we weren't serious--no flushing!" I'd
never flush this stuff down my toilet. I use scoopable cat litter for
my cats, and that stuff is like concrete once it meets water.

Also, considering the cost of a plumber for even the most basic of
plumbing needs, I'd not risk my pipes.

Ashley C.,

Good question. Especially for us folks that still drink tap water on
occassion.

Stop back and let us know how this pans out.

BillR.