The Geohellas Cat Leader Black & White Clumping Cat Litter is the premium clumping bag in the Cat Leader range - a blend of black and white bentonite granules rated for an extra strong clump, scented with lotus flower.

Key Features

• 5kg bag
• Blend of black and white bentonite granules
• Rated by Geohellas for an extra strong clump - the firmest in the range
• Lotus flower aroma with the extreme odour control formula
• Advanced absorption, as across the clumping range
• The most expensive 5kg bag in the Cat Leader line-up

What An Extra Strong Clump Buys You

• A firm clump comes out of the tray in one piece. A weak one breaks apart as you lift it and leaves wet crumbs behind, which is what makes a tray start smelling before its time
• It also means less litter leaves with each scoop, so a stronger-clumping bag often outlasts a cheaper one despite costing more
• Give a fresh clump a minute or two to set before you scoop it. Lifting too early is the usual reason a good clumping litter seems to crumble

The Two-Tone Granules

• The black and white blend is the visual signature of this bag. Geohellas describe it as part of the extreme odour control formula but do not specify what the dark granules are beyond the natural clay base
• Practically, the contrast makes it easy to see at a glance how well the tray is mixed and how much fresh litter is left after a few days of scooping
• Some owners find dark granules make soiled patches harder to spot. If you like being able to read the tray at a glance, the plain Ultra Compact is easier

Using A Clumping Litter

• Fill to about 5 to 7 cm. Too shallow and urine reaches the floor of the tray and sticks; too deep and you are just throwing money away
• Scoop solids and clumps out daily, then top up with fresh litter to keep the depth
• Empty, wash and dry the whole tray every two to four weeks for one cat - more often with two or more
• Wash the tray with hot water and unscented detergent. Avoid anything containing ammonia, which smells like urine to a cat and invites them to go there again

Getting The Litter Box Right

• One box per cat plus one spare is the standard advice, and it genuinely reduces the odds of a cat going elsewhere
• Put boxes somewhere quiet with an escape route, away from food and water bowls and away from the washing machine
• A box should be about one and a half times the length of the cat. Most shop-bought boxes are too small for an adult cat
• Scoop at least once a day. More litter does not substitute for scooping, and a cat that finds the box unpleasant will find somewhere else

Changing A Cat Over To A New Litter

• Do not swap the whole box in one go. Cats form strong preferences about what they stand on, and the usual result of a sudden change is a puddle on the rug
• Mix about a quarter of the new litter into the old, then increase it over a week or two
• If you have more than one box, convert one at a time and let the cat choose
• Going outside the box after a litter change is information, not defiance. Go back a step

Which Cat Leader Litter To Buy

• Ultra Compact - the standard clumping litter, unscented or baby powder, in 5kg and 10kg. The default and the cheapest
• 2X Odour Attack - the same clumping base plus the double odour control formula and a fresh scent. The one for a multi-cat house
• Black & White - the premium clumping bag, with an extra strong clump and lotus flower scent
• Outdoor Living Classic - absorbent rather than clumping, heat treated, for covered outdoor and utility trays
• Crystal - silica gel, non-clumping, lightest to carry and longest lasting per bag
• Tofu - plant fibre, clumping, flushable and the lightest of the lot

Who Makes It

• Geohellas S.A. is a Greek technical clays company based in Athens, sitting on one of the largest attapulgite and bentonite deposits in Europe and processing over a hundred million kilos of clay a year
• Cat Leader launched in 2008 and is their own retail brand, sold through pet shops and veterinary clinics in more than fifteen countries
• Because they mine and process their own clay, the mineral in the bag is the same material they sell to industry - which is unusual in a category where most brands buy in

Good To Know

• This item is currently out of stock
• Scented with lotus flower. Try the Ultra Compact Unscented if your cat is fussy about the tray
• Clumping clay is not the best choice for a very young kitten, who may still taste everything. Use a plain non-clumping litter until they have worked out what the tray is for
• Do not flush clay litter. It swells with moisture and will block a drain
• A cat straining, going more often, passing blood, or suddenly avoiding the tray needs a vet, not a different litter. Urinary blockage in male cats is an emergency
• Cat faeces can carry toxoplasmosis. Anyone pregnant or immunosuppressed should avoid handling the tray where possible, and everyone should wash their hands properly afterwards
• Bag used litter and bin it. Keep the tray away from food preparation areas
• Store unopened bags somewhere dry. Any absorbent litter starts working on humidity the moment it is exposed to it