Fresh Step Advanced Odor Shield with Gain: Clumping, 15-Day Odor

Why it matters

This Fresh Step clay combines activated charcoal and Ammonia Block Technology with an extra-strength Febreze Gain scent. Fresh Step puts the odor control at 15 days.

It forms tight clumps that limit crumbs left behind, and the formula is low dust. This listing is two 18.5 lb boxes.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Good fit if

Owners who like a scented box
Single or multi-cat homes
Self-cleaning boxes that take clumping litter

Look elsewhere if

Owners who want a light bag
Flushing (clay isn't flushable)
Crystal-tray boxes
Scent-sensitive cats

Pros and cons

Pros

Tight clumps
Charcoal odor control
Low dust

Cons

Strong fragrance
Heavy boxes
Not flushable

Limitations to weigh

In a self-cleaning box, use it only where the box's maker accepts clumping litter; most globe and open-top boxes do, crystal-tray boxes don't.
Scented litters can put off some cats; if your cat avoids the box after a change, try an unscented formula.
Switch litters gradually by mixing in the new one over about a week; abrupt changes can put cats off the box.

Specifications

Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.

Product weight	37 pounds	Retailer
Material	Clay	Retailer
Scent	Gain Original	Retailer
Form	Granule	Retailer
In the pack	37 Pounds	Retailer
Capacity	18.5 pounds	Retailer
In the box	2 18.5 lb cartons	Retailer
Model number	32562	Retailer
Dimensions (seller)	12.25 x 11.31 x 10.63 inches; 37 pounds	Retailer