I love this litter. It is the best I have ever used. During the summer months my cat prefers the great outdoors and I had to stop shipment temporarily. Before I got my most recent shipment I ran out and had to buy at the store. I bought something that was somewhat similar looking - not clay based - but it was not even close. When I tried to pick up waste it just disintegrated and made a big mess. I will do my utmost to never use any other type of cat litter again so long as I have a cat. So much easier, not an odor problem unless I let it go too long before changing out but I love that it is biodegradable also. Thanks again for this great product.