FreshAire with Bio-Filters

Here's the latest litter we've tried in our quest for the best - FreshAire with Bio-Filters. It's new, having launched only this March. The litter touts itself as the 'World's First Hybrid Litter' because it's a mixture of two types of clay and organic wood.

Courtesy: www.freshairelitter.com

This is one of the 'greener' litter options as it contains biodegradable materials. Out of the tub, the litter looks almost like sawdust. The smell was pine-like and inoffensive.

The litter is great on paper, but it didn't meet up to its hype. Odor control was lacking. I had to supplement it with Arm & Hammer baking soda. Even with this boost, the odors still permeated the room.

The litter is made of soft, tiny pieces of wood. While dust was not a problem, the litter tracked everywhere! When Rufus goes, he must walk down the BoodaDome stairs and wipe his paws on a little towel before he can go about his day. Yet somehow the litter wound up in the farthest corners of the room. I've never seen litter tracked like this before! The litter did a decent job of clumping but not a great one.

We give FreshAire credit where it is due. It can't be said enough how much we appreciate that a company has designed a litter made of chemical-free, all-natural materials that are easy on paws. BUT...there are a few necessary tweaks before we can give it a higher rating.

Needless to say, we are still searching for that ever elusive 'four paw'-rated litter!!

Rufie Rating: One Paw

Wellness 'Pure Delight' Jerky Treats

Rufus loves meat and treats. You would think this would be an automatic favorite. I bought a bag of these in place of his fall back favorites on a visit to the local Petco. What a mistake.

Rufus won't eat these unless they are hidden in his food or some are left in his bowl overnight. (He gets desperate when he's got the midnight munchies!) I can't understand it. It's food!

Rufus sampled the Beef Jerky flavor so this is the only flavor we can comment on. The other flavors might be better. Pricewise, these are a little more costly than some other treats that Rufus actually enjoyed. It's safe to say we won't be buying these again.

Rufie Rating: One paw

The Rufie Rating System

Rufus rates all his products on a four paw scale.

Four Paws! is the highest honor. It's the best of the best and Rufus can't live without it.

Three Paws! denotes a very good product. It's recommended by Rufus.

Two Paws! signifies a good product. Rufus likes it!

One Paw! is an OK rating. Rufus doesn't care for or against a reviewed product.

Zero Paws! is a good sign to stay away, far far away from the reviewed product.


We occasionally get freebies from companies but all the products we review are done so without bias. Rufus, like all cats, cannot be bought! Either he likes it or he doesn't!