Four Paw Tofu Cat Litter Review

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The world of natural cat litter can be difficult to keep up with. Tofu, almonds, corn… What will they think to make litter out of next? And which one is best for those of us looking to make a sustainable swap from clay litter?

FOURPAW tofu cat litter is a serious contender with remarkable odor control, great clumping abilities, and little to no dust. In this review, I’ll walk you through its qualities, as well as a few flaws, to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your cat.

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I’m a lifelong cat owner living in a multi-cat home, so I feel like I’m scooping pounds of cat litter every single day! I know how much easier the right litter can improve a cat parent’s life, as well as how a bad cat litter can make this dreaded chore even worse.

When testing FOURPAW tofu cat litter, I paid attention to everything from the packaging to the scooping experience. I also observed how my cats felt about the litter and whether it stuck to their paws and tracked outside of the box.

Lastly, since this litter claims to be flushable, I put a handful of it into water to see what it would do.

FOURPAW Brand Overview

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FOURPAW is an Amazon-based brand without a website or ‘about us’ page, so it can be difficult to learn more about them!

Here’s what we know: They sell cat and dog products including dog crates, a carrier, and a pet stroller. They also offer a small range of dog treats as well as FOURPAW tofu cat litter, which comes in four fragrances. The litter was first listed on Amazon in November of 2024.

FOURPAW Tofu Cat Litter Features

FOURPAW tofu cat litter is a clumping, flushable litter. One of the first things I did after receiving it was to test this claim, and it held up to the test. It forms perfect clumps when urinated on, but dissolved into mush when poured into a jar of water. Small particles settled to the bottom after stirring, but they were mushy rather than clumpy.

This litter also comes in four fragrances. I bought the bean fragrance, which has a pleasant, sweet scent and controls odors remarkably well. Since it’s made of tofu and nearly entirely dust-free, it’s healthier for cats than dusty clay litter.

The pellets are small and much thinner than your typical pelleted litter, which makes them more comfortable on cats’ feet. However, they’re still not quite as nice to walk on as the rounded litter particles that you’d find in clay or crystal litter. (I actually tried it myself using brand new litter in clean litter boxes!)

While the litter claims not to stick to cats’ paws, I found that it tracked almost as badly as your average clay litter. It also cannot be used in automatic litter boxes due to its pelleted shape.

The last flaw with this and any food litter is that cats may become confused and eat it. While this may not cause problems in small amounts, you should remove the litter immediately if you notice it happening. If your cat has consumed large amounts of the litter, contact your veterinarian for assistance.

When it comes to price, FOURPAW is very similar to other tofu litters. Those used to clay litter may be sticker-shocked, but if you’ve bought other brands of natural cat litter in the past, you won’t be caught off guard.

What We Like

• Forms perfect clumps when urinated on, while also dissolving in large amounts of water
• Has a sweet fragrance and traps odors well
• Small, thin pellets are more comfortable on cats’ feet than larger pellets

What We Didn’t Like

• Tracks outside of the box, comparable to most clay litters
• Like most natural cat litters, it is expensive

What Did Our Test Cats Think?

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The litter comes in vacuum-sealed squares with a pull tab for easy opening. I purchased two 5.5 pound bags, and one was enough to fill an average-sized litter box up to a few inches in height. If you want deeper litter, you may need to dip into a second bag.

While pouring the litter, I didn’t notice any dustiness, nor was there any dust within the bag. I was immediately pleased by the sweet scent. However, a family member promptly walked into the room and asked what stank, so it seems like it’s a scent you either love or hate. It’s not overpowering either way, but you do smell it when you pour it.

The litter is flushable as well, although due to the risks associated with flushing cat feces, I personally recommend against it. Despite its ability to break down in water, the litter also clumps very well. I didn’t notice any foul odors from the litter box, even when I bent closer than I normally would to scoop.

My cats took to it quickly, immediately coming to the box to check it out and peeing in it that same day. However, they won’t typically poop in pelleted litter, and this one was no exception.

The biggest flaw for this one was the tracking. I found quite a bit of stray litter around the box, and it also made it as far as the next room. I’d say it’s comparable to most clay litters I’ve tried in this department.

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What Do Customers Think of the FOURPAW Tofu Cat Litter?

Positive Reviews

“I am very happy with this cat litter. I was skeptical when it arrived but I am so pleased with the odor control, clumping action and ease of use that I won’t be going back to other cat litter products.” Reviewed by Sally on Amazon, January 18, 2025

“It’s light and not heavy to carry. It forms good clumps that are easily flushed even with my old pipes. We are both very happy I tried this.” Reviewed by The Pondering Cat on Amazon, November 4, 2024

Most reviewers like the smell of the litter and say that it has terrific odor control. Others praised its clumping abilities, its low amount of dust, and its flushability.

Negative Reviews

“Very disappointed because my kitties would not use the box. I even mixed another Tofu litter & they still wouldn’t use it.”Reviewed by Susie on Amazon, November 18, 2024

“This litter has a distinct scent. It smells sort of creamy and the fragrance is strong. I have never smelt litter like this – it is not unpleasant, just strong. I’m not sure my cat likes it – I mixed it in with her usual litter, but now she will not use the tray!” Reviewed by maryjo on Amazon, January 24, 2024

Most complaints are from customers who dislike the smell of the litter or say that their cats won’t use it. Some were unhappy with how much it tracked or said that their package didn’t come vacuum-sealed as intended. Others tried it in automatic litter boxes and were upset that it didn’t scoop properly.