[header] How to choose a kitty litter [title] Go for traditional clay-based litter. [step] Traditionally, cat litter is clay-based. Clay is one of the most popular kinds of litter on the market and is a simple choice that works for most cats. 
It absorbs water quickly, making cleaning out urine easy, and is easy to find at most grocery stores. It may make sense to start with a clay-based litter and see how your cat takes to it.