Cat litter used as sand on path ! Do not try !

I just used cheap table salt which worked fine. Just be careful if you have lawn or flowerbeds adjoins the path as salt will kill them.
What I do use cat litter for is in the car for absorbing condensation. I fill an old sock, seal with a rubber band and leave on the dashboard.

Oh no, that sounds horrible! How about cardboard next time?

Or cement.

Yes, it's lethal and follows you indoors too like superglue !