Purina Tidy Cats Tidy Care Alert Cat Health Monitoring Non Clumping Cat Litter with…
- Cat Litter
- 8 pounds
- Silica Gel
- Cat
- More reviewed than 59%
A practical crystal litter for owners who want a visual heads up on urinary changes, with the color alert feature as the main reason to pick it over a standard silica litter.
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How it ranks among the 155 cat litter we track
4.4★ across 2,800 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,800 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
10,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Purina Tidy Cats Tidy Care Alert is a non-clumping silica crystal litter that changes color to flag possible urinary changes in cats, sold here as a single 8 lb bag. It suits owners who want an early warning cue rather than a traditional clumping litter.
Health monitoring litters work by reacting to shifts in urine, in this case using silica crystals that change color as a visual cue, so the value is in catching a pattern early rather than diagnosing anything on its own. It's a non-clumping crystal format, which behaves differently from clay litter at scooping time since it absorbs rather than clumps. Being scented is worth noting for households with cats sensitive to fragranced litter.
- Silica crystal, non-clumping litter
- Color change health monitoring cue
- 8 lb bag
- Scented formula
Who it's for
Fits owners who want a low maintenance crystal litter with a built in color cue for monitoring urinary changes, especially in older cats. Less suited to households already committed to clumping clay litter or cats known to react poorly to scent.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Color change crystals flag possible urinary changes
- Non-clumping format needs less daily scooping
- Silica crystals help control litter box odor
- Scented formula may not suit fragrance sensitive cats
- Color change is a monitoring cue, not a diagnosis
- 8 lb bag is a small size for multi-cat homes
Performance notes
As a non-clumping silica crystal litter, it absorbs urine and controls odor through the crystals themselves rather than forming solid clumps to scoop, so maintenance is more about stirring and replacing over time than daily clump removal. The color change reaction is a monitoring aid, not a medical diagnosis, so any noticeable shift is a cue to watch the cat or check with a vet.
Specifications
| Brand | Purina |
|---|---|
| Model | 00070230100085 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 8 pounds |
| Item Display Weight | 8 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 8 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Silica Gel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 8 pounds |
| Included Components | One (1) 8 lb. Bag - Purina Tidy Cats Tidy Care Alert Health Monitoring Litter with Silica Crystals |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 60 days |
| Other details | |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| Asin | B0C685TWCW |
| Upc | 070230100078 |
| Manufacturer | Nestle Purina Litter |
| Best Sellers Rank | #527 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #35 in Cat Litter |
| Scent Name | Scented |
| Item Form | Crystals |
| Model Number | 00070230100085 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 00070230100085 |
| Target Species | Cat |
| Item Type Name | Cat Litter |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cat litter.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purina Tidy Cats Tidy Care Alert Cat Health Monitoring Non Clumping Cat Litter with…This product | 4.4 / 5 | 2,800 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Fresh Step Advanced Extreme Clump Multi Cat Clumping Litter with Febreze FreshnessFresh | 4.7 / 5 | 20,600 | 4.6 / 5 |
| ARM & HAMMER Clump & Seal SLIDE Platinum Multi-Cat Clumping Cat LitterARM | 4.6 / 5 | 19,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| PetSafe ScoopFree 4.3 lb BagsPetSafe | 4.5 / 5 | 45,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Cat's Pride Premium Lightweight Clumping Litter: Pure & FreshCat's | 4.5 / 5 | 18,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Purina 00070230100085
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How does Purina Tidy Cats Tidy Care Alert litter work?
It uses silica crystals that change color as a visual cue to possible changes in a cat's urine, alongside standard non-clumping odor control.
Is Tidy Care Alert a clumping litter?
No, it's a non-clumping silica crystal litter, model number 00070230100085.
Does this litter have a scent?
Yes, per the listing it's a scented crystal formula.