Purina Tidy Cats Tidy Care Alert Health Monitoring Litter 8 lb
- Capacity: 8 pounds
- Item Display Weight: 8 pounds
- Item Weight: 8 pounds
- Material Type: Silica Gel
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
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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ASIN: B0C685TWCWCategory: Cat Litter
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.
Pros and cons
- 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 Tidy Cats |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Display Weight | 8 poundslower than 74% of 128 cat litter |
| Item Weight | 8 poundslower than 79% of 125 cat litter |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 8 poundslower than 73% of 116 cat litter |
| 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 | |
| Item Form | crystals |
| Scent Name | Scented |
| Target Species | Cat |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| Asin | B0C685TWCW |
| Manufacturer | Nestle Purina Litter |
| Best Sellers Rank | #527 In Pet Supplies (See Top 100 In Pet Supplies) #35 In Cat Litter |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 00070230100085 |
| Item Type Name | Cat Litter |
| Model Number | 00070230100085 |
| Upc | 070230100078 |
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Frequently asked questions
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.