Tidy Cats Instant Action Scented Clumping Clay Cat Litter

We've been using Fresh Step for years and I just bought this for the first time because it is cheaper and I like that it comes with the pail to scoop litter into. I've figured out that this is cheaper for a reason. It doesn't clump well at all, when I pick up my cat's pees with the scoop they just crumble and fall apart. My cat also refuses to cover his poop with this litter. That might be an issue with my cat specifically, but he has never been this way before. Now my whole house smells for so much longer because there's no litter on top of the poop. Overall, this litter isn't good but the price difference might make it worth it to some people.

Not only do the clumps break when cleaning the litterbox, the smell is so strong that we can smell it outside the room that has the litterbox. It definitely covers the odor but we're not fond of the strong perfume smell. Also, the cats do not like stepping on the litter so will do all sorts of acrobatics trying not to step on the litter, and when they do use it, they bolt out of the litterbox without burying. Our other box has a different litter and they have no problem with that one. I was trying other brands but probably not a wise choice.

This litter is dusty and gets stuck between kittens paws . I have seen my cat try to get it out and most of the time it wouldn't come out . I'd have to grab the cats and wipe their paws. Clumping wise it doesn't clump, its just horrible. It gets everywhere out of the litter box , on my bed , on the couch. In the living room on the carpet ... It is nothing like the other brand I have had. I purchased the other brand that comes in an orange box forgot what its called but its the old litter i have been using which i really like, compared to this.. I dont recommend this

I have been using this litter for several years. I don’t know what they’ve done, but it has definitely changed. The dust is horrible and it does not clump, it CRUMBLES! I have 19 indoor rescue kitties. This litter has become a terrible mess for me. Very disappointed. When I have used up this last order, I’m going back to my previous clumping litter.

I have been using this litter for my brother and sister rescue cats since I got them in 2011. I didn't mind paying the extra price for it as it clumped instantly, had a nice smell and had minimal dust. Recently I have noticed it does not clump, the consistency is not at all what it used to be, it no longer has the nice smell and the dust is all through my house! What's up with this?!

I have purchased this litter for my cat for over a year. I noticed a few boxes/pails of litter ago that it seemed to have already broken down into dust granules and it does not clump well. The clay dust is HORRIBLE. I thought this was a one time thing with a bad box of litter but I am now on my third box like this. I know some dust is expected but I now feel like I need a shower after I clean out the litter box because the dust just coats me and everything. I feel bad for my cat having put this in his box. I will not purchase this type of Tidy Cats again and now looking for another type or brand. So disappointing.

Love the litter but when the Chewy box came.. the Tidy Cat lid had opened and litter was spilled throughout the box. When I tried to pick the box up, litter went through the box into the floor. This is the first time I've had a problem with Chewy delivery,- just want to make you aware that this happened. I ended up with half a bucket of litter in the Chewy box.

I wanted to write this review so other customers do not need to feel alone on this. I noticed that the quality of the product has gone down. The formula did not look as it typically does. Instead of litter beads, it looked more like flakes. Instead of clumping and scooping, the litter absorbed the liquid. Instead of neutralizing smell and acidity, it dampened it. The usual Tidy Cats scent was also missing from this batch. / / I have been a customer of this brand and type of litter for 5 years and every so often, Purina will send out a few batches of product that is made of this generic formula. You are not alone! / / I searched online for any sort of explanation, but could not find any I wanted to write this review so other customers do not need to feel alone on this. I noticed that the quality of the product has gone down. The formula did not look as it typically does. Instead of litter beads, it looked more like flakes. Instead of clumping and scooping, the litter absorbed the liquid. Instead of neutralizing smell and acidity, it dampened it. The usual Tidy Cats scent was also missing from this batch. / / I have been a customer of this brand and type of litter for 5 years and every so often, Purina will send out a few batches of product that is made of this generic formula. You are not alone! / / I searched online for any sort of explanation, but could not find any formal response from Purina or any supplier (Amazon, Chewy, Purina, etc.) of course. / / Either way, I'm going to assume high demand for the product has required faster production which has led to poor quality control and variable results with this litter. / / If I/you can't wait out the next 3-5 batches of this generic swap-in, I would suggest experimenting with other brands. But I also would caution (from my own research) that many top brands suffer this sudden-weird-batch syndrome. … more

I have been using Tidy Cats for past 3 years. Within the last 3 months, they have changed the formula, as many other customers have claimed. In its prime, it was an affordable, effective litter. Of course, it started to lose its odor control after 2 weeks, but I always use litter additives. I used to be able to fill 3", then just add litter when it starts getting low. But NOW! Now, the litter isn't clumping, the litter just turns dark, soaked by urine, and it REEKS after 3 days! Something in the formula has definitely changed for the worse. Anyway, I've moved on to the "Dr's" litter and I suggest that you do too. It's a similar price.

I am a prepper. With the state of our country, i am getting ready for the worst but praying for the best. I have assembled an alternative potty. What betfer than cat litter to absorb the smells and moisture. Let's say, in times like these, we have to think outside the box. PUN INTENDED.