Tidy Cats Lightweight Instant Action & Odor Control Scented Clumping Clay Cat Litter, 8.5-lb jug

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At a Glance

  • Scented
  • Clumping
  • Odor Control
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages

$15.99 Chewy Price
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  • Purina Tidy Cats multi-cat litter offers up to 21 days of odor control and prevents ammonia smell when used as directed.
  • This lightweight litter formula offers less weight, not less litter.
  • Enjoy a clumping litter that features powerful absorbency and forms light, tight, strong clumps for easy scooping.
  • It’s 99.9% dust-free for a low-tracking experience with less mess.
  • Spoil your furbaby with Purina products!

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About Tidy Cats Lightweight Litter

There’s a Tidy Cats for That

Outsmart litter box foes with Tidy Cats LightWeight clumping litter. There’s a Tidy Cats LightWeight solution for every challenge, and these clumping, low-dust cat litter varieties make scooping easy with light, tight clumps. Each one prevents ammonia odor for two weeks when used as directed. Find the easy-to-lift, hardworking formula that best fits your home, like 24/7 Performance or Free & Clean Unscented. 

Light, Tight Clumps

These LightWeight formulas form light, tight clumps for easy removal, so you can scoop and move on with your day. 

99.9% Dust-Free Litter

Enjoy a clean pour with 99.9% dust-free formulas that keep litter dust and dusty paws to a minimum.

Half the Weight

50% lighter than regular clumping litter, TC LightWeight litters are tough on odor, but easy to carry, pour and store.

14-Day Ammonia Blocker

Ammonia Blocker stops ammonia odor for 14 days when used as directed, so you can have a fresher-smelling home.

About Tidy Cats

Tidy Cats is a trusted name in cat litter, backed by over 75 years of litter expertise. Their founder invented kitty litter in 1947, and reinventing litter has been Tidy Cats’ focus ever since.

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Questions & Answers

4 Customer Questions

I see where someone already asked this, but, I have to be sure. I don't see anywhere in the details of this product that it says it's unscented. My cats get very sickly if there's any type of perfumed scent in it. Would like to hear from users of this. Thanks!

Answer by Chewy • Sep 30, 2018
This litter uses Tidy Lock ammonia blocker for odor control instead of heavy fragrances.

Is this litter unscented?

Answer by Chewy • Mar 23, 2024
This is a scented litter.

Is there a version of the 17 lb that is in the pail? I need to buy the pail, I can't physically handle the box. Why did they change it?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 04, 2019
This litter has (2) options to chose from: 8.5 pound jug or the 17 pound box.

Is this dust free?

Answer by Chewy • May 22, 2019
This litter is a low-dust formula that helps relieve allergy symptoms and limits tracking for minimal mess.
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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
1029 Ratings
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Customers Mention

Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Clumping Ability

80% Positive

Dust Control

79% Positive

Longevity

77% Positive

Odor Control

77% Positive

547 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Janet on Jan 4, 2026

Really light weight and minimal plastic waste

What makes me the happiest- the light weight box so I don't struggle carrying it upstairs. The cardboard box with plastic bag inside that helps with the recycling

What makes me the happiest- the light weight box so I don't struggle carrying it upstairs. The cardboard box with plastic bag inside that helps with the recycling and easy to reuse the bag, no plastic jug. The light scent and good ordor control that lets me go a little longer on scooping. It really does make life better at our house with 3 cats.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Pam on Dec 20, 2025

Tracking liter everywhere.

Something has changed from manufacturer, the liter has big chunks of white Confetti that looks as though when going thru grinding mix these particles do not get

Something has changed from manufacturer, the liter has big chunks of white Confetti that looks as though when going thru grinding mix these particles do not get grind up. These particles are tracked all thru the house. We do have 2 stop liter tracking rugs in front of boxes. Will need to find different liter. Been buying these brand for years.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Ruth on Nov 1, 2025

Doesn't work like it used to

No longer the higher quality litter I'm willing to pay more for. I've used Tidy Cats for decades - all of the versions seem to now have the same problems. Doesn't

No longer the higher quality litter I'm willing to pay more for. I've used Tidy Cats for decades - all of the versions seem to now have the same problems. Doesn't handle the smell well, allows the urine to flow down to the bottom of the litter box instead of quickly clumping. When I scoop, the clump may or may not stick together. And I routinely have 3-4" of litter in the box. You can only use so much cheap filler - and eventually you lose your customers for poor performance just to increase profit. Short term thinking. I'll be changing brands.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Noelle on Jan 25, 2026

Best light weight litter

I have tried many lightweight litters as I have a bad back. Tidy Cats litter is the best I have found as far as being light weight and controlling odor.

I have tried many lightweight litters as I have a bad back. Tidy Cats litter is the best I have found as far as being light weight and controlling odor.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Susan on Oct 28, 2025

Too Strong Perfume!

I bought this thinking of was buying what I usually get. I didn't see anything on the box that said scented. I failed to notice on the order that said scented

I bought this thinking of was buying what I usually get. I didn't see anything on the box that said scented. I failed to notice on the order that said scented. Because I had no litter left I opened the box and the perfume is so strong and the cat's room is the greenhouse. So there is some ventilation but my sinus were stinging and the cats have a far more sensitive nose than humans. I doubt they will use the litter box because of the strong smell. Big mistake!! Read order more carefully!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Richard on Dec 28, 2025

The worst litter ever

I had high hopes but this litter is by far the dustiest garble ever and it trajcs like mid. It is light weight and clumps but the dust is unbelievable.

I had high hopes but this litter is by far the dustiest garble ever and it trajcs like mid. It is light weight and clumps but the dust is unbelievable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Lesley on Jan 18, 2026

Light weight litter is so much easier to deal with.

I love this product, just wish it was sold in a sustainable packaging such as paper bag.

I love this product, just wish it was sold in a sustainable packaging such as paper bag.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Susan on Aug 12, 2025
Top 250 Contributor

Works great!

I had to switch to a lighter litter due to my MS and Tidy Cats has been a great switch. The jug is so much easier to lift and pour and I don't have to sacrifice

I had to switch to a lighter litter due to my MS and Tidy Cats has been a great switch. The jug is so much easier to lift and pour and I don't have to sacrifice performance for convenience. It clumps really well, controls odors effectively, and keeps the litter box fresh even in a multi cat household. I’m so grateful for a product that makes my daily routine easier without compromising on quality. I wish the price were more in line with normal litter, but it does a great job.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sharon on Nov 25, 2025

Works well

I'm fragrance sensitive and I have been using this product for years. Works very well for my kitty and me.

I'm fragrance sensitive and I have been using this product for years. Works very well for my kitty and me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Bonnie on Dec 31, 2025

The on time delivery

I like the tidy lightweight action and odor control and easy to handle.

I like the tidy lightweight action and odor control and easy to handle.