Tidy Cats Frequently Asked Questions

No, Tidy Cats cat litter is not flushable. Even if a litter is labeled flushable, it can cause plumbing problems. Bag your old litter and toss it in the trash, not in the toilet. Check out Tidy’s Cat Litter Guide and our Litter Box Tips to learn more about cat litter. 

Different types of Tidy Cats cat litter are made of different materials. We offer a full line of scoopable clumping clay litter (including Light weight litter options), non-clumping clay litter and natural or alternative litter options. We also offer Tidy Care: with a comfort line of cat litter and a color-changing litter option. Every litter formula is designed to provide cats and their owners with solutions that are safe, smart and effective.  

The best Tidy Cats cat litter depends on you, your cat, your home and your lifestyle. Tidy has something for everyone and makes it easy to find your perfect match. Try the Tidy Cats Litter Selector to be paired with the Tidy Cats litter solution that best fits your needs. You can also learn litter tips to help you better understand your cat’s litter needs. 

Yes, Tidy Cats offers a variety of unscented cat litter options. Get the scoop on Tidy’s unscented formulas. 

Absolutely! The Petivity Smart Litter Box Monitor system can be used with your favorite Tidy Cats cat litter to provide meaningful insights about your cat’s well-being. Learn more about how the Petivity Smart Litter Box Monitor system can help you track your cat’s health.  

Tidy Cats products can be found at trusted retail partners near you or online. Availability can vary at local retailers, so Tidy recommends calling ahead if you’re looking for a specific formula. Browse all Tidy Cats products and select Buy Now for availability information.  

Cats avoid the litter box for a number of different reasons. It's important to keep in mind, your cat is not being spiteful when they go outside of the litter box. Their behavior is their way of communicating that something is not right for them. It could be as simple as you may need to clean their box more frequently, put the box in a more accessible location or as serious as they are having a health emergency that makes going inside the litter box painful. Get Tidy’s inside scoop on cat litter box behavior and some litter box tips. If the problem persists, check with your veterinarian in case there’s a medical reason your cat’s bathroom behavior changed. 

Cats prefer to use a clean litter box with no obstructions. Not cleaning the box often enough can be stressful for your cat and affect their elimination behavior. That's why Tidy recommends scooping solid waste daily from the Tidy Cats cat litter. Every week or so, dump out the entire box and wash with warm, soapy water. When you refill, be sure to use at least 2-3 inches of non-clumping cat litter or 3-4 inches of clumping litter to allow your cat plenty of room to dig and bury. Learn more about the do’s and don’ts of cat litter. 

Training a kitten to use the litter box can be easier than it seems! First, pick the right size litter box (not too big or hard to access!) and the right litter for your kitten. (Non-clumping litter, or the Breeze system are both excellent options). Next, be sure to achieve a good balance of access and privacy- place it somewhere they can get to it easily, but not too out in the open where they’ll feel uncomfortable. It can help to restrict how much of the house your kitten can roam around in so that they don't find themselves too far from the box when they have to go. Encouraging them to stay close to the box right after meals/drinking can also help them be successful. Finally, show your cat around the box. Introduce them to it, and if they don’t enter it on their own, gently place them inside it. Be sure to reward good litter box usage and show understanding when accidents happen- they're kittens, after all! Read our litter box tips and learn more about litter training your kitten. 

Cats are likely to spray if they feel the need to mark their territory. Look for changes in their environment, inside and outside the home that could be causing them stress. If your cat is spraying on areas that lead outside, such as door and window frames, they could be frightened by something they saw outside. If the spraying occurs on chair legs, tables, etc., it could mean that they’re feeling insecure. To stop this behavior, don’t reprimand or punish- that will only stress them more. Instead, foster an environment of support for them, by securing their spaces from other cats, slowly adapting them in the case of a move or even just leaving a toy for them in all the rooms they visit to help them feel safe.  

Cats also tend to mark their environment in other ways (by rubbing the scent glands on their face/base of their tail, or scratching). Be sure to provide appropriate opportunities for your cat to mark in these ways (with scratching posts, beds, and toys) to allow your cat to feel more secure and less likely to resort to urine spraying. Learn more about why cats spray.

Yes, Tidy Cats cat litter is safe for cats. We conduct extensive testing of our cat litter products, including a safety review by a veterinary toxicologist of all materials used in the manufacturing process. In fact, Tidy Cats is the litter most often recommended and used by veterinarians Learn more about the Tidy Cats products we offer and about our 70 years of litter expertise. 

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Tidy Cats is made by Nestlé Purina. Purina crafts 99% of their pet products in the U.S., and sources the majority of their ingredients in the U.S. from trusted suppliers. You can learn more about where Purina pet products are made on the Purina website.  

No, there is not currently a recall on Tidy Cats cat litter. For more than 70 years Tidy Cats has been innovating and reinventing to provide consumers with smart litter solutions. Check out the Tidy Cats Innovation lab for more on our latest litter-ventions or visit the Purina News Center for more information. 

Tidy Cats Breeze pellets are made of Zeolite, a family of natural minerals that are non-toxic. They are 99.9% dust free, and anti-tracking to minimize mess around the litter box. Visit the Breeze pellets page to learn more and find where to buy.  

Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Box System works by combining super absorbent Breeze pads and anti-tracking Breeze pellets. Liquid goes to the bottom, absorbed in the pads, while solids stay on top of the pellets for easy scooping. Learn more about this litter game-changer on the Breeze Litter Box System page. 

No, Tidy does not recommend using alternative materials or litters in the Breeze system. The Breeze pellets have been specially designed for use in the Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Box System. They allow moisture to drain into the absorbent pad below, making them the best fit for your system. Tidy offers several Breeze pellet options so you can choose the best fit for you.  

No, Tidy does not recommend using other pads in the Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Box System. Other pads may not be designed for the proper size and shape to fit perfectly in the system and may not accommodate up to one week’s worth of urine for a single cat, like the Breeze pads are. There are several Breeze Pad options so you can choose the version that best meets your needs.  

No, Tidy Cats Breeze pads and pellets are not biodegradable. But the main component of our Breeze pads is paper pulp/cellulose, which is a renewable resource. Learn more about Tidy Cats’ sustainability efforts.  

Yes! The Petivity Smart Litter Box Monitor system can be paired with the Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Box System for an easy litter routine full of meaningful insights about your cat’s well-being. Learn more about how the Petivity Smart Litter Box Monitor system can help you track your cat’s health.  

No, the Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Box System is not discontinued. Breeze litter systems, Breeze pads and Breeze litter pellet refills are available at a variety of retailers, including online and pet specialty stores. Shop Breeze today.  

You can get a cat to use the Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Box System by transitioning them slowly, allowing time to adjust. A natural first step? Start by mixing a full bag of Breeze pellets into your current litter box. Visit the Breeze page to learn more about transitioning to Breeze with ease.  

Cats avoid the litter box for a number of different reasons. It's important to keep in mind, your cat is not being spiteful when they go outside of the litter box. Their behavior is their way of communicating that something is not right for them. It could be as simple as you may need to clean their box more frequently, put the box in a more accessible location or as serious as they are having a health emergency that makes going inside the litter box painful. Get Tidy’s inside scoop on cat litter box behavior and some litter box tips. If the problem persists, check with your veterinarian in case there’s a medical reason your cat’s bathroom behavior changed. 

If your cat is only peeing, not pooping in the Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Box System, here are some helpful tips: 

1. Empty and clean the OLD box(es) with a mild soap and start with fresh litter. 

2. Place the Breeze Litter Box System next to the OLD box. 

3. Add 2 cups of Breeze pellets to the existing litter in the OLD box 

4. Each day, maintain the OLD box and add ¼ cup of Breeze pellets until the OLD box contains 70% Breeze litter pellets and 30% old litter. 

5. If cat continues to use only the OLD box, slowly start reducing the amount of litter and Breeze pellets in the OLD box by ½ cup per day until there is hardly anything left in the OLD box. You can also clean the OLD box less frequently to encourage use of the Breeze Litter Box System. 

6. Once your cat is consistently using the Breeze Litter Box System to pee and poop, remove the OLD box. 

If your cat is only pooping and not peeing in the Breeze Litter Box System, start by checking the tray for pee. If pee is present in the tray, remove the OLD box, as this will allow the cat to become acclimated to the new pellets. 

If urine is not present, follow the steps below: 

1. Empty and clean the OLD box(es) with a mild soap and start with fresh litter. 

2. Place the Breeze Litter Box System next to the OLD box. 

3. Add 2 cups of Breeze pellets to the existing litter in the OLD box 

4. Each day, maintain the OLD box and add ¼ cup of Breeze pellets until the OLD box contains 70% Breeze litter pellets and 30% old litter. 

5. If cat continues to use only the OLD box, slowly start reducing the amount of litter and Breeze pellets in the OLD box by ½ cup per day until there is hardly anything left in the OLD box. You can also clean the OLD box less frequently to encourage use of the Breeze Litter Box System. 

6. Once your cat is consistently using the Breeze Litter Box System to pee and poop, remove the OLD box. 

With the Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Box System litter box maintenance is easy! Simply switch the Breeze pads once a week (for one cat), and change the Breeze pellets once a month. Solid waste should be scooped daily to keep a clean space your cat will enjoy. Get more litter box tips. 

A kitten or cat may investigate newly introduced litter just as they would with any new household item. This may include sniffing, digging and, in some cases, chewing on the new item. This activity should decline as your cat adjusts to the new litter system. Learn about cat litter box behavior.  

 
As with anything new introduced into your household, we recommend monitoring your cat when introducing them to any new litter to ensure they are adapting to their new litter box appropriately.  

Our Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Box System litter pellets are made of non-toxic material; however, they are not digestible. If you believe your cat may be eating or chewing on the litter, we recommend monitoring them closely. If a pet is seen eating a large amount of litter pellets, a veterinarian should be consulted and the cat should be observed closely for the next several hours. Plenty of fresh water should be made available. 
 
We recommend trying traditional litter if a cat is chronically eating the Breeze pellets. Please contact us if you have any questions.