4.5(7,900)Amazon rating$26.9810,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
This lightweight clumping clay formula targets multi-cat households with 24/7 odor control claims, and its 4.5 star average across nearly 7,900 reviews and roughly 10,000 monthly buyers show it holds up as a mainstream go-to litter.
Multi-cat households that want a scented, low-dust clumping clay litter without paying for a premium brand.
Skip if
You or your cat are sensitive to scented litters, or you specifically want an unscented formula.
Form Granule
Weight 17 Pounds
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 7,900 owner ratings
Popularity4.0/5
7,900 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["Purina's Tidy Cats LightWeight 24/7 Performance is a granule clumping clay litter sold in a 17 lb box, built to be lighter to carry than traditional clay litter while still using clay's natural clumping strength. Purina markets it as 99.9 percent dust free and scented, aiming at multi-cat homes where odor control matters most.", "The 24/7 Performance branding centers on continuous odor control rather than a single feature, so it's positioned as an everyday litter for busy households rather than a specialty formula. Because it's clay based, it should clump firmly for easy scooping, which matters more as the number of cats sharing one box goes up.", "At $26.98 for the 17 lb box, it's priced in line with other name-brand clumping litters, and Purina backs it with a long track record. Nearly 7,900 reviews averaging 4.5 stars and about 10,000 purchases in the past month put it firmly in the mainstream, trusted range for this category."]
Pros
Lightweight clay formula reduces the strain of carrying and pouring 17 lb boxes
Marketed as 99.9 percent dust free for cleaner scooping
Strong 4.5 star average across nearly 7,900 reviews
Built for multi-cat households with continuous odor control claims
Backed by high monthly purchase volume, about 10,000 a month
Cons
Scented formula may not suit cats or owners sensitive to added fragrance
Still a clay litter, so it's heavier than fully clay-free alternatives despite the lightweight branding
17 lb box means more frequent restocking in larger multi-cat homes
Specifications
Form
Granule
Weight
17 Pounds
Performance notes
Granule item form paired with a clay material base is designed to support firm clumping for scooping, while the lightweight formulation aims to cut down the weight of hauling a full box compared to standard clay litter. The 99.9 percent dust free claim and scented profile point to a formula meant to control both airborne dust and multi-cat odor at once.
What buyers say
With just under 7,900 reviews at a 4.5 star average and about 10,000 units bought in the past month, this litter shows the kind of consistent demand typical of an established Purina Tidy Cats formula rather than a newer or niche product.
Purina markets it as 99.9 percent dust free, which should mean less airborne dust when pouring or scooping compared to standard clay litter, though some fine dust is still typical for clay-based formulas.
Is it scented?
Yes, this is a scented formula, so if you or your cat prefer unscented litter, look at the Tidy Cats Free and Clean line instead.
Is it suitable for multiple cats?
Yes, it's marketed specifically for multi-cat households with continuous odor control claims, and it's built to clump firmly for easier scooping across a heavily used box.
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