4.6(7,100)Amazon rating$25.9920,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Purina Tidy Cats Lightweight is a clumping clay litter formulated to weigh less than standard clay while still coming in a full 38 lb box, and its 4.6 star average across more than 7,100 reviews suggests it delivers on that lighter-weight promise without sacrificing performance.
Owners who want the clumping performance of Tidy Cats but find standard clay litter too heavy to carry and pour.
Skip if
You or your cat prefer an unscented litter, since this version carries a Glade Clear Springs fragrance.
Form Granule
Weight 38 Pounds
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 7,100 owner ratings
Popularity3.9/5
7,100 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
["This is Purina Tidy Cats' Lightweight line, a clumping clay litter engineered to be less dense than standard clay formulas while still filling a full 38 lb box. It is scented with Glade Clear Springs for added odor control on top of the clumping formula.", 'The listing highlights low dust, which matters for owners who notice clay litter kicking up a cloud when poured or scratched. Being a granule form rather than pellet or crystal, it clumps the way traditional clay litter does, just in a lighter-weight version.', 'Priced at $25.99 for 38 lbs, matching the standard Tidy Cats line, it has earned a 4.6 star average across more than 7,100 reviews with about 20,000 boxes bought in the past month, and it ranks #14 in Cat Litter on Amazon.']
Pros
4.6 star average across more than 7,100 reviews
Lightweight formula makes the 38 lb box easier to carry and pour than standard clay
Low dust formula
Glade Clear Springs scent adds extra odor control
Strong monthly sales volume, about 20,000 boxes bought in the past month
Cons
Scented formula won't suit cats or owners sensitive to fragrance
Still a clay litter, so it clumps rather than offering the very light weight of tofu or crystal options
Priced the same as standard clay despite the lightweight formula
Specifications
Form
Granule
Weight
38 Pounds
Performance notes
The lightweight engineering is meant to cut down the overall weight of the box without changing the clumping clay format, and the low dust claim addresses one of the more common complaints about traditional clay litter. The added Glade Clear Springs scent layers fragrance on top of the clumping action for extra odor control.
What buyers say
With more than 7,100 reviews at a 4.6 star average and about 20,000 boxes bought in the past month, this lightweight formula has built a large, satisfied following within the Tidy Cats lineup.
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