Why it matters
Care Alert is a non-clumping silica crystal litter with pH detection technology that changes color to help you monitor your cat's health. A color change is a reason to talk to your vet.
The crystals give long-lasting ammonia odor control, and the low-dust, lightweight formula needs no clumps removed.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Owners watching urinary health
- Single cats
- Low-dust homes
Look elsewhere if
- Clumping-only self-cleaning boxes
- Owners who want clumps
- Multi-cat boxes
Pros and cons
Pros
- pH indicator
- Low dust
- Light
Cons
- Not a diagnosis
- Non-clumping
- Hard to attribute in multi-cat boxes
Limitations to weigh
- Crystal litter suits crystal-tray boxes such as the ScoopFree and boxes whose maker lists crystal litter; most clumping-only globes reject it.
- A color change means call your vet; it isn't a diagnosis.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Product weight | 8 pounds | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Silica Gel | Retailer |
| Scent | Unscented | Retailer |
| Form | Crystals | Retailer |
| In the pack | 8 Ounce | Retailer |
| Capacity | 8 pounds | Retailer |
| In the box | One (1) 8 lb. Bag - Purina Tidy Cats Tidy Care Alert Health Monitoring Litter with Silica Crystals | Retailer |
| Model number | 00070230100085 | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 5.1 x 9.85 x 16.95 inches; 8 pounds | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A mainstream option for color-change monitoring.
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