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How to Use PrettyLitter
PrettyLitter is made of super absorbent, lightweight silica gel. Silica gel crystals are extremely absorbent, more so than other litter types, so you need less litter to do the same job.
Our long-lasting, non-clumping litter means lighter trash bags, less scooping and less trips to the store. On the other hand, traditional clumping litters turn urine into large (heavy) clumps that need to be scooped out and replaced throughout the month. The super dry silica gels in PrettyLitter absorb the urine and odor, trapping it inside as the water in the urine evaporates out. The solid waste is all you need to scoop and dispose of.
Our long-lasting, non-clumping litter means lighter trash bags, less scooping and less trips to the store. On the other hand, traditional clumping litters turn urine into large (heavy) clumps that need to be scooped out and replaced throughout the month. The super dry silica gels in PrettyLitter absorb the urine and odor, trapping it inside as the water in the urine evaporates out. The solid waste is all you need to scoop and dispose of.
PrettyLitter costs as little as $24 per month—delivered straight to your door. With advanced odor control, lightweight convenience, and health-monitoring benefits, PrettyLitter offers more than just litter—it provides peace of mind.
PrettyLitter lasts up to 2 times longer than clumping clay litter*, but the exact duration depends on your household setup and cat size.
Single Cat Household:
*By volume. Based on average monthly use per cat of silica litter at 2” depth vs. clumping clay litter at 3” depth with routine scooping. Actual usage may vary.
Single Cat Household:
- Standard duration: One 6lb bag lasts up to approximately 30 days
- Litter depth: Use 2 inches of depth in your litter box
- Why it lasts: Silica gel crystals are extremely absorbent - you need less litter to do the same job as clay
- Rule of thumb: One bag per cat per month
- Separate boxes recommended: Each cat should have their own litter box for optimal health monitoring and hygiene
- Larger cats: May require slightly more litter
- Litter box size: Larger boxes require more initial litter to achieve the 2 inch depth but same monthly replacement
- Cleaning frequency: Daily stirring and solid waste removal helps maximize duration
- Cat health: Cats with urinary issues may saturate litter faster
- Litter becomes saturated before 4 weeks
- Persistent odor despite daily maintenance
- Color changes don't reset after stirring
*By volume. Based on average monthly use per cat of silica litter at 2” depth vs. clumping clay litter at 3” depth with routine scooping. Actual usage may vary.
Pour the entire contents of the PrettyLitter bag into a clean litter box. Make sure you are getting the proper 2 inches of depth. Remove your cat's feces every day. When you scoop the feces, make sure to shake off the extra litter granules. Thoroughly mix the litter every day to avoid saturating the same spots in the litter box that cats prefer to urinate in. When the litter is saturated, typically after a month's use, empty the entire litter box's contents into a trash bag. If there is any residue on the bottom of the litter box, clean the litter box before pouring in your new supply of PrettyLitter.
Regularly check the color of the litter. Shades of yellow to olive green are an indication of typical acidity and alkalinity levels. If you notice any other colors, thoroughly mix the litter and monitor your cat's PrettyLitter closely over the next 24 to 48 hours. If color change persists, you should consider consulting your Veterinarian.
Regularly check the color of the litter. Shades of yellow to olive green are an indication of typical acidity and alkalinity levels. If you notice any other colors, thoroughly mix the litter and monitor your cat's PrettyLitter closely over the next 24 to 48 hours. If color change persists, you should consider consulting your Veterinarian.
Yes! PrettyLitter is available at select retailers like Walmart and Target, where you can purchase single bags. However, we recommend subscribing for the best value and convenience. To find a retailer near you, visit our Store Locator and check local availability.
PrettyLitter disposal is easier than traditional clay litters:
Monthly Disposal Process:
Monthly Disposal Process:
- Never flush: Soiled litter should never be flushed down the toilet
- Complete replacement: Dump the entire litter box contents (no gradual scooping needed)
- Bag and dispose: Tie up the used litter in a plastic bag and place in outdoor trash
- Clean and refill: Wash the litter box, then add one full bag of fresh PrettyLitter
- Lighter weight: PrettyLitter is up to 80% lighter than traditional clumping clay litter
- Smaller volume: Less bulk in trash bags compared to clay litter
- Less frequent: Only monthly disposal vs. constant clay litter waste
- No heavy lifting: Gone are the days of heavy trash bags full of clay litter
- Scoop cleaning: Wash the scoop with water and antibacterial detergent or soap after use
- Litter box cleaning: Clean box thoroughly before adding fresh litter
Most cats take to PrettyLitter immediately, but some cats have a harder time transitioning. We all know cats can be picky, so this may happen if your cat doesn't recognize PrettyLitter's new texture, color, or (lack of) smell.
Luckily we have some tips to help with the transition! Try taking one poop and one urine clump from the old litter and putting it into the new PrettyLitter fill. Your cat will recognize the familiar smell and know this is still their bathroom. This has been really successful in transitioning our feline family members to PrettyLitter!
Another method would be to fill your litter box with 75% PrettyLitter and add a 25% layer of the old litter to the top. Your cat will mix it in themselves, and then you can use 100% PrettyLitter next month when you replace it!
Luckily we have some tips to help with the transition! Try taking one poop and one urine clump from the old litter and putting it into the new PrettyLitter fill. Your cat will recognize the familiar smell and know this is still their bathroom. This has been really successful in transitioning our feline family members to PrettyLitter!
Another method would be to fill your litter box with 75% PrettyLitter and add a 25% layer of the old litter to the top. Your cat will mix it in themselves, and then you can use 100% PrettyLitter next month when you replace it!
Yes, PrettyLitter works for multi-cat households with proper setup. Here's what you need to know:
Bag Requirements:
Bag Requirements:
- One bag per cat: Every cat is different, but typically a medium-sized cat needs one 6lb bag per month
- Separate litter boxes: We recommend one litter box per cat to avoid odors and unhealthy bacteria buildup
- Sizing considerations: Cat size and eating habits can affect litter consumption
- Odor control: Despite having multiple cats, you should not notice an increase in odor thanks to our advanced silica gel formula
- Health monitoring accuracy: Color changes remain visible and accurate with multiple cats when using separate boxes
- Same monthly duration: One litter box fill lasts up to a month for each cat
- Daily: Remove solid waste from all boxes and stir litter to expose saturated areas
- Monthly: Complete replacement of all litter
If your cats share a litter box and you notice a color change, PrettyLitter recommends having an extra box and extra bags of PrettyLitter on hand so you can isolate their bathrooms and see which cat may be having an issue.
Yes. One of the most innovative features of PrettyLitter is our health-monitoring technology. The litter changes color based on the pH levels in your cat’s urine, providing an early warning sign of potential health issues, including urinary tract infections (UTIs). If your cat’s litter turns blue, it may indicate high alkalinity, which could be a sign of a cat UTI.
Non-clumping PrettyLitter is compatible with most self-cleaning, automated litter boxes. Clumping PrettyLitter is not recommended for automated litter boxes.
Many customers love using our litter in the Litter Robot 3 and earlier generations of the Litter Robot, along with other manufacturer’s models. PrettyLitter is not ideal for the Litter Robot 4, because the machine’s sensors do not detect our light-colored litter.
If you have questions about a specific make and model, we recommend reaching out to the manufacturer to ensure compatibility.
Many customers love using our litter in the Litter Robot 3 and earlier generations of the Litter Robot, along with other manufacturer’s models. PrettyLitter is not ideal for the Litter Robot 4, because the machine’s sensors do not detect our light-colored litter.
If you have questions about a specific make and model, we recommend reaching out to the manufacturer to ensure compatibility.
Each bag of PrettyLitter is designed for a medium or "average" size litter box around 16 inches long and 12 inches wide. PrettyLitter requires a minimum depth of 2 inches for a litter box being used by one cat. One bag will accomplish that. If you use a larger litter box you may want to consider buying an extra bag in order to provide proper depth.
If your cat is older or on the larger side, we recommend you get your litter box up to at least 3" of depth for optimum absorption. In this case, we'd recommend buying an extra bag of PrettyLitter and using just half of that bag along with the first bag. Additionally, if you have a cat that loves to dig, that extra bag will get you to at least 3 inches of litter lining the surface of the tray.
If you have a multi-cat household, we recommend a minimum of one bag of PrettyLitter per cat. For example, if two cats are using one litter box, we suggest two bags. If each cat has their own litter box, but one is used more than the other, we suggest two bags per box.
There are many different sizes of litter boxes, and every household's litter box usage is different, so if you ever need more or less litter, we're happy to help anytime. Feel free to contact our CS team at meow@prettylitter.com or 800-838-3381.
If your cat is older or on the larger side, we recommend you get your litter box up to at least 3" of depth for optimum absorption. In this case, we'd recommend buying an extra bag of PrettyLitter and using just half of that bag along with the first bag. Additionally, if you have a cat that loves to dig, that extra bag will get you to at least 3 inches of litter lining the surface of the tray.
If you have a multi-cat household, we recommend a minimum of one bag of PrettyLitter per cat. For example, if two cats are using one litter box, we suggest two bags. If each cat has their own litter box, but one is used more than the other, we suggest two bags per box.
There are many different sizes of litter boxes, and every household's litter box usage is different, so if you ever need more or less litter, we're happy to help anytime. Feel free to contact our CS team at meow@prettylitter.com or 800-838-3381.
Daily: Scoop solid waste and stir the remaining litter. Stirring helps distribute moisture evenly and maintains the accuracy of the color-changing health monitoring system.
Weekly: No additional maintenance required - just continue daily stirring and solid waste removal.
Monthly: Replace entire contents with fresh bag. The old litter can be disposed of in regular trash (it's lightweight compared to clay).
What you don’t do: No scooping heavy, wet clumps. No constant topping off throughout the month. No frequent litter box changes.
Total time savings: Significantly less maintenance than traditional clumping litters that require constant clump removal and frequent complete changes.
Weekly: No additional maintenance required - just continue daily stirring and solid waste removal.
Monthly: Replace entire contents with fresh bag. The old litter can be disposed of in regular trash (it's lightweight compared to clay).
What you don’t do: No scooping heavy, wet clumps. No constant topping off throughout the month. No frequent litter box changes.
Total time savings: Significantly less maintenance than traditional clumping litters that require constant clump removal and frequent complete changes.
Product
PrettyLitter is made of super absorbent Silica Gel, combined with a proprietary health-indicating formula to help you monitor your cat's urine for acidity and alkalinity levels outside the average range, plus the visible presence of blood.
Silica Gel litter is made from naturally occurring minerals, so PrettyLitter is safe for your cat and friendly for the whole household. PrettyLitter is manufactured in one of the world's largest and most trusted kitty litter plants sourcing its own silica microgels using carefully selected mineral sources. In addition, our manufacturing facility uses the highest quality control standards.
Silica Gel litter is made from naturally occurring minerals, so PrettyLitter is safe for your cat and friendly for the whole household. PrettyLitter is manufactured in one of the world's largest and most trusted kitty litter plants sourcing its own silica microgels using carefully selected mineral sources. In addition, our manufacturing facility uses the highest quality control standards.
PrettyLitter is made of super absorbent Silica Gel, combined with a proprietary formulation of indicators to help you monitor your cat's urine for acidity and alkalinity levels outside the average range, plus the visible presence of blood. Silica gel, or Synthetic Amorphous Silica (SAS) is a form of silica that has been widely used in topical and oral medicines, food, and cosmetics for decades. PrettyLitter is manufactured in one of the world's largest and most trusted kitty litter plants sourcing its own silica microgels using carefully selected mineral sources. In addition, our manufacturing facility uses the highest quality control standards.
We designed PrettyLitter with proprietary health monitoring technology to help signal some potential health issues early before you may even notice symptoms in your cat.
PrettyLitter reacts to certain urinary elements, such as levels of acidity and alkalinity, to make color changes visible to the naked eye or show blood.
Dark Green or BlueThis means your cat's urine is high in alkaline, indicating possible:
Yellow to OrangeThis means that your cat’s urine is acidic, indicating possible:
RedThis shows the presence of blood, indicating possible:
PrettyLitter reacts to certain urinary elements, such as levels of acidity and alkalinity, to make color changes visible to the naked eye or show blood.
Dark Green or BlueThis means your cat's urine is high in alkaline, indicating possible:
- Increased risk of struvite stone formation in the bladder
- Certain species of bacteria of feline urinary tract infection (bacteria that causes the infection can increase urine pH)
Yellow to OrangeThis means that your cat’s urine is acidic, indicating possible:
- Kidney disease or kidney tubular acidosis
- Metabolic acidosis
- UTI
- Calcium oxalate crystal formation
RedThis shows the presence of blood, indicating possible:
- Bladder inflammation
- Bladder stones
- UTI
- Bladder cancer
- Renal pathology (renal hematuria)
PrettyLitter changes color when it detects certain abnormalities in your cat’s urine. If you notice any color other than yellow to olive green, monitor the litter for the next 48 hours. If abnormal colors persist or your cat exhibits any sign of distress, you should consult with your cat’s veterinarian. Use the color to point them in the right direction.
PrettyLitter provides superior odor control that lasts up to 30 days through advanced microporous absorption technology. Here's how it works:
- Absorption vs. Masking: Unlike clay litters that mask odors with fragrances, PrettyLitter's silica gel crystals absorb and trap odor molecules inside microscopic pores.
- Month-Long Performance: Each bag maintains odor control for up to a month because the silica gel continues absorbing throughout that period, unlike clay litters that become saturated quickly. The micropores securely lock away urine and solid waste odors, reducing and eliminating cat odor in your home.
- Action: Odors are neutralized – the crystals trap urine and dry out solid waste, preventing odor formation rather than covering existing smells.
Yes, PrettyLitter is safe for cats and families. Here’s the science behind our safety:
- Amorphous vs. Crystalline Silica: PrettyLitter is made of amorphous silica gel, which is fundamentally different from crystalline silica. Crystalline silica - found in some clay litters - can pose health risks when inhaled over long periods. Amorphous silica is non-toxic and pet-safe.
- Widely used in consumer products: The same amorphous silica in PrettyLitter has been used in topical medicines and cosmetics for decades. You may recognize it from food packets, toothpaste, and other household products.
- Backed by science: PrettyLitter was created with cat healthcare at its core, developed by veterinarians specifically for feline health monitoring.
- No Crystalline Silica: PrettyLitter contains no crystalline silica - only the safe amorphous form.
- Household Friendly: Safe for families with children and multiple pets. The amorphous silica gel is inert and non-toxic.
PrettyLitter is a non-clumping litter. The super dry silica gels absorb the urine and odor, trapping it inside as the water in the urine evaporates out. The solid excrement is the only waste you need to scoop and dispose of. Just throw it away like you normally would and replace all of the litter every month.
PrettyLitter reacts to the pH of your cat's urine. When urine comes in contact with the litter, it can turn orange, green or blue. If there is noticeable blood present in the urine you will see red on the white litter.
When the litter is olive green to yellow, your cat's urine is within the typical range. Want to test this color? Tap water will have a similar pH and show green to yellow.
The litter turns blue when urine is more alkaline than normal, which may indicate a urinary tract infection, for example. Want to test your litter? Ammonia will have a similar pH and show blue.
The litter turns orange when urine is more acidic than the normal range. This may mean bladder crystals or stones. Want to test this color? Vinegar will have a similar pH and show orange.
Because our litter is white, blood in urine appears red and is easy to spot. We advise against mixing PrettyLitter with any other litter because it can affect the visibility of the color change and its performance.
Our Veterinarian in Chief says: PrettyLitter will help you monitor your cat’s health in detecting abnormalities in your cat’s urine by testing acidity and alkalinity levels and the visible presence of blood. PrettyLitter cannot detect every feline health issue or prevent or diagnose diseases. A diagnosis can only come from a licensed veterinarian.
When the litter is olive green to yellow, your cat's urine is within the typical range. Want to test this color? Tap water will have a similar pH and show green to yellow.
The litter turns blue when urine is more alkaline than normal, which may indicate a urinary tract infection, for example. Want to test your litter? Ammonia will have a similar pH and show blue.
The litter turns orange when urine is more acidic than the normal range. This may mean bladder crystals or stones. Want to test this color? Vinegar will have a similar pH and show orange.
Because our litter is white, blood in urine appears red and is easy to spot. We advise against mixing PrettyLitter with any other litter because it can affect the visibility of the color change and its performance.
Our Veterinarian in Chief says: PrettyLitter will help you monitor your cat’s health in detecting abnormalities in your cat’s urine by testing acidity and alkalinity levels and the visible presence of blood. PrettyLitter cannot detect every feline health issue or prevent or diagnose diseases. A diagnosis can only come from a licensed veterinarian.
Unlike cat food, medicine, and supplements, PrettyLitter does not have a shelf life or an expiration date. As long as you keep the cat litter dry and protect it from moisture, you can store it for extended periods if it remains unused or unopened. To help avoid the potential of expired cat litter and to maintain maximum freshness, we recommend that pet owners store the cat litter in a cool, dry place, avoiding areas with high moisture levels, such as bathrooms and laundry rooms.
We understand that cats can be sensitive to changes in their environment, including their litter box. While some cats may take a little time to adjust to a new litter, many cats are more focused on cleanliness and comfort than the specific brand of litter. PrettyLitter’s formula is designed to be gentle and comfortable for your cat's paws while providing advanced odor control. If you’re switching to PrettyLitter, give your cat some time to adjust, and make sure to keep their litter box clean and inviting to help with the transition.
Each bag of PrettyLitter provides odor control for up to a month through its amorphous silica gel crystals, which trap urine and odors inside as the water evaporates out. The silica gel maintains its absorption capacity throughout the month because it doesn't clump around waste - it absorbs it.
PrettyLitter provides strong control for feces-related odors, and significantly reduces ammonia smells. Through science-backed development, Prettylitter consistently maintains low odor levels for 30 days.
PrettyLitter provides strong control for feces-related odors, and significantly reduces ammonia smells. Through science-backed development, Prettylitter consistently maintains low odor levels for 30 days.
Yes, PrettyLitter is household friendly and safe around children. Always supervise young children around any pet products, but PrettyLitter's amorphous silica formula is designed to be safe for households with families.
Yes, PrettyLitter is scientifically proven to be a low dust cat litter. Independent lab tests show no measurable dust in the breathing zone during typical use, following standards developed by OSHA. That means when you’re pouring, sifting, or scooping, you won’t see a cloud of dust or experience messy particles in the air.
PrettyLitter’s unique silica crystals are designed to be low dust, so you get:
PrettyLitter’s unique silica crystals are designed to be low dust, so you get:
- Cleaner air while caring for your cat
- Less mess around the litter box
- Less dust when pouring
- Lab-tested, virtually undetectable dust levels in normal use
Shipping
Yes, we ship to Canada. Canadian Customers will be charged a fee for shipping. Canadian customers do not have to pay customs duties. To ship orders to Canada visit our Canada site.
For PrettyLitter Customers outside of the USA please be aware that you are responsible for all local sales taxes and any importation duties associated with your orders.
Yes! PrettyLitter is available for shipping to most countries, but unfortunately, not all. To find out if PrettyLitter ships to your country, contact customer service.
Orders
A majority of orders are processed within one business day and arrive within 3 - 5 business days.
Absolutely. PrettyLitter supplies large multi-cat homes, catteries, rescues, hospitals, and shelters across the country. If you are interested in a bulk discount rate or a one year supply of PrettyLitter at a discounted rate, just send an email to meow@prettylitter.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Try our revolutionary health monitoring litter risk-free! First-time customers who order with us online will have 30 days from the date of purchase to fall in love with our non-clumping litter.
If at any time during your first 30 days you aren’t head-over-paws happy with your PrettyLitter, please contact our support team at meow@prettylitter.com, and we will be happy to assist you with a refund.
If at any time during your first 30 days you aren’t head-over-paws happy with your PrettyLitter, please contact our support team at meow@prettylitter.com, and we will be happy to assist you with a refund.
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