A plant-based PrettyLitter alternative: how TellTail compares
If you like PrettyLitter's color-changing idea but want a plant-based, clumping litter you can flush, TellTail is a tofu litter with a urine pH indicator built in. It reads pH like PrettyLitter does, but it does not test for blood.
Updated 2026-10-11
PrettyLitter and TellTail are independent brands. This page compares publicly available information as of October 2026; check each brand for current details.
Side by side
| PrettyLitter | TellTail | |
|---|---|---|
| Base material | Silica gel crystals | Plant-based tofu: plant fibers and plant starch, with a natural mineral binder |
| Clumping | Original formula is non-clumping; a clumping version is also sold | Firm clumps |
| Normal color | Dark yellow or olive green | Natural beige |
| Acidic urine | Orange | Orange, then deep red when strongly acidic |
| Alkaline urine | Blue | Soft green, then deep green |
| Blood indicator | Yes — red | No — TellTail reads pH only |
| Flushing | Not stated as flushable — check brand guidance | Flushable\* |
| Where to buy | PrettyLitter's site and retailers | Amazon, with Prime delivery |
PrettyLitter color meanings are from its help center. Source
Why people look for an alternative
- They want a plant-based litter instead of silica gel crystals.
- They want to scoop clumps rather than stir crystals, so each reading is fresh.
- They want to flush urine clumps, a little at a time, where plumbing allows.
- Their cat dislikes the feel of hard crystals.
When PrettyLitter may suit you better
- You want a blood indicator built into the litter. TellTail doesn't have one.
- Your cat is settled on crystals and you don't want to change texture.
Switching from PrettyLitter to TellTail
Mix a little TellTail into the current litter and increase the share over about a week. One thing to relearn: on TellTail, red means strongly acidic urine, not blood, and green means alkaline. The full scale is in the color chart.
Flushable* — TellTail’s plant-based clumps break down in water, so flush the clumps a little at a time. Place cat droppings in the trash, not the toilet. Not recommended for septic systems or older / low-flow plumbing.
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TellTail is a cat litter, not a medical or diagnostic device, and does not diagnose any condition. A color change shows your cat’s urine pH has shifted — an early reason to keep watch and check with your vet.