Yesterday’s News Cat Litter Review of 2026: Recalls, Pros & Cons

Disclaimer: As of April 2022, Purina has discontinued its Yesterday's News cat litter product line. We recommend checking out our other top choices for litters here.

Review Summary

If you have a cat, you know that most cat litter is extremely dusty and can create quite a mess in your home. Yesterday’s News cat litter provides you with a solution that is dust-free and safe for the environment. There are several varieties available, so you are sure to find one suitable for you and your pet.

Keep reading while we learn more about Yesterday’s News and the different types of cat litter they offer. We’ll discuss the pros and cons to help you make an informed purchase.

At a Glance: The Best Yesterday’s News Cat Litters:

Rating	Image	Product	Details
Our Favorite		Yesterday's News Purina Non Clumping Paper Cat Litter	Fragrance-free 3x more moisture resistant Low tracking	See Alternatives
		PURINA Yesterday's News Odor Control, Lightweight, Unscented Litter	Fragrance-free Recycled paper Soft pellets	See Alternatives
		Yesterday's News Soft Texture	US Veterinarian Recommended Extra gentle on sensitive paws 3x more absorbent than clay	See Alternatives
		Yesterday's News Original Cat Litter - Unscented	99% dust-free Biodegradable Non-toxic	See Alternatives
		YESTERDAY'S NEWS PRODUCTS 702303 Yesterday's News Cat Litter	Made from recycled newspaper 3x more absorbent than clay Non-toxic	See Alternatives

Yesterday’s News Cat Litter Reviewed

Who Makes Yesterday’s News Cat Litter, & Where Is It Produced?

The Tidy Cats company makes Yesterday’s News cat litter. Tidy Cats is a subsidiary of Purina, and it first went into business in 1947. It produces several cat litter types, including Naturally Strong, Tidy Cats, Breeze, and of course, Yesterday’s News. As a subsidiary of Purina, its headquarters are in St. Louis, Missouri.

Which Types of Cats Is Yesterday’s News Cat Litter Best Suited For?

Yesterday’s News is best suited for any cats that are open to a change in litter material. Clay litters are bad for the environment and are quite dusty. The dust created is not only messy, but it can also cause urinary tract infections and could irritate any injuries your cat might have. The dust can also make it difficult to breathe.

Which Types of Cats Might Do Better with a Different Brand?

Some cats are resistant to change but switching litters a little at a time can convince them to adapt. However, if your cat refuses to change, it might break house training which is never a good situation. It’s rare, but some cats will refuse to change the type of litter that they use.

Some cats might also require a special litter for medical reasons, in which case, we recommend following the vet’s instructions.

Discussion of the Primary Ingredients (Good & Bad)

Made from recycled paper

Tidy Cats uses 100% recycled paper to create Yesterday’s News. It’s biodegradable and contains no harmful chemicals or dyes. This recycled paper helps reduce our carbon footprint and helps reduce the waste going into landfills.

Dust-free & non-tracking

Since there is no clay in this litter, it doesn’t create any dust, nor does it make the mud often tracked through the home when your cat leaves the box. The result is a cleaner home with less dust in the air.

More absorbent than clay

Recycled paper is much more absorbent than clay, so you will need less to do the same job, leading to significant savings over time. Yesterday’s News claim their paper is three times more absorbent than an equal amount of clay. It’s also lightweight in comparison.

It doesn’t control odor as well

One significant downside to Yesterday’s News cat litter is that it doesn’t control odor as well as clay cat litter can. The lack of fragrance is better for the cat’s health, but it means that you might need to put the box in an area of the home you don’t frequent as often. We found that cats that like to bury their business when they are done create much less odor than those that allow it to sit on top.

Urine can sit at the bottom

Another downside to consider before choosing Yesterday’s News is that we found that the cat’s urine tends to sit at the bottom of the litter box instead of being absorbed. When using this litter, we found frequently stirring the litter would help absorb the urine, which would go a long way toward reducing odor.

A Quick Look at Yesterday’s News Cat Litter

Recall History

There are currently no recalls for Yesterday’s News cat litter and only one recall from the parent company Purina concerning one of their foods, so they appear to be a good company. We recommend frequently checking the FDA website for updates to see if any recalls occurred since this article was published.

Reviews of the 3 Best Yesterday’s News Cat Litter Recipes

1. Yesterday’s News Non-Clumping Paper Cat Litter

Yesterday’s News Purina Non-Clumping Paper Cat Litter; Softer Texture Unscented Cat Litter is our favorite variety of the Yesterday’s News brand. It’s fragrance-free, so you don’t need to worry about essential oils or any other chemicals that can be harmful to your pet. The biodegradable paper is three times more absorbent than clay litter, so you won’t need as much of it. It’s low tracking, so you won’t see footsteps around your home after your cat leaves the box. There are also no small particles to get into the air or cause urinary tract infections.

The only downside we experienced while reviewing this variety of Yesterday’s News is that it was expensive and recently increased in cost.

2. Yesterday’s News Non-Clumping, Unscented, Low Tracking in Recyclable Box

PURINA Yesterday’s News Non-Clumping Paper Cat Litter, Unscented Low Tracking Cat Litter in Recyclable Box is another great product from Tidy Cats that uses 100% recycled paper. It’s also biodegradable and environmentally friendly. It contains no perfumes or dyes, and the pellets are softer, so it’s easier on your pet’s feet. It’s also low-tracking and stays close to the litter box when the cat knocks it out.

What we don’t like about non-clumping litter is that it’s not easy to clean, so most owners tend to fill the box with a small amount of litter and dump it each day. This method tends to be a little more expensive than clumping litters, and there is very little odor control, so there are times it can get quite smelly.

3. Yesterday’s News Original Cat Litter

Yesterday’s News Original Cat Litter is 99% dust-free, so it won’t contaminate the air you breathe. It uses recycled paper and is biodegradable, so you can feel better about using it. It’s non-toxic and won’t harm your pets even if they eat it, unlike clay which can clog their digestive systems, and it’s low tracking, so you won’t see footsteps leading away from the litter box or litter in your furniture.

Like the other varieties on this list, Yesterday’s News Original can be quite expensive if you change it often, and since there is no odor control, you will not want it to sit around.

What Other Users Are Saying

We searched around the internet to see what other people are saying about Yesterday’s News, and we’ll list what we’ve found in this section.

• Most people liked that Yesterday’s News cat litter uses recycled paper.
• Most people appreciate that there are no harmful chemicals or fragrances.
• Many people complained that there is not much odor control.
• Many people agreed that this litter is low-tracking.
• Many people agreed that there is very little dust.
• Some people used Yesterday’s News to help reduce the frequency of urinary tract infections.
• Some people mentioned that they prefer clumping cat litter.
• Some people mentioned that the urine sits at the bottom of the box.
• Some people mentioned that this is expensive litter.
• A few people complained that it doesn’t work well.

Conclusion

We highly recommend switching to Yesterday’s News cat litter if your cat will allow it. Clay litters create a lot of dust that gets into your lungs and lands on your furniture and other surfaces. This dust can contribute to urinary infections and breathing problems in some cats. Clay makes a powder that your cat can track around your home. In some cases, the clay can form mud that can get between your cat’s toes and harden, causing pain. Yesterday’s News also uses recycled paper and is 100% biodegradable, so it’s environmentally safe, and you can feel good about using it. We hope you have enjoyed our review of this fantastic litter and have decided to give it a try.

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