Published Mar 27, 2025
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The Furrytail Automatic Litter Box Pro is a self-scooping litter box designed for multi-cat homes. It has several safety features, is designed for easy cleaning, and even allows you to track each cat’s weight and litter habits in the app.
Like most automatic litter boxes, the Furrytail Pro isn’t cheap. In this review, we’ll explore its features, test its functionality, and help you decide whether it’s the right purchase for you.
Ratings
- Ease of Cleaning – 4.5/5
- Odor Control – 3.5/5
- Appearance – 5/5
- Construction – 3.5/5
- Price – 4/5
Overall Score: 4.1/5
Why Trust Cats.com
I tested the Furrytail self-cleaning litter box for a couple of months with my own cats. With seven of them in the house, I was able to get a range of perspectives to figure out which cats this litter box will work well for–and which it won’t!
I was also hands-on myself, testing its scooping abilities, the app’s functionality, and how easy it was to clean. I also tested the litter box with large amounts of fluid in case your cat has health issues causing excess urination or diarrhea.
Lastly, I researched the Furrytail brand and what others think of this litter box to get a complete view of the product. What works in some homes won’t work for others, and that’s okay! Our goal is to give you a fully-rounded review to make the best decision for yourself and your cats.
Furrytail Automatic Cat Litter Box Pro and Furrytail Overview
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Furrytail products are made by cat people, for cat people. Named after the founder’s heart cat, Furry, they aim to provide a perfect balance of style and usability for cats and humans alike. They work to support stray cats, and even have an adorable feline “focus group” to test their products before release.
Furrytail sells cat furniture, carriers, drinking bowls, and more. However, their primary product is the automatic litter box we’re reviewing today.
Their Automatic Litter Box Pro was released in 2024. Some of its main features include the ability to weigh and distinguish between cats, its large garbage capacity, and the ease in which it can be deep-cleaned.
Furrytail Automatic Litter Box Pro Features
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The Furrytail Pro boasts a spacious interior with a large, easy-access entryway. At around 22×22”, it’s not abnormally small for a self-cleaning litter box, but I cannot see large cats using it comfortably. The doorway is a good size for cleaning, adding litter, and allowing small cats to enter the box.
The style of the litter box is sleek and blends in with most home decor. It definitely looks nicer than your average litter box. The back is equipped with ambient lighting which can be adjusted in the app.
The trash bin is at the top of the litter box, so you don’t have to crouch all the way down to empty it. When it’s time for a deep clean, the litter box will empty itself with a press of a button, though for me it did leave some stray litter particles behind. It can then be taken apart for a full scrub, and the litter sift is removable as well.
I liked that the interior of the litter tray can be sprayed down if you’re able to take it outdoors and that it has a drainage hole to pour the water out when you’re finished cleaning.
The safety features of this litter box include a weight sensor, a scoop sensor, and a proximity sensor. The litter box is made for cats over three pounds and over four months old. It can detect cats up to 32 inches away and will stop an automatic cycle if they’re near.
The weight sensor also helps you to monitor your cat’s litter habits in the app, which is clean, functional, and easy to navigate. I preferred using it over the buttons on the machine itself, though both work well.
What We Like
- Scoops well and is easy to deep-clean
- Quiet and non-intrusive
- Weighs cats and monitors their litter habits
- Easy-to-use app
- Comes with 80 waste bags and a free litter mat
What We Dislike
- Not for large cats
- Leaves some small clumps behind after scooping
- Litter sift is somewhat flimsy and has broken for several reviewers
What Did Our Test Cats Think?
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My initial thoughts on the Furrytail Pro were that it looks sleek, assembles easily, and has a large waste disposal. I also enjoyed the warm light that turns on at night, and I was pleased by how easy the box was to deep clean.
The app functions well and is easy to navigate. It shows your cat’s weights as well as when they use the litter box, allows you to set a cleaning schedule, and even reminds you when the waste bin needs a new bag. You can also start a cleaning cycle, flatten the litter, or empty the litter tray.
When it comes to scooping, the litter box does a decent job, though it leaves some small clumps behind that can contribute to odor build-up over time. It takes on large clumps well, although the trash shoot is relatively small. Sometimes a clump would split in two and fall back into the tray, and I’d have to run another cycle to take care of the second half.
The website lists this litter box as for cats between 3-22 pounds in one section, and in another says that it works for cats up to 18 pounds. However, the box seemed a little small even for my 8-10 pound cats, and the others didn’t interact except to sniff inside and walk away.
The cats were also wary of the cleaning cycle, as automatic litter boxes are new to them. They became less cautious the more they saw it moving, though, and it isn’t overly loud.
Overall, I would recommend this one for small to mid-sized cats as a cost-effective option when compared to some of the pricier models on the market.
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What Do Customers Think of the Furrytail Pro?
Positive Reviews
“Before I even plugged it in my cat was already inside peeing. The app is also nice, easy to understand, and I love that it gives me updates on my cat’s weight.” Tompa Amazon (September 10, 2024)
“This is such an improvement. It’s always clean for him, and changing it is so easy and mess free. I can go a week not even thinking about it and when I go down to switch the bag there’s minimal odor. More affordable than other options as well, and I can’t imagine a better experience.” Lauren Amazon (November 17, 2024)
Most reviews like being able to track their cat’s weights and litter habits and find the box easy to use. Other praise points include the low noise level and the litter box’s aesthetic design.
Negative Reviews
“The self-cleaning mechanism jammed constantly, leaving a mess. Box smelled bad even after cleaning, way worse than other litter boxes.” B Amazon (October 14, 2024)
“I loved it the first 2 days but since then I’ve had to unplug and replug it multiple times. I wake up in the morning to the drum upside down and turned off.” SSMarina Amazon (February 25, 2025)
Customer’s main complaints are jamming, odor, and issues with the litter sift breaking or detaching. Some also complain of a mess, whether from clogged litter clumps or cats kicking litter out of the box.
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