Petkit Pura Max Review: A $699 Leaky Mess?

The long-awaited Petkit Pura Max automatic litter box review is here! Is Petkit's newest self-cleaning litter box worth the nearly-$700 price tag? After two weeks of testing, here's what we think.
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0:00 Your Many Requests
0:12 Introduction
0:51 The Short Answer
1:51 How it's Built
2:25 How Big it Is
3:07 How Loud it Is
3:14 How it Works
4:56 Odor Control
5:33 Deep Cleaning
6:41 The Petkit App
7:09 Is It Worth It?
8:14 How Much It Costs
8:33 Closing Thoughts
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[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Thanks for watching this video! Have you tried the Petkit Pura Max? What did you think of it? Let us know about it in the comments. If you want to stay in the loop with the latest from All About Cats, join our email list: allaboutcats.com/recall-tool-email

[@10luberda]

just basic box is easy with bags in bottom no stick no mess cleaned daily im on same box of litter for like 5 months with just adding more when needed

[@jr-yo2on]

Hi.. Do you have contact with litter-robot? I badly want one but not available here in Dubai. My son just had a cat a month ago but truly at the end of the day it's me who does most of the scooping 🙄 I really don't want to do it anymore. This puramax is available here but I've seen reviews similar to yours. It's just not worth it. I really like litter-robot and also I hope they add a removable flap .. cos our cat likes the flap it seems

[@jr-yo2on]

Also please review some cat strollerz

[@jr-yo2on]

Thank yoi so much ♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@jasontan351]

Thanks for this! Been watching your reviews - any recommended automated litter boxes?

[@theelmagoo]

It might be worth updating this review as they have made changes to the unit. We just purchased one recently about 3 weeks ago, and much of the concerns mentioned have been addressed. The leaking appears to have been fixed with a new bowl design that adds some shielding around the liner (which is where the leaks were coming from). There's a shield you can place on the orange hex strainer if you need to do a full litter dump, and they have various purchasing packages that can come with the N50 deodorizer block that goes in the waste bin chamber. Also I'm not sure if this was available in the app when you reviewed the unit, but there's a Maintenance Mode that rotates the bowl so the opening is straight up for adding litter to it easily. Aside from having to get our cat used to it, it's been running great so far.

[@bunniehoney]

did you get it from amazon?

[@theelmagoo]

@@bunniehoney Yes, I bought their bundle that had the unit, the N50, the spray unit, and a roll of bags.

[@MooCreation]

@@theelmagoo so is it just the liner or whole barrel has been updated ?

[@theelmagoo]

@@MooCreation the whole barrel unfortunately. They added extra plastic molding as part of the barrel around where the liner connects to cover the seam. I did hear on another channel that it should be covered by warranty? Just contact them and they should send a replacement?

[@christinebrookes4586]

Hey . I've a chance to buy one new on ebay for 380 but I really don't want the leaky version and the seller is unsure of which it is . There are some pics of it but I can't tell any help on how i identify the improved version would be much appreciated

[@PurpleRhymesWithOrange]

Appreciate your honest reviews

[@sjneow]

For litter pouring, there is a maintenance mode, which makes it rotate up so that the opening faces upwards. It is a fairly recent update to the app. You can also use this mode for wiping the insides of the globe. I didnt realise the leaking problem, I guess my cat isnt peeing at the edge.

[@superferretcookie5368]

I love the sleeping kitty at the end 😄 and with the little head scratches 😆 so adorable! ❤

[@joyceleady3691]

I love watching you reviews on cat products, Must say you have helped me make decision on many things. Thank you 😻

[@justcats9248]

Great review , thank you. We have 6 little robot 3 and it work’s amazing for our cats and soon will upgrade to litter robot 4

[@sbomorse]

I LOVE my Petkit Pura Max. Absolutely amazing bit of kit.

[@bayleighw4877]

i love your reviews so much! i miss when youd post them all the time. please do more!!

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Thank you! This is a really good insight, and I'll try to increase the output of reviews like this one! I'm sorry it's been a bit slow lately; these take a lot of time and planning, but I'm trying to get the workflow figured out so we can put out more!

[@bayleighw4877]

@@AllAboutCatsYT i bet! the hard work is absolutely apparent. (-:

[@AstronomySpring2012]

I wish this video was available before I bought the litter box. It is helpful to know it’s not just me. Thank you!

[@compupsych3897]

Excellent review, thank you!

[@judey814]

Thank you for all the reviews, Mallory - they are much appreciated. I know they take a lot of work and you are very thorough in your explanations and testing - I can also tell you are trying to be as impartial and objective as possible which is so helpful in this landscape of sponsored videos. I find your videos very helpful in making my purchasing decisions. I was aware of the leaking issue prior to purchasing two of these Pura Maxs, and was keeping my fingers crossed my cats don’t pee in a way that will cause leaking - so far no leaking for me for the 14 lb cat who’s using it. I’m waiting on the older 10 pound cat to get comfortable with it. I have the same fabric liner as you do. In your video, you have a good shot of a pee clump right on the border of where the litter liner meets the barrel, so it looks like your cat might be sitting on or near the front opening facing out to aim pee at that location. I agree it’s a design flaw for Petkit to not take that into account. Other owners have been able to train their cats to go farther in which solved the leaking as they were then voiding inside the liner area instead of the edge, but that will depend on how cooperative your cats are 😸. Other workarounds were to permanently seal the liner edge using silicone caulk, knowing you can’t easily remove the liner for cleaning (but still possible to remove for liner replacement if needed, just have to scrape the caulk off). For my trial period, I chose to seal the barrel slits from the inside using tape so any leaks wouldn’t run down to the base, and put a cat pee pad under the liner just in case. If it does become a problem, I may caulk the barrel slits as well as the liner edge, as I like this box a lot. Petkit made a sifter cover to help with emptying litter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWmpeod4rM6lrsk. I believe the deep clean mode in the app the empties the barrel twice, but I suppose you could run the clean cycle as many times as it takes to empty the litter into the waste bin. I’m waiting for my order to arrive: www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804699019046.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.21ef1802Yro2CU&gps-id=pcOrderListRecommend&scm=1007.38956.276740.0&scm_id=1007.38956.276740.0&scm-url=1007.38956.276740.0&pvid=4666a1a3-728f-411b-8848-5277b3fefb6b&_t=gps-id%3ApcOrderListRecommend%2Cscm-url%3A1007.38956.276740.0%2Cpvid%3A4666a1a3-728f-411b-8848-5277b3fefb6b%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238115%232000&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000030890974678%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%2228956%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%2122.77%2115.94%21%21%21%21%21%402101f6b416689741932471628e382c%2112000030890974678%21rec&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US I also ordered the upgraded litter catcher from Alibaba as another user found it caught more litter than the mat that came with it: www.alibaba.com/product-detail/PETKIT-Cat-Litter-Secondary-Capture-Collector_1600512083012.html I’m using Okocat original, not using the deodorizer spray or deodorant tablet in the waste bin, and still am running the clean cycle manually until my cats are fully accustomed to the PM (so waste sometimes sits for 15-30+ mins, they are also good at covering the waste) - no odor, and the box is very clean without any streaks (letting waste clump /dry longer seems to help). I had no problems setting up the app. So far my experience is positive, but I’ve also had a lot of help from the Facebook Pura Max group. My prior automatic litter box experience was with a litter robot several years ago which I hated and threw away. I am including all this information in case you or other reviewers find it helpful. Thanks again for all your hard work on this channel, Mallory!

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Thank you for sharing such an insightful comment. Really helpful.

[@Masterglitcher567]

Thanks for sharing

[@helens4037]

I’m sorry you had the leaking issue. I’ve had 2 petkit pura max for my 2 5kg ragdolls at home for over a year and been absolutely happy with it. I’ve never had any leaking issue like yours. I like the fact that the litter box has lid. I had a different automated cat loo without it and it makes a difference IMO. It’s a bit difficult to see the item’s quality from your review due to the leaking issue, but appreciate the review nonetheess!

[@steve540s]

Dang, I had high hopes for this litterbox, but it looks like the LR4 is next for me. Thanks for all your work Mallory!

[@LiliBcreation]

Merci beaucoup. Great review , you've mentioned all the info I needed to know 👍

[@mr.orange1482]

Bough my litter robot 3 because of you and have had it for 16 months the only problem I ever had was that the WiFi would not connect when I got it but thankfully their costumer support is amazing and the just exchange the base right away!

[@davilka]

I just got one off of Amazon special deal for $499 and it now includes a litter removal attachment that you snap on the scooping grate and dumps all the litter into the waste bin so you don’t have to fuss with removing and turning the chamber to completely empty it.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@debbiegirllove1]

I have the PETKIT PURA MAX and I absolutely love it. It honestly has great odor control without the deodorizer. You just need to buy it separately as it’s not included with the litterbox it’s called PETKIT N50 and you place it in the small area on the red top of the trash compartment. Even when opening there’s no pungent smell. For the rest depending on how your cat pees (standing up, more to the side) it can leak or if your litter isn’t high enough and you have a very enthusiastic digger. Most of the errors are actually by bad use of the litterbox, it’s unfortunate that the company themselves doesn’t give clear instructions. For example the trash compartment is only supposed to be opened during maintainance mode or when the litterbox is off. Otherwise it will detect the traah weight as a cat. But once you’re aware of all these little things it’s honestly the most hands off product. I don’t even use it automatically but I just look at the notifications and based on that start the cleaning cycles myself. It seems to be less stressful for my cats than hearing it clean all day.

[@brokenwrench404]

I’ve had the pura max since June and it’s been great. No leaks or any complaints. I know the first ones had a fiber interior that was upgraded to a rubber lined one after initial complaints about it leaking. I absolutely love mine, I use to scoop 4 litter boxes which was a total pain. I’ve been considering buying another one but would like a slightly larger model for my huge bob tail and maine coon

[@syumassh]

Hmmm, I just got mine very recently and it came with a fibre bottom. It was the latest batch apparently. In fact the rubber liner appeared in their initial launch videos; so I don't think the rubber liner came 2nd?

[@michaelhinchey]

What model are you looking at for a taller one? I need something larger for my bigger cat amd don't know whixh one. Litter robotbis tall but small.

[@lolasylvie2289]

Did you found a larger model for your maine coon ?

[@user-jb8un8zg4m]

Need a bigger one too! Found any?

[@gskills]

Thank you for this review!

[@bytestream]

Great review Mallory. I bought the Pura Max about 12 weeks ago and absolutely love it. I didn't even know leaking was a thing until I saw your review. I have a 7kg British Longhair and no issues with leaking. I use Worlds Greatest cat litter green clumping. I think the leaking might definitely be related to the litter, as the litter I use clumps extremely fast (made from corn). Urine wouldn't be able to reach the liner before it has absorbed into the litter in my case. Or as someone else mentioned, could be the cat is urinating right on the edge of the liner, doesn't want to get right into it etc. I removed the deodoriser, and the round access panel on the side which holds the deodoriser. It made my cat more comfortable getting in, with an added porthole on the side he can see out of (he's actually jumped out of it twice through the side porthole, so he has the main entrance plus emergency exit now haha). The deodoriser scent is strong, off the charts strong for my nose, so it would be 1000 times more powerful to a cat, likely too much I expect. Would definitely not purchase with deodoriser if I was buying again. It also takes a bit of room inside, so he has more space now. Took about 2 weeks for my cat to switch over to it, with it sitting next to the old litter tray to get him used to it. Finally one day I switch them out, we had one accident on the floor near it, which I picked up and put in the Pura max, showed him, and he has used it since. The app is pretty good and shows times of use, average duration, cat weight, you can put it into sleep overnight (cleans in the morning if used overnight to avoid waking house up). Also has configurable waiting time before cleaning (I set mine to 25 mins). I was fully expecting you to rave about it, as I have been so happy with mine, definitely won't be going back to a normal litter tray, but have kept the old one as a spare.

[@makifguzey]

Hello, thank you for sharing experience. I have 3 british shorthair. And I always travel. Do you think that if I leave home 1 week, Can it be enough in terms of capacity. It has 6 L litter capacity and 7 L trash capacity. I am afraid of capacity. What Do you think about that?

[@maygodblessyou6003]

Thank you for your detailed review ❤️ so helpful

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

You are so welcome!

[@dole265]

Thank you for the honest review

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

My pleasure 😊

[@jimmysmith4026]

A while back you did a review of the pet safe scoop free auto litter box so I purchased one and while it isn’t everything the company says it is I still like it very much so thanks for the advice!

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Glad to hear it! I've been using their newer model and am still happy to see that this is one of the few automatic litter boxes that simply does what it's supposed to.

[@chema22r]

Thank you a lot! Your review was very useful 😃

[@ewalsh3871]

Thanks for the review. I won't be wasting my money on this product. 👍👍

[@loretta_3843]

I wasn't looking for a change but for the price, leaking and more effort for a deep clean than my traditional litter box gives me in a week, I'm still not looking for a change. Your reviews are great because you've tried so many products, you'd know what to look for before I'd even thought of it, thanks!🐈

[@brokenwrench404]

I have this litter box and haven’t experienced any of the same issues she has. Mine doesn’t leak, it has a maintenance mode that puts the drum opening straight up for adding litter and I’ve cleaned mine a few times since getting it this June and I really don’t think it’s that involved. I wipe down the insides with Clorox wipes and gloves between full cleanings with a litter change. I’be been thinking of buying a second one. I’m disabled and use to scoop 4 litter boxes that would cause flare ups and increased pain. This litter box is better than what she’s showing here.

[@loretta_3843]

@@brokenwrench404 thank goodness you're having a good experience! I can't remember where I wrote it, or if I deleted it because I tend to ramble (in case you didn't notice! Also, I'm hardly a great writer) but I was thinking it's a shame if these automatic options end up being more work because it would be so helpful for those with disabilities/mobility issues. My kitty has started to prefer going in the garden so, weather permitting, I can go a week without having to change the litter anymore (thanks pus!) For some people, having a pet is interaction with another living being and it's sad if some couldn't even have that😕 I'm going on again, but I know even if mine was working ok, I'd be hovering over it looking for problems after hearing that other users have had bother - truth is, I just can't be trusted with a litter box that's a little fancy!😄 Very glad it's not everyone's experience and hopefully, this is the start of better design, reliability and soon enough lower prices. Then hopefully, we can all find what works best for our situations 😸

[@sal_lppl2318]

I’ve been using pura max for over a year now and it works really well

[@whiteknightcat]

Thank you for this honest appraisal - this is why yours is such a valuable channel! Now, a couple of points ... - when loading litter from the 20 pound jugs as attempted, pour the litter into that small opening like you would motor oil - with the spout at the top and using one hand under as a pivot as you tip the jug in. This should keep most of the jug outside for most of the pour. - when cleaning out the device, you get to do it against absolutely amazing scenery. Focus on the positives!

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Thanks for the advice.

[@TilmanBaumann]

I will get my Popur delivered soon. It's the only new cat litter box that actually tries to do something different. I hope it's going to be as great as advertised. Since you have become the cat litter box testing authority, this would be a nice one to review for you. :D

[@marko_v]

Wow, all these contraptions seem like such a hassle vs. just a box lined with a disposable bag. Still, I find these reviews fascinating and well-done. Thank you.

[@earthwanderer8694]

Thanks for review this product. I ordered Holaki Self Cleaning Cat Litter Box: Automatic Cat Litter Cleaning Robot - Large 65L Space & Odor Removal. After 2 weeks there was an aweful odor and I found it leaking. I searched for the cause of the leak but never found it.

[@andreguu]

i have had mine for 1 month with 2 kittens and it has been working great, no problem whatsoever

[@romymerlin7260]

Thank you for your resumee ❤ by now all the problems seem to be fixed. Our PuraMax has a maintenance mode to refill catlitter very easy, also it can empty itself out before deep cleaning. And we also dont have any leaking issues 🎉

[@Cyber6Kucing]

Thank you for sharing 💕💕

[@shivinexzliao]

have the same product, there's actually a maintenance mode that the entrance can rotate upwards for you to add litter

[@nicolasackermann4927]

I have been using the Petkit pura max for about 6 months with my two bengals. I never had any leaking issues. Because of the price I did hesitate to buy it but now I can say no regret, the product works great and my cats look happy with it. Since I have it, I just need to replace the filled bag every week and clean the inside of the product every 4 weeks. I especially like the App which allow us to check if the cats are doing ok when we are away for vacation. During this time, our friends or neighbors taking care of the cats have also less work to do…

[@AwesomeLand123]

I think the litter may make a difference. What litter do you use?

[@aloysha2141]

My 3 bengals love it and have had no problems with leaking either! The litter robot 3 couldn’t keep up at all. Also I use dr elseys litter

[@makifguzey]

Hello, thank you for sharing experience. I have 3 british shorthair. And I always travel. Do you think that if I leave home 1 week, Can it be enough in terms of capacity. It has 6 L litter capacity and 7 L trash capacity. I am afraid of capacity. What Do you think about that?

[@gazzadude2258]

I have the pet kit pura max its great, since this video was made they must have updated it as you now have an empty litter function via the app with the use of a sheild you place over the grate/comb, they also provide 2x grate/combs for different litter types, Also I can comfirm there is little to no odors from this unit ..the waste bin lid works very well, my 2 cats dont mind the odor atomizer as I have it set to only work 3 x a day ...its more for when your litter is maybe a bit old and ready to be changed, I havent had any leaks yet, as my cats tend to dig a hole and are pretty good at aiming at it, I have one cat thats a kicker and this unit actually keeps most of the litter inside , one thing i did to make it better at removing all the clumps is the grate/comb is ment to swivel back and forth freely but with my unit out of the box was binding up this left the grate open slightly and let small bit through, the fix was to remove it and sand down the end pins slightly so that it could swing easily.

[@nabeelparoya]

Can you give the link to purchase that please

[@fawn588]

Interesting. I've never had any of these problems and I've had mine for a year. Just stumbled across your review while looking up some cleaning instructions

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Yeah, the experience with this litter box seems to be quite varied; glad you've had a good one!

[@krispy19]

Been eagerly waiting for you to review this product! Shame it has a leaking flaw 🙁 Amazing content as usual, love your work! 🥰

[@Kyarrix]

It's not just the leaking problem it's the chemicals in the compartment with the cat. That is a significant design flaw because it potentially endangers your cat. Add to that the fact that the interior is very small, this is not worth spending money on. If it were half the price it would still be too much.

[@caseyadamswenson]

@@Kyarrix you do not have to use those chemical deodorizers, they even sell an option without it.

[@wolfe1970]

@@Kyarrix Pretty sure the spray doesn't activate whilst your cat is in there

[@Kyarrix]

@@wolfe1970 I understand that but it doesn't sit well with me. You don't want a module with potentially toxic chemicals in that very small space where your cat goes. Our dummies chew on everything, so that would be a problem. That, the leak and the expense and the small space make it a no-go for us. I wish someone would design a larger automatic litter box. These guys are 6 months old and they are 9 lb each, not overweight at all. The box we had when we adopted them 3 months ago was wide and shallow and they got used to using a big box. I replaced that with two Modkat XL boxes leaving the top flipped open and front entry so there's a lot of air flow. That seems to be working okay for the moment. If you have a different or better solution I am open to it, I have underlying asthma that is usually not an issue but I was very sensitive to the Okocat litter, It made me miserable. We are back to using clay litter now, Dr Elsey's per the recommendation of this channel.

[@scooter433]

You do a great job!

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Thank you. 🙏🙏

[@PinkFlowers365]

never heard of this box! Thanks

[@01chittock]

I had a litter robot open air, and I threw it away after the sensors which really are in a silly place. They got damaged with litter dust even though I tried to keep clean. I was sent another sensor for me to replace, but I couldn’t be bothered. I’m looking for a new one , and had looked at this one. But I thought the way the wastes was removed looked like it would get very dirty, and then to see that this one leaks the urine……😢that’s a big no no for me. Thanks for the review.😊

[@mFuSE81]

Wow, very interesting! We have the petkit Pura max from Indiegogo crowd funding campain, the very first generation of this. It has a different mat which is complete rubber. The new generation have the mat you had, some kind of textile. We didn't had ever a leak problem with the rubber mat. But.. After one year of usage it got really worn out - and we got from customer support a new mat for free - the same you have from the start - the new textile one, but not yet installed. Seeing this how leaky it seems to be, we would like to keep our old rubber version :(

[@brokenwrench404]

I have a pura max from this June and I know it has the upgraded non leaking mat. I absolutely love this litter box. I’ve also been thinking of getting a extra internal mat to rotate in during cleanings so I can clean the dirty one better and soak it overnight

[@danwemet]

Got my pura max from indiegogo 2 years ago. No issues so far, no leaking thankfully. My unit came with a rubber liner if anyone was curious 👍

[@caseyadamswenson]

A comment on the filling. There is a maintenance mode that spins the door up so very easy to pour in clean litter. Does take a bit to get used to since you have to rotate it back down to see if you have the right amount. But after a couple times becomes quite easy. Thanks for highlighting the leaking issue. Will definitely watch for this with mine. So far no issue though. Also for price. They frequently run sales and I got mine direct from them shipping after taxes for $430. I agree still a lot. But a far shot from the msrp some are referring to in the comments.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Ah, thanks for mentioning that. I did also try pouring it in from the top but found it a bit awkward in the way you described, but you're right that it's a bit more convenient than going from the front.

[@caseyadamswenson]

Also forgot to mention. If you remove the deodorizer it is a small hole that is easy to empty the litter from. The mess I made the first time pouring from the front wasn’t a good time. Way easier from the side.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

@@caseyadamswenson Right! Thanks for mentioning that. Appreciate you sharing all of these tips from experience.

[@kdelph1]

The leaking in mine was so bad the smell was the worst when cleaning it every two weeks. Trying out the pet snowy box and so far no leaking. Its a lot bigger but the uv light deodorizer seems to work well so far. Pls review the pet snowy litter box when you can!

[@shelleym4283]

Thank you!!

[@AwesomeLand123]

I wonder if you should experiment with different litter that is more immediately absorbent for heavy peeing. Great video, btw!

[@SirAuntieMane]

We just discovered the pee leakage issue in our Pet Kit Max, this video was very helpful. I wish I had seen it before but it was a gift after discussion with a friend. Oops. I would say their ramp is also a problem can the height of it is awkward as well.

[@nicolasrees2123]

We’ve got the Pura Max, haven’t seem to have any leaking issues. Thought our bigger of our 2 Siberians sometimes either doesn’t turn around or just doesn’t go in and poops straight on the mat out the front or over the edge of the front on to the matt. Thinking maybe one of those guards might encourage her to get in more or turn around. But would like a review on this new Pet Snowy Snow+ Litter box would be awesome, looks like it could mitigate some of the issues I have with the PURA Max

[@doctorjui]

I have been using it for a month. The machine looks huge but usable area for cat to stand or move around is very limited. My cat is 3.3 kg and is just ok inside it. At the beginning, he avoided it as it was small and the fabric tray was soft and felt unstable & unfamiliar. Luckily, he adapted to it slowly and I do not get the leak issue. I think it depends on the way cats urinate. By the way, I use tofu cat litter and set delay time to 3 minutes for the litter to clump properly before the dumping and inside is a lot cleaner than yours. I think they do a good job with lining coating. So far so good though. I just found an accessory that I could attach to the sieve when I want to dump all cat litter. Seems very convenient. I am thinking about getting it.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

That accessory sounds interesting! Would love to see that. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@loadspiller]

You are looking great....Whatever you are using in your hair is working!! You look much brighter!! Thank you for all you do!!!🤩😙

[@Atarix777]

I have the Pura X since about 2 years and its a great machine. One day I wanted to give a try to the MAX but now i am not that convinced anymore...

[@elizabethochoa6842]

Could you do a video on how to deep clean a Litter Robot, please? I wish the liner was easier to remove and hose down. We've dissembled it entirely just to do a deep clean 😱

[@JoostH.]

Thanks for your unbiased review, hard to come by these days. I decided to not go ahead and purchase this device untill the leakage is fixed.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Glad to be able to help. Thanks for your appreciation.

[@DestinyDiamond]

Yessssss. I have the petkit puramax. My cat loves it. I've had it for a year but if you don't keep enough litter in the box, the cat can and will claw at the bottom and will create holes in the bottom which is where it leaks for me. You can always clean the bottom often to avoid build up or mold.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Thanks for the insight!

[@brokenwrench404]

I’ve had mine since June of this year and it’s been a godsend. I use to scoop 4 litter boxes and it was a nightmare being bent over for that long while breathing in litter dust. Even the dust free ones have some dust. I know they upgraded the removable platform inside to one that was a heavy material and rubber lined after first run model owners complained about leakage. Maybe they sell those separately. I’ve been thinking of getting a extra to rotate in with cleanings so I can soak the dirty one for longer times

[@ArabianBytes]

Really good to know, I never thought about that!

[@radiochickpro]

Or just go with the Litter Robot. No leaking. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@DashDrones]

​@@radiochickpro yep, leaking is terrible. Have two LR3s but need a bigger unit for one of the cats. The LR4 is not an option. Not sure what to get..

[@TDAEON]

Glad I watched this. These automatic boxes seem like they are a nightmare to clean. The convenience of auto dumping the waste is def outweighed by the inconvenience of taking these auto boxes apart. And I think scooping throughout the day is good for keeping an eye on the health of the kitty's poos and pees. Yea and leaky box would def be a deal breaker. I suppose you could stick a potty pad in there to absorb the urine but why even bother given the cost of the box and other options available at that price point.

[@hamim1001]

thank you very much for these helpful videos . I want to ask a direct question if you don't mind. I have 3 cats almost they are 2 years old. According to your experience if you were me which Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box you should buy. Your experience is enough for me

[@F.M.Directie]

Hi, Could you do a comparison Pos & Cons of the LavvieBot S and the Litter Robot 4.

[@letmetalk2240]

I have the same issue. Urine found at the top of the base unit. I cut the plastic litter bag to the shape I want and place it at the entrance. This is to drain the cat urine back to the inside of the globe when the cat pee at edge. So far it works.

[@joey86bu1]

Thanks M!

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

You are so welcome!

[@nursekazhasaknife9124]

Thank you

[@andy.bernard]

There needs to be some crazy breakthrough in automatic catboxes before I ever spend that kind of money on one. The all seem to share a common issues - they're too small, and dont always get 100% of the waste cleanly, and without a bunch of smell.

[@loretta_3843]

Must admit, my cat isn't huge by any stretch and the automatic ones always look so cramped. Unless it's due to a particular reason, I'd rather just stay as is and put that money in an emergency vet account.

[@shaunshazi]

It's almost never $699. They have regular sales and coupons bringing it to about $400-450. I have one and I've been lucky enough that my kittens don't use it in a way that causes leaks. It's a shame that it has this flaw because otherwise I've been very happy with its performance especially compared to an earlier LR3 we had.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

True. Thanks for mentioning this.

[@nikoniko1965]

Wow Litter robot drives me crazy with the stopping and errors but at least it doesn’t leak. I see a new pet safe scoop free - are you testing that too? I also have one of those but my cats hardly use it. I don’t think they like the crystals 😢

[@ArabianBytes]

Absolutely love this channel. I agree the leaking issue is a problem, however I have had tried the peetree, lr4 and pura max. None are perfect, the puramax is best for smaller cats that's Pee low. High pee'rs or pee on the side will cause the leaks which can only be avoided with tape. Fortunately none of my cats do this, so me like 70% of the amazon reviewers agree. 1. I agree the design is flawed, however you do not mention that the issue only affects pee'namis on the side :-) or if cats claw the litter pan (I.e. create holes, fixed by not allowing the litter to go low) 2. You mention no odour control, this box does much better at odour control than any other box, given it is covered. N50 tablets that you can purchase separately are indeed helpful, but not entirely required. 3. I think you should mention that Pura Max is available internationally with international support (yes from china) Keep up the amazing videos!

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Thanks for all of the added information!

[@mqandil]

Been using the PETKIT pura X for over 2 years and have been reasonably satisfied, but I have switched to the newer pura max as of 3 months ago as I got it as a gift from my mother in law. I absolutely love it. I love the compact design and love the APP. After watching your video I was worried about the leak issue, but After 3 months of use I honestly haven’t noticed or detected the problem you are describing with the pee leaking from the cylinder past the cloth liner. Everything is dry and no leaks so far. Not sure why you are experiencing the Leak issue. Perhaps you have a defective unit. Regardless I am glad I don’t have the problem. Finally PETKIT offers a snap on plastic cover, allowing you to recover all the used up litter into the collection drawer to make it easy while you deep cleaning your pura max. So you snap on the plastic cover called “cat litter removal” then select dump,cat litter from the app and in less than a minute you recover all the dirty litter and dump it away…. I highly recommend the pura max

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

I see! It sounds like they've made some changes since the video was made; this does sound quite good. I'll reconsider my assessment.

[@mqandil]

@@AllAboutCatsYT just want to say thank you because if we don’t have people like yourself evaluating manufacturers latest products, manufacturers would not feel the need for making changes or upgrades. Your videos keep these guys honest, so we are indebted to you. Thank you. Mark

[@BrezieBree1]

I’d love to see a review on the Leo’s Lou too

[@SussanTeo]

I replaced my old Puramax of 2+years which has the rubber liner which do not leak. The new one with a new liner (not rubber) leaks a lot. Disappointing as I love the machine. I now uses tape along the liner joints. Hope that it will help! I hope that Petkit do something about it.

[@EvolverDX]

If you have a leakage, just use less of your used litter. That should fix the issue. Normally the seal is tight enough that nothing will leak through, but if too much litter is in the box the mat gets pulled down and the seal isn't thick anymore.

[@localchumb]

I’m still patiently waiting for that self cleaning litter box that doesn’t seem to have that glaring issue or two that would just make it a lot more work than taking a few moments to scoop every day. I really hope they take this videos feedback though and come out with something efficient! Btw Mallory, do you ever feed Wessie or Forest any cooked chicken breast? I sometimes give some unseasoned, cooked chicken breast to my cats as a means of making them feel included at the dinner table. They really seem to enjoy it but I was thinking of giving them some turkey for thanksgiving but that may be too greasy. Any thoughts? Btw, the scene of you cleaning the litter box with the mountains in the background was very serene. Thank you for including that 👍🏔

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Forest isn't as big a fan, but Wessie LOVES some cooked chicken or turkey. Probably his favorite foods in the world. As long as you remove the skin, bones, and seasoning, it would be a wonderful treat. Enjoy!

[@bookmouse2719]

Thank you.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

You're welcome, Book Mouse.

[@christinebrookes4586]

Hey thanks for the review. Was going to buy it not now . I can't find your review on the petkit x ? Is that any better? I could seriously use some help . I had to get rid of my litter robot due to series issues. Brought a meowant tray and although it was good in most areas it leaked pee and had to return. Then ordered another brand and the app didn't measure weights accurately at all and it only self cleaned about 30 percent of the time so had to return that too . Now I'm at loss as to what to buy 😢

[@rlarizbeascoa]

¡Gracias!

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Muchos gracias!!

[@LushyWorld]

Hi sorry for my English ^^voila I received it today and I would like to know how you made the transition between his old litter box and the pura max. Knowing that mine is fearful (like for her bowl and PETKIT fountain it took her two days to be a little comfortable!) Now it’s okay, but the litter box is something else, in addition we had to put it in another room because where there is its litter box there is no place!!! I’m a little afraid to have bought this for nothing even if I think it’s going to be fine especially since they worked on the problem of urine leakage (by the way to know if it’s the old or the new version, under the hood on the right above the trash the cog is white now while before it was red/orange)

[@Deng1ong]

Do you need to use PetKit trash bags? Or can you use grocery/normal trash bags? Also I see that there is a new version listed on amazon for 598, have you heard if they fixed the leaking issue yet? Thanks!

[@XxdextriousxX]

I’m sorry but as soon as you said there was a leaking issue I did not consider it at all without having to watch the rest of the video. Cat pee is very pungent and I don’t feel it’s worth purchasing with that flaw. Great helpful review!!

[@nervousbabbs2769]

I'm not sure if you have reviewed the breeze litter box yet but I got a breeze XL for my big fat old boy that was too big to use basically any covered litter box but he was peeing backwards on the wall don't know why he has always just peed like that it's not spraying either he's already seen the vet about it he's just a weirdo but the pellets are awesome it's so easy to wipe down with a baby wipe every time you change out the pellets it doesn't stink you can get the litter pads that go underneath or the pee pads that go underneath that smell really good and they're awesome I don't know this is the most sanitary litter box I've ever owned in my life I literally did like a three paragraph review on Amazon for it the pellets are the most expensive part to me but you only have to replace them every 30 days

[@PascalBrax]

Interesting, the inside bottom of your Pura Max is different from the ones I've seen on other videos, yours seems like some sort of fabric while the older videos I've found are made of rubber, maybe it's that why it leaks?

[@bettyboop1524]

It seems that PetKit puts out products, waits for reviews, makes improvements then puts another upgraded item out to market. I am currently waiting for my Breeze 2 backpack. I've spoken to their customer service and found both people friendly and knowledgeable.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Since publishing this video, I've noticed the same thing.

[@ghassanalturk8525]

I have one since January 2022. i didn’t have any Urin leakage. I think this has to do with way your cat pees. Maybe i was lucky. I must say i was really relieved since i don’t have to scoop my cats poop any more. The deodorant device did went broken after a couple of months. But PETKIT sent me another one for free. I found the Customer Service really good as i had this problem.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Hmm, thanks for sharing your experience. Glad everything went so well!

[@evalinajb11]

Can you review the furbulous litter box ?

[@hkschubert9938]

Just an ordinary litter tray is good enough. Sifting it is a labor of love Millennials !!!

[@alphamegaman8847]

That would definitely be a Pass. Had an Automatic cat box back in the late 2000's that cost about $250-300 As I recall. Worked Awesome. It used a Plastic litter for the cats scratching needs that would not absorb any moisture or odors. When it did a clean cycle, it would sift the litter for solids and deposit in a macerator that would add a bit of liquid and deodorizer, blend it up and pump the poop and urine out of the system and into a drain pipe or toilet into your sewer system. I think it flushed the poop and urine reservoirs a second time as well. Then it would clean the litter and sifting mechanism with cleanser/deodorizer, and dry the litter and litter bed with hot air to make the system ready for next use. Was well made and could have made Mine and my 21Lb and 19Lb cats lives, Sooo much easier! But Nooo! One of them refused to use it! But he would Luxuriate on the Freshly cleaned, Warm, litter.😒 Spa Day!😁 Was looking at another review here of the CatGenie and that was what I had. Mike in San Diego.🌞🎸🚀🖖

[@CinCee-]

the Cat Gini?

[@ReneMatuscak]

absolutely shameful, such an expensive product with such a flaw, irresponsible company, and saying to use tape or clean using paper towels is outrageous, people should not buy this. Shame on the company. Nice reviews as always.

[@divineher7129]

can you please do a video on the new costco wet food ???

[@makifguzey]

Hello, thank you for sharing experience. I have 3 british shorthair. And I always travel. Do you think that if I leave home 1 week, Can it be enough in terms of capacity. It has 6 L litter capacity and 7 L trash capacity. I am afraid of capacity. What Do you think about that?

[@FURYGAMECLIPS]

I've had it for months and I can atest it hasn't leak. Maintenance would avoid leakage. Periodically add kitty litter when it runs low!! You can program a reminder to add litter daily or weekly

[@Martin-M]

HI, so which automatic cleaner is best or do you recommend one?

[@tylerbest1269]

great review! I ended up purchasing one on Indiegogo for me. all your points are valid and I have the same issues. title is a little bit deceiving saying $699 I have never seen it that high price starts at $530 and they have 10% off for first time customers on their website with free shipping. even the beginning of your video it says $590. the pee isn't a deal breaker for me since my 2 cats don't pee on the edges that often but its definitely a oversight that should be addressed properly by pet kit! The inferred sensor for me I find it never really works as well at the weight sensor. and when trying to do maintenance of the little box it can be annoying if one of the cats or yourself trips the sensor since there is no way to override it and you will have to wait a few minutes for it to resume the cycle. The odour control for me feeding my cats a raw diet and using dr elsys litter I have no need for the spray or any other de odourising I actually find the flap to be very effective for me. There is a new function on the add called maintenance mode that will tilt the litter robot so you can add more litter easily. Cleaning isn't bad for me. Also point you kinda hovered over is it is extremely quit while in use. to conclude i will actually be ordering another one on black Friday this year but there is a lot they could improve on but the price is substantially cheaper than the litter robot.

[@LyraPyxisVT]

which one you bought?

[@tylerbest1269]

@@LyraPyxisVT i got the pura max when it was on indigogo im very happy

[@LyraPyxisVT]

@@tylerbest1269 ah

[@reenna78]

Hi,appreciate if you could do a review for Catlink Auto Pet Litter too.Thank you.

[@dee3005]

Can you try catit 6 meal feeder!?? I’m dying to get it but I don’t want to invest that much in it if it’s not worth it 😭

[@babyjohn1481]

I will say that I have a pura max and now have had two break on me since April of 2022. The first one I unplugged to clean and it just stopped working completely. Took a month and a half to get a replacement. My replacement is now having weight sensor issues after only a few months and I’m being told that none are available to replace my broken litter box. Feels like a huge waste of almost $900 CAD

[@novanna]

There is a "max" line on the lining which I noticed you had ignored. This actually helps to prevent the leaking, at least it prompts my cat to pee within the lining so I never have the leaking issues you mentioned. I love this litter box! 🥰

[@Ben71548]

You know there is a cleaning slip that you buy for it and it empty’s the litter out after you internet it and click clean.

[@crimsonfrozenheart]

Can't we just apply heat glue to the crevice and fix the leak? I'm thinking of purchasing one, hopefully I don't break it right after

[@reneehalse2007]

I’m really worried cause I have a cat that is an obsessive digger. Like he will do it for a few minutes and I really don’t want him to scratch and make it Leak. Do you think that will happen?

[@johnnyfreedom9586]

Best litter option - disposable litter box with World's Best Cat Litter (flushable corn). Keep it in your shower so when they kick out the litter, you're taking a shower anyway, and throw the entire thing away when it's time. Or use a plastic litter box to save buying a $7 disposable every time, easy to clean with World's Best and flushable cat litter rules.

[@ethicscannie5716]

My cats LOVE World's Best Cat Litter. Have used it since they were wee babies and one will turn 18 this month. (Expensive, but worth it, even though my old plumbing can't deal with it.)

[@johnnyfreedom9586]

@@ethicscannie5716 it’s expensive but well worth it, my cats love it too.

[@ethicscannie5716]

*I* love it too! 🤗

[@ethicscannie5716]

Seems that the only good thing is the app. So you're paying $699US for an app that you can only really use to weigh your cat! Thank you for evaluating this device for us.