# Furbulous Self-Packing Review (2026): Safety, Pros & Cons > Furbulous Self-Packing review: enclosed scoop self-cleaning box for cats 3.3–22 lb. Safety sensors, running costs, pros, cons and our 6.2/10 verdict. - Source: https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/litter-boxes/furbulous-self-packing/ - Markdown version: https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/litter-boxes/furbulous-self-packing.md - Last updated: 2026-11-12 --- - [Home](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/) - [Compare litter boxes](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/litter-boxes/) - Furbulous True Odor-Free Self-Cleaning and Self-Packing Litter Box 6.2 ![Furbulous True Odor-Free Self-Cleaning and Self-Packing Litter Box](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/_astro/furbulous-self-packing.RdajHh0D_2qBQWx.webp) Furbulous · Mid-range # Furbulous True Odor-Free Self-Cleaning and Self-Packing Litter Box Review Not recommended for most homes; included because it's a popular self-bagging listing. - Enclosed scoop - Cats 3.3–22 lb - Clumping litter $$$$ Mid-range Price tier: Mid-range price tier · see Amazon for today's price [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL1ZFSQY?tag=selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com-20)[Safe for my cat?](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/tools/cat-safety-checker/#model=furbulous-self-packing) Opens Amazon in a new tab. By [Self-Cleaning Litter Box Guide Editorial Team](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/about/) · Updated November 12, 2026 · [How we score](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/how-we-research/) We haven't tested this box ourselves. Our score comes from maker specs and manuals, named hands-on reviews and owner reports; where a test result appears, we name the outlet. ## The verdict Self-bagging is a nice idea, but the Furbulous is a cautionary example. Cats.com's reviewer found it loud enough to scare her cats, unreliable at cycling and too small, and gave it 3.3/5 with 1/5 for construction. The bigger issue is safety: its door-and-scoop design could trap a cat if the sensors failed. For the same money the PuraMax 2 keeps its entrance open. ### What we like - Seals waste into bags automatically - Weight, proximity and infrared sensors - Odor stayed contained in cats.com's test - Disassembles easily for deep cleaning ### Watch out for - Cats.com: design can trap a cat if sensors fail, and one owner reported it - Construction rated 1/5 by cats.com; very loud at first, then refused to cycle - Small tray, too small for large cats - Proprietary bag rolls ## Score breakdown Cat safety 5.2 Cleaning & odor 7 Ease & reliability 6 Value 6.8 Enclosed scoop · cats 3.3–22 lb · Weight, Proximity, Infrared ## Furbulous Self-Packing specs | Brand | Furbulous | | --- | --- | | Mechanism | Enclosed scoop | | Cat weight (automatic mode) | 3.3–22 lb. Cats.com quotes the maker's 22 lb limit; Best Buy lists 25 lb. | | Cats per box | The maker gives no number | | Kittens & small cats | Listing says cats over 3.3 lb; supervise small cats. | | Safety sensors | Weight, Proximity, Infrared. Weight, proximity and infrared sensors (cats.com). | | Entrance during cleaning | Can close or trap. Cats.com: it has a door that doesn't close on its own, but the way it scoops could trap a cat if the sensors failed, and one owner reported that happening. | | Litter | Clumping. Clumping litter. | | Entry | Cats.com: the litter tray measures about 16 × 16 in, and the front entrance is too small to pour litter through from the tub. | | Unit weight | 28.7 lb | | App / Wi-Fi | Yes | | Self-bagging | Yes, seals waste bags automatically | | Odor control | Seals waste into bags automatically when you press auto-pack. | | Consumables | Furbulous self-packing bag rolls. Proprietary: the box needs the maker's refills. | | Warranty | 1 year | | Price tier | $$ Mid-range ($300–$549). $359.99 at Best Buy and Target (snapshots); cats.com reviewed it at $319.99. | - Weight range sources disagree: 3.3–22 lb (maker, via cats.com and Aosom) vs up to 25 lb (Best Buy). Running costs: with our defaults, consumables for one cat come to about $4.30 a month plus litter. See the full breakdown in the [cost calculator](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/tools/litter-box-cost-calculator/). Specs are compiled from manufacturer pages, Amazon listings and independent reviews and can change between production runs. Confirm the weight range and what's in the box on the Amazon page before buying. We haven’t tested the Furbulous Self-Packing litter box ourselves. This review draws on cats.com’s hands-on review, which rated it 3.3 out of 5 with 1 out of 5 for construction, plus the Amazon listing. The Furbulous is an enclosed box with an internal scooping mechanism and a door. Its selling point is self-packing: press auto-pack and it seals the waste into a bag for you. It sells for about $320–$360. Snapshots showed $359.99 at Best Buy and Target, and cats.com reviewed it at $319.99. We include it because it’s a popular self-bagging listing, not because we recommend it. If you still want to compare, [check the price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL1ZFSQY?tag=selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com-20). ## Who it’s for (and who should skip it) Honestly, it’s not for most homes. It might suit a single small or medium cat whose owner badly wants self-bagging at a mid-range price and will supervise the box closely. Most people should skip it. The safety concern is the main reason, followed by build quality and size. For about the same money, the [PETKIT PuraMax 2](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/litter-boxes/petkit-puramax-2/) keeps its entrance open while it cycles, and WIRED calls it the best option for most people. If self-bagging is the must-have, the [PETKIT Purobot Ultra](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/litter-boxes/petkit-purobot-ultra/) does it with a far better review record, at a much higher price. ## How it cleans, and how safe it is Cats.com says the Furbulous uses weight, proximity and infrared sensors. Its scooping mechanism works inside an enclosed chamber with a door. Here’s the problem. Cats.com found the door doesn’t close on its own, but the way the box scoops could trap a cat if the sensors failed, and one owner reported that happening. For that reason, we list its entry as not staying open. WIRED, for one, won’t recommend devices that close completely during cleaning, because the machine could fail to sense the cat. For context on why this matters, cats.com reported in October 2024 that a cat named Mochi died when the door of a self-cleaning box closed on her neck. That was an Amztoy box sold on Amazon, a different product from a different company, and not the Furbulous. But it shows what’s at stake when a box can close on a cat. Read [are self-cleaning litter boxes safe?](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/posts/are-self-cleaning-litter-boxes-safe/) for more. The listing says cats over 3.3 lb. Given the trapping concern, we wouldn’t run it automatically with a small kitten. Check your cat with the [cat safety checker](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/tools/cat-safety-checker/#model=furbulous-self-packing). ## Living with it ### Reliability and noise Cats.com’s reviewer found it very loud at first, loud enough to scare her cats. The maker claims 37 dB during packing. Later, the box refused to scoop because it thought a cat was nearby. A box that won’t cycle defeats the point, and false detection like this is the kind of problem our [troubleshooting guide](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/posts/automatic-litter-box-troubleshooting/) covers. ### Size Cats.com measured the litter tray at about 16 × 16 in and found it too small for large cats. The maker’s limit is 22 lb, but Best Buy lists 25 lb, which tells you the figures aren’t consistent. The unit weighs 28.7 lb. ### Litter and refilling It uses clumping litter. Cats.com found the front entrance too small to pour litter through from the tub, so refills are awkward. ### What it does well It does seal waste into bags automatically, and odor stayed contained in cats.com’s test. It also disassembles easily for deep cleaning, which cats.com counted in its favor. ## Running costs The Furbulous needs its own self-packing bag rolls. We couldn’t confirm their price, so our cost model uses Whisker’s $1-per-liner price as a stand-in at about one bag per cat per week, plus Dr. Elsey’s Ultra at $22.99 for 40 lb from Chewy, at 10 lb per cat per month. That’s about $10 a month, or roughly $121 a year, for one cat. Over five years, with the box at $320, we estimate about $923 for one cat and about $1,526 for two. Because the bags are proprietary, the real figure depends on what Furbulous charges. Check before you commit, and run your own numbers in the [cost calculator](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/tools/litter-box-cost-calculator/). ## What you’ll need beyond the box - **Bags:** Furbulous self-packing bag rolls. They’re proprietary, and we don’t list one because we couldn’t verify a listing. - **Litter:** [Dr. Elsey’s Ultra unscented, 40 lb](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009X29WK?tag=selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com-20). - **Mat:** a [Gorilla Grip 35 × 23 in mat](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HKN7HMP?tag=selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com-20). - **A backup box:** keep a regular litter box out, given cats.com’s reports of the box refusing to cycle. The warranty is a one-year limited warranty, per the Amazon listing. ## Bottom line Self-bagging is a good idea, but the Furbulous is a cautionary example. Cats.com’s reviewer found it loud enough to scare her cats, unreliable at cycling and too small, and gave it 3.3 out of 5 with 1 out of 5 for construction. The bigger issue is safety. Its door-and-scoop design could trap a cat if the sensors failed. For the same money, the PuraMax 2 keeps its entrance open. Compare safer picks in [best self-cleaning litter boxes of 2026](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/posts/best-self-cleaning-litter-boxes-2026/) and [best budget self-cleaning litter box](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/posts/best-budget-self-cleaning-litter-box/), or use the [litter box matcher](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/tools/litter-box-matcher/) to find one that fits your home. Ready to buy? · 6.2/10 Furbulous True Odor-Free Self-Cleaning and Self-Packing Litter Box $$$$ Mid-range Price tier: Mid-range · Enclosed scoop · cats 3.3–22 lb [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL1ZFSQY?tag=selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com-20) ## Litter and supplies for the Furbulous Self-Packing Litter, liners, odor refills and mats sold on Amazon that fit this box. Check the listing confirms your exact model before you buy. - Litter**Dr. Elsey's Ultra unscented clumping clay cat litter, 40 lb**Compatible, third-partyUnscented, hard-clumping, standard-weight clay: the type Whisker recommends and most globe and drum boxes are tuned for. Not for ScoopFree crystal trays. Check your box's sifter: PETKIT asks for granules under 0.5 in.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009X29WK?tag=selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com-20) - Litter mat**Gorilla Grip cat litter mat, 35 × 23 in**Universal fitBig enough to catch scatter from most globe boxes; textured backing stays put.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HKN7HMP?tag=selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com-20) - Litter mat**Gorilla Grip cat litter mat, extra large, 40 × 28 in**Universal fitThe size we'd put under open-top boxes, which both WIRED and Tom's Guide found fling more litter.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QNCB6YF?tag=selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com-20) - Litter mat**iPrimio jumbo cat litter trapper mat, 32 × 30 in**Universal fitHoneycomb two-layer mat with a waterproof layer, for cats that kick litter far.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AUU90IW?tag=selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com-20) Compatibility checked November 2026. More in our [litter and supplies guide](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/accessories/). ## Furbulous Self-Packing FAQ ### Is the Furbulous self-packing litter box safe? We have concerns. Cats.com found its door doesn't close on its own, but the way it scoops could trap a cat if the sensors failed, and one owner reported that happening. It has weight, proximity and infrared sensors, but for the same money the PETKIT PuraMax 2 keeps its entrance open while it cycles. ### Is the Furbulous big enough for a large cat? Probably not. The maker's limit is 22 lb (Best Buy lists 25 lb), but cats.com measured the litter tray at about 16 × 16 in and found it too small for large cats. The Neakasa M1 or Litter-Robot 4 has far more room. ### Can kittens use the Furbulous? The listing says cats over 3.3 lb. Given the trapping concern, we wouldn't run it automatically with a small kitten. Scoop a regular box by hand until your kitten is bigger, and supervise small cats if you use it. ### What bags does the Furbulous need? It uses Furbulous's own self-packing bag rolls. They're proprietary, and we couldn't confirm their price, so the running-cost figures on this page use a stand-in bag price. ## Sources - [amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL1ZFSQY?tag=selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com-20) - [cats.com](https://cats.com/furbulous-true-odor-free-self-cleaning-litter-box-review) Not sold yet? ## Alternatives to the Furbulous Self-Packing ![PetSafe ScoopFree SmartSpin Self-Cleaning Litter Box](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/_astro/petsafe-scoopfree-smartspin.BIyzfviQ_Z2dYtaz.webp) ### [PetSafe ScoopFree SmartSpin Self-Cleaning Litter Box](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/litter-boxes/petsafe-scoopfree-smartspin/) 7.9 - Tilting drum - 2.5–25 lb Owners who want a big-brand globe box with app tracking under $400. $$$$ Mid-range Price tier: Mid-range typical street price; check Amazon for today's [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4GHS7V6?tag=selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/litter-boxes/petsafe-scoopfree-smartspin/) ![Neakasa M1 Open-Top Self-Cleaning Litter Box](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/_astro/neakasa-m1.BQlFduq4_Z2eBr1w.webp) ### [Neakasa M1 Open-Top Self-Cleaning Litter Box](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/litter-boxes/neakasa-m1/) 8.3 - Open-top - 2.2–33 lb - Entry stays open Large cats and cats that refuse hooded boxes: no hood, no weight ceiling to speak of. $$$$ Mid-range Price tier: Mid-range typical street price; check Amazon for today's [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP8XYYKC?tag=selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/litter-boxes/neakasa-m1/) ### [PETKIT PuraMax 2](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/litter-boxes/petkit-puramax-2/) 8.5 - Tilting drum - 3.3–22 lb - Entry stays open Most one- to three-cat homes with average-size cats: the best value among the well-reviewed boxes. $$$$ Mid-range Price tier: Mid-range typical street price; check Amazon for today's [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFYF2D7D?tag=selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/litter-boxes/petkit-puramax-2/) [Compare all 14 litter boxes →](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/litter-boxes/) ## Helpful guides [Top picks ### The 8 Best Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes of 2026, Ranked for Safety and Value The best self-cleaning litter boxes of 2026, ranked: Litter-Robot 4, PETKIT PuraMax 2, Purobot Max Pro 2, Neakasa M1 and more, with safety and cost notes. 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