Comments on: LitterMaid Self Cleaning Cat Litter Box (LM500)

By: Kermit Brown

Kermit Brown — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:54:17 +0000

Have had our LM500 for about 5 years with no major problems. Yes some cleanup exists with the rake but we have managed well without too much trouble and feel it has done a good job for us. We are in the process of purchasing our second unit. Kent Jobes – Shady Cove, OR

By: Jan Goodyear

Jan Goodyear — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:53:31 +0000

This is my third unit (functioning) in 5 years. I have two cats and have no trouble with it keeping clean. This unit is working as it should. It has now been over a year with no problems at all. My first one worked for about 1 1/2 years before the wire got caught on the wheels and broke the wire and the wheel. The motor went on my last one, after about 2 years of use. I replaced it 3 times, in a 2 weeks period, before I finally got a unit that didn’t either make a loud racket or get stuck in a repeat back and forth sweep. I am very happy with these when they are working, it is just getting one that does work.

By: Jenifer Laws

Jenifer Laws — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:53:05 +0000

The cats will love this box. all my cat wants to do is crap all day now. I’ve ran out of ex-lax, and all the bread is gone. it may not look that cool, but a giant spoiler and some flames painted on the side may change that.

By: Robin Harris

Robin Harris — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:52:31 +0000

I tell you what, I’ve never experienced joy like that of my cat, Tiddley Widdles, until the day I bought him the LM500. This thing is the bees knees ! You just put him in it and watch with wonder as he does his business in it. Then when he’s done it’s just ten minutes wait(I timed it with my watch and it is exactly ten) till the mechanism starts up. The noise it makes is similar to what you would imagine the noise of a rat raking gravel in a shoe box lid to be.
Like a flash the feline excretions are whiskered away
into a small container. I then remove this from the device and throw it out the window. Easy as that. I’d recommend it to anyone who owns a cat and has 90 dollars to spend on the little creature.
Ah here comes little Tiddley now, I think he wants me to empty the LM500 for him so he can have another go !

By: Lark Dale

Lark Dale — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:52:08 +0000

First 1 lasted 3 plus years before dropping dead. I love this thing most because it quickly stores away the cat’s deposits before they become something akin to the Devil’s incense. If your cat has a small canine buddy, or you have a little one learning to crawl, I also highly recommend the Evenflo Plastic Mesh Security Gate so your cat’s “business” remains personal.

By: Norma Cokeley

Norma Cokeley — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:51:18 +0000

….I have had cats for years and they have always used the great outdoors for their litter box. I hate cleaning a litter box. Then my male tabby came home twice with broken legs (running from coyotes, I think). He had to be kept inside after that, so welcome to the catbox world. I tried every variation of cat box available. I still hated reaching in every other day and fishy out all his little gifts. I finally broke down and purchased the Littermaid. I could not be happier. The cat likes it, he did like to stare at the motor and rake running for about a week but then he grew tired of it. I pretty much forget about it with one cat. I can go a couple of weeks before it has to be emptied (I just pour the contents into a plastic bag and reuse the container). I did add a cabana so that it would keep any extra smell in (and the dogs out), and an air freshener nearby. No problems with the motor and I have had this unit for months. I do use the littermaid litter. It’s seems a little pricy but it works the best in the unit and I dont seem to buy any more litter then before. This was a great investment, I do enjoy spending less time cleaning the catbox. I recommend it to anyone with one cat…….

By: Barbara Eldridge

Barbara Eldridge — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:50:22 +0000

I have owned one of these before and it lasted for about 4 years and 3 cats. This works so well. My only complaint is that when I bought this one is that the rake continued to go and would never stop. At first it was just that it would rake the litter four times in a row then stop but after a day or two it just wouldn’t stop at all. There was nothing in the way to make it continue and the litter level was were it was suppose to be. I thought well, alright I’ll reduce the litter level a little more and eventually I tried without anything in it and the machine kept running. So I had a defective machine. I have yet to put the new one in the cats room but I am hoping that it will work properly. When it does it is FANTASTIC!!!

By: Greg Roberts

Greg Roberts — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:49:39 +0000

Wow! Having two cats in the house, I was burdened down with cleaning out two litter boxes. . . what a hassle! A friend of mine bought the littermaid and insisted that I should buy one as well. I was hesitant. I thought it was just a gimick, but after the first 3 days of not having to deal with the mess and the smell, I was sold! The littermaid scoops up the clumps and deposits them into the plastic container, which then seals itself. Very cool! The only negative thing is that you have make sure that you have just the right amount of litter and that the rocks are small enough, otherwise the scooper will get stuck. I’d def. recommend this to any other busy kitty-parent!

By: Judy Burkett

Judy Burkett — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:49:12 +0000

Finally a gadget that really does work!
After having my first cat for two weeks I tired very quickly of changing the litter box. I paid $100 for this product and it has worked quite well. It has has been reliable and cost effective. Make sure you do use good clumping litter and the practice of putting a cheap piece of carpet and maybe dustbuster nearby are good ideas for small litter spillage. The plastic containers arent cheap but are reusable. I like the suggestion of a small garbage bag as a liner. I will try that. I also like the suggestion of spraying a thin layer of silicone at the bottom to ease with material that might stick to the bottom or the rake itself. I also suggest putting small amount of baking soda in the litter and the plastic receptacle itself (Easily scraped off)Small fecal pieces can escape the raking process, but the rake reliably gets everything else I would give this product a rating of B+ or A-. Its not always 100% perfect but after four years, I couldnt imagine having a cat without it.

By: Jerry del Rio

Jerry del Rio — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:46:01 +0000

My two cats named Teenie and Lentie adore this product. Whenever I bring them to the kennel, they claw at their Littermaid and mew as if they wanted me to bring it with them. I built a platform for the Littermaid so that they would feel like princesses when doing their BIZNESS, if you know what I mean. The cleanup is great and I will be sure to get one of these for all the cats I know! MEOW!!!!