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Automatic food dispensers are wonderful gizmos. They can check compulsive eating in cats and also give you one less chore! As a bonus, they can babysit your Bengal when you need to skip the house for a day or two. Without further a-mew, let’s look at the best automatic cat feeders that are available today!
1. WOPET 6L Automatic Cat Feeder with Wi-Fi
This feeder is a sweet pick for cat owners who like to control everything with their smartphones. It comes with an app that is user-friendly and the interface is not only attractive and easy but it offers options like portion control and scheduling up to 15 meals daily. You’ll also get a notification when your cat has consumed a lot of chow and stock is running low!
Pros
- App and manual operation are easy.
- Reliable.
- Battery back-up.
- Voice recorder.
Cons
- The Wi-Fi can be a little tricky.
- Not suitable for wet food.
2. Cat Mate Automatic Digital Pet Feeder for Wet Food
This cat feeder is a great choice for owners who want to feed their masters – sorry, cats – a balanced diet of semi-moist, wet, and dry food. Cat Mate designed a clever rotating device that reveals compartments at the programmed times, ensuring that your cat never misses a meal. It’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to get up early to feed their pet or know that they’ll be running late at the office some afternoons.
The feeder can hold up to five meals and a special compartment hides a pair of ice packs that keeps wet food fresh for up to 24 hours. You also don’t have to worry about the messy nature of moist cat food. Once the portions are gone, simply pop the tray into the dishwasher and forget all about it!
Pros
- Dishwasher-safe feeding tray.
- Two ice packs.
- Easy to program.
- Each compartment holds 1.25 cups of food.
Cons
- Not suitable for holding wet food for longer than a day.
3. Faroro 7-Liter Feeder for Maximum Volume
Maybe you have a clowder of cats (we adore that collective noun!). Perhaps you’re just tired of filling the cat feeder every day. Either way, the answer is a maximum volume dispenser and Faroro did a pretty good job with this one. The stylish feeder is easy to set up and program, thanks to a user-friendly LCD interface. Located on the top of the device, you can easily select options like choosing up to four meals a day as well as portion size. It also contains a battery to ensure that your furry friends stay fed during a power failure.
Pros
- Large 7-liter capacity.
- Power-failure safe.
- Stylish.
- Easy to use.
Cons
- Not suitable for wet food.
- Buttons are small.
4. Petlibro’s Feeder for Two Cats
We love how this feeder allows two cats to eat together! So, if you’re looking for an automatic dispenser for your pair of felines, then this might be the right pick. To start with, the quality is noteworthy. Most other feeders have plastic bowls but Petlibro includes two stainless steel bowls that are way more hygienic!
The intuitive program panel is a breeze to use and it allows you to plan up to 10 meals a day and the portion size. The latter ranges from a tablespoon’s worth of kibble to four cups of dry food. You can also look forward to recording your voice to call your cats at mealtimes, even when you are not there!
Pros
- 20-cup capacity.
- Easy to operate.
- Voice recorder.
- Stainless steel dishes.
- Locking lid for nosy cats.
Cons
- Not suitable for wet food.
- The bowls do not clip into the tray.
5. Petsafe Eatwell 5-Meal Feeder for Cats and Dogs
This feeder is great if you prefer a battery-operated dispenser instead of something that needs to be plugged into a power source. No longer limited by short cords, you can truly place this feeder anywhere that suits your cats. Besides this small convenience, Petsafe also designed a 5-meal carousal that dispenses correct portions at their selected times. It’s a basic but solid cat feeder that you can trust to care for your pets and it’s also owner-friendly!
This device is easy to assemble, program, and fill with food (which can be either semi-moist or dry). Speaking of yummy-smelling stuff, Is your pet giving you googly eyes for an early meal? Simply push the “feed now” button to feed them ahead of schedule!
Pros
- Dishwasher-safe.
- Takes 5 cups of dry food.
- Reliable.
- Portable.
Cons
- Not suitable for wet food.
- No power cord.
6. Petsafe 6-Meal Automatic Feeder
If you liked the previous cat butler but need something with more oomph in both the volume and battery departments, then hire this guy. Similar to the 5-meal feeder, PetSafe’s larger 6-meal dispenser is also portable due to its cordless design – but here’s the most magical thing. The battery life is an amazing 9 months, ensuring a cost-effective way to feed your cat while you aren’t there or the power’s out.
The feeder is also pleasing to use and comes with a flexible programming panel. You can select up to 6 feeding times a day, control the portions, and immediately dispense food when the cat complains that it can no longer wait! At the end of the day, it’s a basic, fuss-free, and sturdy feeder that you can rely on.
Pros
- Suitable for dry food and semi-moist kibble.
- BPA-free bowl.
- Carousal is dishwasher-safe.
- 6-cup capacity.
Cons
- Programming options are useful but limited.
7. PetMate Gamma2 for Custom Meal Schedules
This incredibly flexible cat feeder gives you two programming choices. You can either select options from 6 preset feeding times or program your own schedule to hold up to 6 meals! In total, it also has a convenient capacity of 28 cups of dry food. This device also gives cat owners peace of mind with its airtight hopper, keeping kibble fresh and safe, and the design is also jam-proof to avoid blockage and pets going hungry. Power options include a USB plug and batteries.
Pros
- Dependable.
- Slow feeding mode prevents cats from eating too fast.
- LCD display.
- Prevents stale food.
- Jam-proof.
Cons
- Plastic bowl.
- Not smartphone compatible.
8. Best Cat Feeder for One Pet in a Multi-Pet Household
Sometimes, one of our cats gets a little chubby and they need to go on a diet. Perhaps they need special food to treat a medical condition. This usually means that you need to give their food separately from your other cats who do not have the same dietary needs. This can be exhausting!
However, we found this delightful device that recognizes your “special” cat and opens the lid only to him or her. This feeder comes with a chipped collar tag that identifies the right pet. Once it senses the cat approaching, it opens and automatically closes when the cat stalks off. You can add wet or dry food, and since it’s battery-operated, the feeder is portable as well.
Pros
- Works with existing microchips too.
- Prevents overeating.
- Keeps other pets away.
- Portable.
Cons
- Only holds one meal.
- No programming options.
9. Arf Pets Feeder with a Camera to Monitor Pets
Are you a hands-on cat person? In that case, you probably wouldn’t mind watching your favorite feline while they enjoy a meal in your absence. This perk allows you to monitor and even talk to your pet (it comes with a handy two-way audio feature!). But while it’s fun to speak and mew back and forth, what practical benefits does this feeder offer?
Well, you can fully control this device via an app including tracking meals, scheduling meals, and also dispense food as you see fit. The HD camera can also record, so film those adorable cat conversations! The tower also holds 29 cups of dry food and the bucket and bowl are both safe to chuck into the dishwasher.
Pros
- Keeps owner and pet in close contact.
- The camera can record.
- Large tower volume.
- Easy to operate and clean.
- Stylish.
Cons
- Not suitable for semi-moist or wet food.
- Setup requires a learning curve.
10. Amazon Basics No-Power Food and Water Set for Cats
This set works with gravity, so you never need to replace the batteries or worry about tripping over a power cord. Fill them up and place them wherever they need to be, they are portable, durable, and easy to clean.
The food container holds roughly 24 cups of kibble while the water canister holds a gallon. Thanks to their transparent bodies, it’s also easy to check at a glance how many nibbles are left! These feeders are perfect for a household where pets can graze at will and the rubber feet also ensures that, while your cats are munching, the tower won’t move or fall over.
Pros
- Needs no power.
- Portable.
- Easy to fill and clean.
- Large volumes.
Cons
- No programming options.
- Very basic.
FAQ
Q: Can a cat feeder completely replace an owner?
No, an automatic cat feeder is meant to help the owner not replace them. Owners still need to check that feeders are working properly and safely throughout their use.
Q: Can you leave a cat alone with an automatic feeder?
Yes, but ideally no longer than a day. Feeders might malfunction or the cat might not trust the new device, leading to skipped meals.
Q: Can two cats share an automatic feeder?
Of course! But only if they get along and make sure that the feeder also comes with twin bowls.
Q: How do you put wet food in a cat feeder?
Make sure the ice packs are ready and then simply spoon the food from the tin to the feeding bowl. Easy-peasy.