While these basic options make programming easy, it also means the PetSafe feeder may not work for very specific meal plans. For example, if you need to feed cats at different times day-to-day, there's no way to do that since the PetSafe dispenses at the same time (or times) every day. Weighing in at 2.13kg and with a food capacity of 4.3litres, the T D measures 24.5 cm deep x 19.5 cm wide x 38 cm tall.

One of the good things about this feeder which makes it unique to many other feeders is that it can dispense very small portions of food, as small as one tablespoon of dry food if needs be. This makes it perfect for small or very young cats with tiny appetites. What sets this model apart from previous Petlibro feeders is the upgraded camera lens and the addition of the Petlibro Lite smartphone app (available for both iOS and Android devices).If those features sound interesting, an automatic feeder might be a fun addition to your gadget collection. But if you only care about making sure your cat’s fed while you’re away, a standard programmable feeder will work equally well. 5. Microchip Automatic Cat Feeders Remove the feeder lid and food bowl. Place feeder in desired position on wooden board, locate the moulded-in retaining clips and mark a screw hole using a suitable screw down through the centre of each hole. The Wopet Automatic Pet Feeder holds up to seven pounds, or slightly under 30 cups, of dry cat food while providing reliably timed feedings with consistently sized portions. Even with its ability to hold a significant amount of kibble, the feeder has a sleek design that keeps it from looking bulky or overwhelming a space.

Press the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to move the highlight frame to MEAL 1. Press and hold the ADJ/SET button for 3 seconds until the MEAL 1 hours starts to flash. Set the hours for MEAL 1 using the UP or DOWN arrow buttons. Press ADJ/SET to save setting.

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One feature which has become increasingly common in feeders is the ability to record your own voice calling your cat for dinner! If at any point during setting a button is not pressed within 30 seconds, all digits will stop flashing and any adjustments made will revert to default/previous settings. To find the best automatic feeder for your pet and their needs, we’ve highlighted some key features to look out for: Capacity and portion size

As for the interface, the simplistic technology—while reliable—does leave room for improvement. A knob gives you the ability to delay the feeder from opening for up to 48 hours, and each hour is represented on the knob by a dot with no regard for additional intervals. This means that you are only capable of programming the feeder to open at the hour and not by the minute within the hour. Put some cat food in the open tray of the cat feeder, this will encourage them to eat from it, once they are happily eating from it remove their old bowl. Programming using the digital display takes some time because the buttons are only labeled with symbols. You’ll need to read the manual to know which buttons to push and in what combination, but it’s fairly easy once you get the hang of it. The older style rotating cat feeders usually have up to 8 small compartments which you can program different times for. This automatic cat feeder offers an experience similar to other rotating dish-style feeders but has a few added functionalities.The Pawbo Crunch is a great option if you want to monitor and carefully control your cat’s diet, on the app you can view a diet report containing feeding and nutrition data statistics. If you’re going away for the weekend but are struggling to find anyone to nip in and feed your cat, then this Closer Pets C500 Automatic Pet Feeder could be the ideal solution for you. It guarantees that your pet will be getting the right amount of food at just the right time. It can dispense very small portions of food making it ideal for cats with very specific dietary needs. Not all feeders have this so if this is a function that you feel would be useful (and fun!) for you and your cats to enjoy then make sure you do your research (have a look in our table) to find out if the feeder you want has it. Battery or Plug? One of the fun features of this feeder is that it allows you to record a personalised message for your cat. Simply press the mic button to record a message up to 10 seconds long, this will then be played when food is dispensed, calling your cat to their bowl (not that they are likely to need much encouragement!).