You can remove the batteries safely and replace them with fresh batteries. Once the new batteries are inserted, the flashing red lights should stop. The feeder is ready to be used again. Receive detailed insights: Notice changes in feeding behavior which may be early indicators of illness or behavioral issues. There maybe those of you who regard the SureFeed feeder as overkill, but it’s good if you have your pet on a calorie-controlled diet, or want to show your vet how your pets have been eating recently, given that meal-time enthusiasm is a good proxy for general health. You can see the times of day that they tend to graze: Only permits access to a registered pet’s microchip or RFID collar tag to prevent other pets from stealing food. In most multipet households, the struggle to keep one pet out of the food of another is real. Over the years, I've had dogs obsessed with the cat kibble and vice versa. I was never sure if each pet was getting the nutrition they required.

What is included: 1 SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Connect, 1 grey food bowl, 2 grey half-sized food bowls, 1 grey mat, 1 SureFlap RFID collar tag, instructions manual Access is controlled by the microchip so the lid only opens for the cat with the registered microchip. This can be particularly helpful when giving specialist food to one pet or when trying to help a pet lose weight. Data on the feeding behaviour of your cat can be found on the app on your smartphone. That way, you can always keep an eye on your pet’s food consumption and can spot changes early on.

I was disappointed that the lid doesn't completely seal the food which, in our case, resulted in an ant swarm on a particularly hot day. Because the hub can only be about 30 feet from the feeder to connect, some households may find themselves needing to place it in an unusual location. Monitor food consumption: See how much, how often and for how long their pet eats, to get a comprehensive view of their pet’s eating patterns. Those who have multiple pets also receive advice on how to train them. It goes into further detail about training cautious pets with the feeder. Surefeed Remove Pet

There’s no time-limit to this; you just graduate your pet to the next stage when it’s ready with a press of the button. The app also features a setting whereby you can set the speed at which the cover slides, speeding it up or slowing it down as you deem appropropriate, meaning your pets should eventually grow accustomed to how it all works. The training is set up in four stages to get your pets used to the sudden motion and (reasonably quiet) noise of the motor, starting with the lid almost completely open and ending with it completely closed. MADISON, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE)–Sure Petcare, the pet technology specialist, today announced the launch of the SureFeed® Microchip Pet Feeder Connect, the next generation of the best-selling SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder, which monitors the eating behavior of pets. The smart feeder monitors how much and when a pet eats, sending real-time updates directly to the pet owner’s phone. The new product also features integrated scales, which enable owners to provide accurate food portions to their pet at every meal. Ultimately, though, you get what you pay for, and the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Connect is superbly designed. While it isn’t exactly a must-have, you may well end up wondering how you got by without it. What is included: SureFlap Hub, ethernet cable, USB cable, 4 plug adapters (UK, EU, US and AUS), instructions manualWhile there are a number of high-quality automatic pet feeders on the market, this is one of the few that allows you to program access for particular pets while keeping others away. And while I was initially intimidated by the hoops I had to jump through to set the thing up, in the end it took less than 15 minutes to get the hub, feeder, and app functioning. The cons Connect with family and friends: Share access to the app with friends and family, which is ideal for pet sitters and day-to-day care. Felaqua Connect is the latest product to join the Sure Petcare suite of connected products. It is a water bowl that is designed to not only be cat-friendly, it also monitors your cat’s water intake, giving you peace of mind. The bowl also refills with clean, fresh water automatically as your cat drinks. What really make this feeder stand out is the curved rectangular opening positioned in front of the bowl. This is the important bit, as it has four scanners embedded within. When it detects a registered pet’s microchip, the doors will slide open. If your name’s not down, you’re not coming in. In 2017, Sure Petcare expanded its product range to include connected devices designed to provide proactive pet care by giving owners data and insight into their pets’ day-to-day behaviours, activities and routines. Over time, this information will provide pet owners a greater understanding of their pet’s health and well-being. Sure Petcare sells direct through retail stores and veterinary practices in 35 countries.

If you have several pets you will know that one pet stealing another’s food happens often. The SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Connect ensures that each of your four-legged friends only has access to the food intended for them. The SureFeed Microchip Feeder Connect has integrated scales enable you to accurately portion your pet’s food, ideal for pets on specialist diets, prescription or weight management programmes. The Sure Petcare app allows you to set the food portions, with LED lights indicating when you have achieved the ideal portion weight.The theory of the Microchip Pet Feeder Connect is sound, but in practice there are a few awkward niggles to work through. The positioning of that halo means pouring dry food directly into the bowl is almost impossible; you'll either need to scoop it or pull out the bowl to fill it, the latter option of which doesn't make an awful lot of sense if you're trying to use the built in scales. There's also acclimatization to think of. The lid certainly seems strong enough to keep persistent (smaller) dogs out when it's not time to eat, and we would imagine the promise of food would mean they wouldn't be too troubled by the slight sound and action of the lid opening and closing. The three cats we tested on varied in their responses. Unfortunately the wimpiest of the three – realistically, the one whose food issues would be most readily fixed by the Microchip Pet Feeder Connect – really didn't like it. That is in no way a fault of the Microchip Pet Feeder Connect, of course. This is a solid and well-engineered piece of hardware; cats, in general, do not match that description.