Included: 1 SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder, 1 grey bowl, 1 grey split bowl (2 sections), 1 grey mat, 1 SureFlap RFID-collar tag

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 The Cat Mate C3000 and Dog Mate D3000 feeders from Pet Mate are virtually identical feeders, but the difference between them is that they have slightly different feeding nozzles to suit the different kibble sizes of cat and dog food. 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. 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 Unlike their 4 and 6 day feeders, this 90 Day Pet Feeder from Andrew James is designed for dry food only. The timer can be programmed to feed your pets up to 4 times a day, and the 10.6 litre capacity means it can hold enough food for up to 90 days (with 1 meal per day).The Bluetooth is also used to send notifications to the cat owner via a smartphone app. The app will store the data of how much your cat is eating, at what duration, and how many times of the day. If it detects any unnatural behavior from your cat, it will send you notifications to alert you of this behavior. This way you can know if you need to start monitoring your cat more closely or even take it to the veterinarians.

DR: "The Cat Mate C20 is designed to feed one or two kittens cats or small dogs while you are away. This feeder is very simple to use with its 48 hour timer on each lid. Easy to clean:Bowls and mats can be hand-washed in hot water. The lid has a slider for easy removal.The feeders with a large storage bin that dispenses food into a single bowl range in size up to 10 litres, which is enough to provide regular meals for a number of weeks. Food Type The first type has a hopper on top, which drops food into an open container below. These are only suitable for dry food, and the main advantage is that they have a larger capacity than the other types of feeder. This means you can schedule food to be dropped for a longer period of time than with the other types of feeder. Rotating The control panel is easy to use, and allows you to programme the feeder to open at 4 different times. You can also pre-record a voice message of up to8 seconds which plays when the feeder opens, to let your pet know it is dinner time. The feeder will remain open until the next feeding time, which lets your pet eat at their own pace, but still receive meals on a regular schedule. The body is made from a sturdy plastic that is easy to keep clean, and features durable anti-tamper lid clips. Thefeeding trays are also easily removablefor ease of cleaning.

Microchip-controlled pet feeder for cats, app to review data, integrated weighing scales accurate to 1g, can be used for wet and dry food, prevents food being stolen by other pets, rubber-sealed bowlsMy cats took about a month to become comfortable with the feeder. One of the cats was particularly spooked by the sound of the motor and wouldn’t go near it for a couple of days; but with a bit of patience, you should be fine. Here’s a video of the early stages: We’ve got some great tips in our FAQs section to help you choose the perfect automatic pet feeder for your furry friend, no matter how big or small they may be. However, the main features to look out for in an automatic pet feeder are the capacity and portion size, the overall size of the feeder, what type of food it can be used with and how easy it is to use. Are you looking to feed more than one pet with your feeder? Will your chosen feeder be big or small enough for your pet? Can your feeder work with wet food or just dry food for your dog or cat? How easy is it to configure the settings to suit the needs of your pet? These are all important things to consider. Best automatic pet feeder shortlist: Microchip activated food bowls and feeders for cats are what the market calls a selective feeder. It means that you can select which one of your cats will be able to open the feeder to access the food. This is where the microchip comes into the story. You can program the feeder to open to only your selected cat with the implanted microchip number, and only when that cat approaches the feeder. It is ideal for multiple cat households because they ensure that each cat gets the nutrition it needs. In case your cat does not have a vet implanted microchip, these feeders can be used with a collar tag included with the feeder. What Are The Benefits Of Microchip Feeders? On top of being easy for your pet to feed from, the automatic feeder should be easy for you to use, too. You'll need to be able to easily configure the settings for the necessary timings, the number of meals and portion sizes for your pet and have an interface that is easy to understand when it comes to low-food or power alerts. When should you use an automatic pet feeder? 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.