These Automatic Cat Feeders Have Daily Feedings Covered
As a cat owner herself, this writer can attest to the fact that if there is anything more tedious than cleaning my beautiful Tabby’s litter box, it’s routine feedings. Granted, I know that sounds bad. I promise my cat is well taken care of (some might even say she’s a little spoiled). However, if you take care of a feline (and if you clicked on its article, it’s probably safe to assume that you do), then you know it’s very similar to taking care of a child, except the former doesn’t have opposable thumbs. You can’t tell your cat to just “get it themselves,” but you can have an automatic feeder prepare their meals for you.
If you thought self-cleaning litter boxes were a luxury, feast your eyes on the best automatic cat feeders. While designed to provide sustenance to your fur baby, it’s obvious these robotic systems are made for the cat owner’s convenience: Some automatic cat feeders operate via remote control, while others can connect to your smartphone via downloadable apps. You can schedule feedings around your pet’s unique feeding plan and manage their weight via portion-controlled servings. Some machines are even designed with a sound recording feature that lets you record a message for your cat, either calling them to eat or just saying “hi” and reminding them that you love them when you’re on vacation.
Ready to dive in? These are the best automatic cat feeders to buy right now.
1. Dogness Mini App Automated Pet Feeder
BEST OVERALL
Not all automatic cat feeders look robotic. On the contrary, the Dogness automated pet feeder comes in three fun colors (pink, white, and turquoise), looks sleek, and will add a pop of color to your decor. But beyond its aesthetic, this automatic cat feeder can house 2 lbs of food at a time. It’s remote-controlled via the free Dogness app, on which you can set your pet’s feeding time and portion amounts, or you can choose to use its “feed now” option that lets you rev up the machine from anywhere, at any time. Plus, with its anti-jamming technology, you don’t have to worry about your pet’s dry food getting stuck in the system.
Buy:
Dogness Mini App Automated Pet Feeder
$109.99
2. PETLIBRO Automatic Cat Feeder
BEST POWER SYSTEM
PETLIBRO’s Automatic Cat Feeder might not operate via an app, but that doesn’t mean this machine is any less high tech than the rest of them. This automatic cat feeder can be programmed directly on the system through its easy-to-use LCD screen. Simply plug in details like your pet’s age, weight, and activity level, and based on this data the machine will dispense one to four meals per day. What’s more, this machine runs on a dual power supply: It has a 5V DC adapter while three alkaline D-cell batteries sustain its power and setting memory in times of power outages, ensuring your pet will always be fed.
Buy: PETLIBRO Automatic Cat Feeder $56.09
3. WellToBe Automatic Cat Feeder
BEST DOUBLE FEEDER
If you’re the proud pet parent of two fur babies, the WellToBe Automatic Cat Feeder has you covered. This upgraded automatic feeder is designed with a two-way splitter, dispensing food into two stainless steel bowls that can hold up to three cups of food at a time. It’s designed with a built-in voice recorder and a speaker, so you can call your pets to their meal, an anti-clog technology to work through potential jams, and infrared sensors that alert you when your pets’ bowls are full or the machine needs to be refilled. The device is also powered by a power adapter, plus four D-size batteries in case of a power outage.
Buy: WellToBe Automatic Cat Feeder $89.99
4. Petsafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder
BEST SMART FEEDER
The Petsafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder is made for techies (or, at the very least, anyone attached to their phone). The smart device is smartphone compatible and Alexa enabled, meaning anytime, anywhere, you can digitally connect to the machine and command a feeding. You can schedule your pet’s meals up to 12 times daily and monitor how much they’re eating, and you’ll receive a notification on your phone when their food supply is running low. And, speaking of, if a restock is in order, you can make it so that Amazon Dash Replenishment automatically reorders your pet’s food when it’s running low.
Buy:
Petsafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder
$169.99
5. Cat Mate C500 Automatic Pet Feeder
BEST FOR WET AND DRY FOOD
We know what you might be thinking, but no, this isn’t a Roomba. Cat Mate’s disc-shaped automatic cat feeder comes in two sizes: three meals and five meals. It’s made from plastic and runs on three AA batteries. It features five food compartments for five individually timed feedings, and each can hold up to 11. 5 ounces of wet food that is kept fresh via twin ice packs that lay under the dishes. What’s more, both the C500dish lid and bowl are dishwasher-safe, so just pop it in with your next load once empty.
Buy: Cat Mate C500 Automatic Pet Feeder $50.99
6. SureFeed Microchip Small Dog & Cat Feeder
BEST FOR GREEDY PETS
Pet siblings are no better than human siblings when it comes to stealing one another’s food. With the SureFeed Microchip automatic feeder, however, your cat’s plate will be well protected from unwanted grazers. This smart machine only opens for its assigned pet as it will only activate if it can get a read of your fur baby’s programmed microchip or RFID collar tag. And because the bowl is securely sealed, it can keep both dry and wet food fresh and pest-free.
Buy: SureFeed Microchip Small Dog & Cat Feeder $149.99
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