Looking to buy an automatic cat feeder? Smart thinking. Perhaps you've booked a trip abroad? Maybe you work long hours? You may just want to make your life that little bit easier. Whatever the reason, investing in an automatic cat feeder means you can ensure your feline friends remain well-nourished and happy.
To help you find your next automatic cat feeder, we have carefully picked out some of the best you can buy. Our favorite is the Roffie Food Dispenser, which can be programmed to serve your kitty up to four times a day. Oh, and you can record your very own voice message that plays whenever it's feeding time – cute, right? To learn more about this design, plus some of the other top products available, read on.
Roffie Food Dispenser
Feeds your cat four meals a day
This design has a generous capacity and is made to keep the food fresh in the feeder.
Pros:
- 7-liter food hopper
- For up to four meals a day
- Stay-fresh design
- Program portion sizes
Cons:
- Doesn’t take wet food
The Roffie Food Dispenser will keep kitty in kibble even if you’re away for a while. You can set it to dispense up to four meals a day, specifying the time and what size the meal will be as well. There’s room for 7 liters of food in the hopper – that’s 29 cups – so it can keep your pet nourished for days, and the lid seals the food in, so your cat’s food will stay fresh. You can record a message on this feeder, and let your cat know that the food is served, and because it has space for batteries as well as a power adapter, you needn’t worry about your pet going hungry if there’s a power outage.
SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder
Prevent other pets stealing with a design that can detect the assigned microchip
Dish up wet or dry food with this model. It will open in response to the right cat’s microchip making it ideal for households with more than one pet.
Pros:
- Microchip responsive
- Works with wet or dry cat food
- Training mode for timid cats
Cons:
- Battery powered only
The SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder is a clever design that’ll open up in response to your cat’s microchip and close when the cat moves away. It can stop other pets stealing and, if your cat’s on a prescription diet, ensure that only he or she gets the special food. The feeder works with 9 (Avid Secure), 10 (FDXA) and 15 (FDXB) digit microchip numbers, but it also comes with a lightweight RFID collar tag that you can use instead to communicate with the feeder. You can fit 13.5 fluid ounces of wet or dry pet food into the feeder, and the lid creates a seal to keep food fresh once it’s in there. Nervous cat? There’s a training mode that closes the lid in stages to help timid pets get used to the movement.
Iseebiz Automatic Cat Feeder
A well-priced design with plenty of great features
Dispensing up to four meals a day, and with a sensor to stop food overflowing, this automatic cat feeder won’t bust your budget and is a great buy.
Pros:
- Four meal scheduling
- Infrared sensor to prevent overflow
- 3 pounds capacity
- Built-in voice recorder
Cons:
- You need to wipe it clean
If your cat insists on waking you up early at the weekends, and you want to be prepared for days when you’re out, the Iseebiz Automatic Cat Feeder is a top value buy. You can program it to deliver up to four meals, plus there’s a portion control setting to avoid overfeeding and an infrared sensor to stop the bowl overflowing. This model lets your cat hear the sound of your voice, too: there’s a 10-second voice recorder to call kitty. When it comes to cleaning, you’ll need to use a damp cloth then dry the feeder with a towel.
Petlibro Automatic Cat Feeder
This model can feed your feline friend up to six times a day
With an easy-to-read LCD panel, plus a clog-free food dispenser, this is a smart choice indeed.
Pros:
- Up to six meals per day
- LCD panel
- Twist-lock
- Personalized recording function
Cons:
- You are recommended to clean this by hand
Your little kitties will never miss a meal with this Petlibro Automatic Cat Feeder. With a 6-liter food tank, it has a twist-lock lid to keep food fresh and secure from any unwanted diners, plus a modern control panel with an LCD screen. Not only is it stylishly made, but it is also highly functional: your cat can receive up to six meals per day, and the dispenser has an anti-clog design. For the most part, it is hassle-free, but we should mention that the recommended cleaning method is by hand. That said, it is otherwise pretty paw-fect.
PetSafe 5 Meal Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder
Simply fill the slots and program
A design that’s fuss-free to set up and will dole out the dry and semi-moist food of your cat’s preference.
Pros:
- Inexpensive
- BPA-free trays
- Dishwasher safe
Cons:
- Pretty basic
- Not the best looking
If you’re looking for a straightforward design that’ll keep your cat content, the PetSafe 5 Meal Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder, which is battery operated, could be the ideal choice. Rather than having a hopper for storage, this feeder has a five slot tray, which allows you to portion the meals yourself, just like you’d do if you were at home. The meals are uncovered one at a time at the hours you’ve set. Cleaning is simple, too. The BPA-free plastic food tray goes on the top shelf of the dishwasher to keep things hygienic.
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Have you found the purr-fect automatic cat feeder yet? If not, don't sweat it. We have summarised our top choices accordingly. Our all-time best feeder is the Roffie Food Dispenser, which will keep your kitty supplied with fresh food up to four times a day. For a feeder that prevents other cats from stealing food, the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder is a dream. Looking for something cheap and cheerful? The Iseebiz Automatic Cat Feeder is bound to please. Got a feline with a large appetite? The Petlibro Automatic Cat Feeder has you covered. Finally, when it comes to easy use, the PetSafe 5 Meal Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder is a winner.