Automatic Feeder: Regular Meals for Your Cat, Even When You're Out
An automatic feeder divides the daily ration into set portions and serves them on time. Ideal if you work or your cat prefers small, frequent meals.
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PetSafe Healthy Pet Simply Feed Programmable Pet Feeder, 5.7 L
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Automatic Feeder: Fed on Time, Without the Stress
By nature, cats prefer several small meals to one large one. An automatic feeder makes exactly that possible, even if you're not at home during the day. It serves the food at set times or in measured portions, so your cat doesn't have to wait hours for you to come back. That brings calm to the day and helps you keep a close eye on the daily ration as well.
Programmable or with compartments
A programmable dry food feeder such as the PetSafe Healthy Pet Simply Feed dispenses the amount you want at the times you set. That works well if you want to divide the ration precisely. Models with several compartments, such as the Cat Mate C500 for five meals, open one compartment at a time at the set time. That way your cat gets her portions even when you have a long day. You'll also find simple dry food feeders from Cat Mate that hold a larger supply.
Automatic feeder with microchip recognition
If you have several cats at home, the fastest one often eats from every bowl. A microchip feeder such as the Closer Pets MiBowl only opens for the cat whose chip has been stored. That's handy if one cat needs diet food or the other likes to steal a bite. For the MiBowl there are matching stainless steel replacement bowls that you simply take out and wash.
Frequently asked questions
Can I leave my cat alone over the weekend with an automatic feeder?
A feeder keeps your cat supplied with food, but it doesn't replace someone looking after her. Fresh water, a clean litter tray and a quick health check should be covered at least once a day. Ideally, ask someone to pop in.
How do I get my cat used to the automatic feeder?
First place the feeder, switched off, at the usual feeding spot and put a few treats in it. After a few days, switch it on, ideally while you're nearby. Your cat will soon link the opening sound with food.
Does an automatic feeder help with weight loss?
Yes, because you weigh out the daily amount precisely and spread it over several portions. Your cat begs less often and doesn't eat everything at once. It's best to agree with your vet how much weight she should lose.
Relaxed Feeding with an Automatic Feeder
Is your cat already meowing next to your bed at five in the morning, or do you only get home late in the evening? An automatic feeder takes over feeding for you and serves set portions at set times. That suits a cat's natural eating behaviour, because cats like to eat lots of small meals. Programmable feeders portion out dry food precisely, while models with compartments open one meal at a time at the set time. If several cats live together, a feeder with microchip recognition makes sure each one only gets her own food. That's especially helpful with diet food or with different rations for each cat. Stainless steel replacement bowls are easy to take out and wash. That keeps the feeding area hygienic and saves you time every day, even on busy mornings.