As anyone knows who is lucky enough to live with one, cats rule. And they absolutely know it. They're also much more independent than dogs and should be treated as such. That's why when it comes to feeding your felines, you shouldn't worry too much, but having an automatic feeder definitely simplifies your life while letting cats be cats.
AmazonBasics self-dispensing gravity pet feeder
Trust your cat
This 6-pound capacity gravity feeder ensures that your cat has a steady and consistent supply of food that's readily available, whether you're home or not. The dry food will always flow out into the feeding tray when it's low, so this is low-maintenance, but you need to make sure your cat doesn't tend to overeat. This is best used for those whose cats can maintain their own diet without worry.
PetSafe 5-meal automatic feeder
Prepare and pre-portion five meals
This automatic feeder from PetSafe lets you store five pre-planned meals for your cat. There's a programmable timer so you can schedule when the dispenser should open, revealing the food for your cat when you're not at home or busy. It's easy to clean and a great affordable option if you're tight on money.
PetSafe Healthy Pet Simply Feed automatic feeder
24-cup capacity
The PetSafe Healthy Automatic Feeder can store 24 cups of dry food, but it can also work with wet food thanks to the flexible dispenser. It's able to dispense up to 12 meals a day, and you can program it to change the portion size and schedule to suit your cat's needs. There's also three different feeding modes: Slow (dispenses over 15 minutes to prevent binging and bloat from overeating), Immediate, and Pause.
SureFeed microchip pet feeder
Microchip-scanning meal monitor
Have a lot of cats or have some that need special dietary restrictions? SureFeed's Microchip Pet Feeder can scan for your cat's microchip or SureFlap RFID collar tag, and once it identifies the right cat, it'll reveal the food inside. You can store up to 32 microchip IDs, so it's a good feeder to make sure that each cat is getting only their dietary meals or portions in a multi-pet home.
WESTLINK automatic pet food dispenser
Store meals and get your cat's attention
This feeder from WESTLINK allows owners to record up to 10 seconds of their voice audio to call their cats over for mealtimes. Meal portions can be from 10 grams to over 400 grams, and you can program it to dispense up to four meals per day. It's easy to use, you can record your voice, and the price is right.
Catisfaction
We love our cats, but life gets the best of us sometimes. Your cat shouldn't have to miss out on a meal (and probably plot against you) just because you got too busy with something else (oh, the horror!). If you can trust your cat not to overeat, the most simple solution is a gravity-based feeder, like the AmazonBasics self-dispensing gravity pet feeder that allows dry food to trickle down as required.
But if your cat can be greedy, then these automated feeders keep your cat happy and well-fed while letting you worry about other things. Our personal favorite is WESTLINK automatic pet food dispenser because it can be programmed, you can record your voice, and its price is hard to beat for what you get.
