An automatic feeder is a timer, not a babysitter. It gives small, measured meals on time, which is great for busy days and cats who do best on several little meals.
It can also jam, run dry or hide a drop in appetite. Take the two-minute quiz to see whether your pet would really benefit, and what each portion should be.
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A simple, programmable dry-food feeder with a battery backup, so a power cut does not skip a meal. A good way to try timed meals without a big outlay.
2 L hopper · Mains + battery backup · Kibble 2–15 mm
Adds app scheduling and a larger hopper, handy for long working days. Its bowl and parts come out for washing, and the battery backup keeps meals on time during a power cut.
5 L hopper · Battery backup · Wi-Fi app control
A feeder with a camera, so you can see that the meal was served and eaten, which helps you notice a change in appetite. Dry food only, with a dishwasher-safe stainless bowl.
4.5 L hopper · Camera, two-way audio · Anti-clog design