As our schedules become busier, having the option to automate daily chores, such as feeding the cat, can be a real time saver. Plus, it just feels good to know your feline bestie has a nice full belly. Pet product manufacturers have smartly recognized this need of pet parents everywhere, and there are now dozens of automatic cat feeders available across the market.
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What to consider for when buying an automatic cat feeder
Whether you’re looking for a no-frills, basic gravity feeder or a full-fledged product to program perfectly timed and portioned meals, we’ve got the best automatic cat feeder options to fit your—and your kitty’s—needs. Here are some things to keep in mind: Read more…
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BEST OVERALL
PetSafe Healthy Pet Simply Feed Automatic Feeder
For pet parents who want to program multiple daily meals in set portions, the PetSafe Healthy Pet Simply Feed Automatic Feeder is your best bet.
- Capacity: 24 cups
- Meals: Up to 12
- Power source: Battery/adapter
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BEST IF YOU WANT COOL FEATURES
WESTLINK 6L Automatic Pet Feeder Food Dispenser
The WESTLINK 6L Automatic Pet Feeder Food Dispenser has all the bells and whistles cat owners want in an automatic feeder.
- Capacity: 25 cups
- Meals: Up to 4
- Power source: Battery/USB
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BEST FOR CATS WITH SPECIAL DIETS
SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder
If you have a multi-cat home where one feline requires a special diet or medication, the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder can give you peace of mind the right pet is consuming what they need.
- Capacity: 2.5 cups
- Meals: 1
- Power source: Battery
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BEST BUDGET PICK
PetSafe 5-Meal Automatic Feeder
- Capacity: 1 cup/chamber (5 cups total)
- Meals: Up to 5
- Power source: Battery
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BEST SPLURGE
Wagz Smart Dog Feeder
- Capacity: 19 cups
- Meals: Unlimited (up to 4 cups at a time)
- Power source: Battery/adapter
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BEST GRAVITY CAT FEEDER
Van Ness Medium Auto Feeder
- Capacity: Approximately 15 cups
- Meals: N/A
- Power source: N/A
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BEST SMART FEEDER
PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder
- Capacity: 24 cups
- Meals: Up to 12
- Power source: Battery/adapter
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BEST FOR WET FOOD
GemPet 5 Meal Trays Automatic Pet Feeder
- Capacity: Each compartment holds about 240 mL, for a total capacity of 1.2L
- Meals: 5
- Power source: Battery/adapter
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BEST FOR INDEPENDENT CATS
AmazonBasics Self-Dispensing Gravity Pet Feeder and Waterer
If your pet can be trusted, there's no reason not to go with this product.
- Capacity: 11.5 cups
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BEST FOR PAMPERED CATS
WOPET Automatic Pet Feeder
Its sleek design will make dry cat food seem a bit more attractive.
- Capacity: 20 cups
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BEST FOR SMALLER CATS
Iseebiz Automatic Cat Feeder
Reviewers say this voice-recorder-included pet feeder is "indestructible."
- Capacity: 6 cups
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BEST AFFORDABLE SMART OPTION
BELOPEZZ 6-Liter Smart Pet Automatic Feeders
This feeder has all the bells and whistles (and great reviews) at a great price.
- Capacity: 13 cups
