11 reviews for Automatic Cat Feeder: 4L Timed Cat Food Dispenser Programmable 1-6 Meals for Cat and Small Medium Dog- Auto Pet Feeder Easy to Set Up Dual Power Supply with Desiccant Bag| Detachable Washable

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   Jess – January 27, 2025

   Game. Changer.
   Price point: excellentQuality: seems goodEase of programming: I figured it out pretty quicklyCat: fed on an actual scheduleI will say I fully disassembled it to wash it when I first got it. Now I just wipe out the storage container and shoot where the food falls out of with a wet cloth and I wash the dish with soap. I took everything apart initially with a screw driver because I wanted to thoroughly clean and dry it. This probably was not necessary.I don’t usually travel but I often spend a night away, come home from work late, sleep in, etc. These habits made it impossible for my cat to have a regular eating schedule and left me often asking my roommate to feed him. If you’re a better person/cat owner and can adhere to an actual schedule, good on you and you probably don’t need this. If you’re like me and sometimes want to hang out with coworkers after closing up at your job at 10pm or want to not be woken up by a persistent, hungry cat at 5am, get this.My cat is on all dry food right now, which I don’t prefer but he does. I was feeding 3 tablespoons at 8am and 3 tablespoons at 8pm. As I’ve said, these times weren’t rigid and it left my cat irritable and hangry. I have programmed this for 4 small meals (2am- 1 tablespoon, 8am- 2 tablespoons, 2pm- 1 tablespoon, 8pm- 2 tablespoons), feeding him the same amount but evenly spaced out over the course of 24hrs. I started with 2 meals at the same times I was manually feeding him, (3 portions at both 8am and 8pm) but I noticed 12hrs in between meals led to hanger and bad behavior. I think 4 meals is the max amount you can program. 1 portion on this machine is 1 tablespoon and I have not gone over 3 portions but it does go higher (I think at least up to 4). He seems much more content throughout the day, he isn’t gorging himself since he’s getting smaller meals, and his moods are more regulated. Plus I have peace of mind knowing my cat is always fed the right amount at the right time. It works great, it’s easy to program and make adjustments.I just hope it works for a while and that if it does stop working I can notice it before my cat is too underfed. Initially I stayed up to ensure it worked right after programming it, paranoid that he wouldn’t get fed. Thus far, it has dispensed food exactly as programmed. If you’re away and worried perhaps a camera would be good to ensure everything is working, but I have had 0 problems.

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   Stephen Davis – January 27, 2025

   Pet feeder worked well
   I purchased two and both worked well, there was very little to assemble (put the batteries in, plug in the power adaptor and attach the feeding tray) and you can set up to six feedings a day with portion sizes from 1 to 20. it holds a decent amount of food. One thing to be aware of, the manual feed function does NOT feed the same amount as the programmed portion, it is just one of the 1 to 20 portions (if you program a portion size of 20, it’s 20 times the amount of each manual feed). This is not a problem, just something to be aware of when setting uo the feedings.

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   HappyHeathen – January 27, 2025

   Good unit
   This is a very good feeder. Easy to put together and program. You just need to spend some time “tweaking” the serving count for each meal to formulate a consistent feeding schedule. The food holder is good sized — larger than our previous feeder that just failed. However, unlike our previous feeder, you can just twist open the lid and pour the kibble into the container. (With our previous feeder, you needed to remove the container, invert it to fill, then remount the counter by turning the unit upside down to twist-lock it. Manageable, but not as easy as this one.) The unit is in 2 pieces: the feeder bowl that slides onto the unit and the base unit itself. The bowl, food container and lid can be separated and placed in a dishwasher. I started using ours without the recommended initial wash and the cats didn’t mind. The display is easy to read and the control panel is easy to use after a quick review of the instructions — very simple and intuitive interface. The lid holds a desiccant pack (that comes with the unit) to try and help keep the kibble from going stale. I have 2 meal cycles programmed: 4:30am and 4:30pm.Marked down a star only because I thought the feeder bowl should be a little larger. Very happy with this purchase and so are the cats.

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   Nick – January 27, 2025

   Great cheap auto feeder!
   I have recently bought this automatic cat feeder, and it has been a splendid addition to our everyday schedule. The setup proved to be incredibly easy, thanks to clear instructions that streamlined the process of setting up feeding schedules promptly. Changing the schedule is a breeze with the user-friendly buttons, allowing me to easily give my cat a meal with just a simple touch. It’s ideal for times when I’m away, guaranteeing that my cat is fed punctually with no trouble. My feline companion thoroughly enjoys the feeder, appearing notably eager during mealtime as it consistently dispenses the ideal portion of food. The storage compartment is also a notable highlight. It features a generous capacity, allowing me to store plenty of dry food without the need for frequent refills. This also assists in maintaining the freshness of food and lowers the risk of unexpectedly running out. The base is pretty sturdy and can’t be moved by my cat. In general, the feeder has significantly enhanced the ease of life, providing a sense of convenience and assurance. If you are in need of a dependable and user-friendly automatic feeder, I highly endorse this cheap particular one!

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   DLS – January 27, 2025

   Works great
   I like how fast it came, easy to clean, it is quite and kitty didn’t hesitate to eat. Only issue is the instructions don’t give any idea of how much a p0rtion is. It is dispensing way too much at 4 portions so I have to reprogram it

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   C. Colgrove – January 27, 2025

   Works well
   I found it fairly easy to set up feeding times and amount of portions by following the instructions. With our cat food 3 portions =1/4 cup. We’ve only had it a week but it works well.

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   Micayla – January 27, 2025

   I bought this cat feeder because I like to go on mini vacays or staycation. My cat also is on a managed diet & needs portioned meals throughout the day and a daily intake.I was a bit hesitant, overwhelmed at first with the amount of choices out there. I went with this brand after doing a bunch of research and reading customers reviews good & bad!!!This automatic cat feeder also comes with a meal plan guide that is very helpful when picking out and portioning your cats daily intake as well as a military time conversion chart for those of us (me included) are unsure of the correct times!!For example; 1 Portion = 1 TBSP 4 Portions = 1/4 cupsLargest portion size is 8-9. With the option of up to 4 meal times of your choosing!I’ve had my feeder for about 1 Month now!! & My experience has been phenomenal so far. I’m able to sleep in & going out with friends for a few days feeling comfortable knowing my cat is getting his daily intake as well as not associating me with meal time; thus making our bond that much stronger!I would recommend this product because it’s very affordable. Easy assembly! It is like setting up a digital watch for you cats meals. While you sit back an relax 10/10

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   Timothy W. – January 27, 2025

   The mechanics of this feeder are working fine, however the digital programming is inconvenient.Upon the initial setup, I accidentally set the incorrect time and have been unable to adjust it, which also means that I cannot adjust for daylight savings.I was able to set the timer accordingly so they dispensed at the required time of day.I would like to make adjustments, but I have misplaced the instructions and I cannot find anything online.In hindsight, I wish I had purchased a feeder with an app feature.

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   Lemay, Marie-Christine – January 27, 2025

   I had to test the grams cuz my cats food is big and the distribution wasn’t correct in grams. I have to give 5 portions from the machine instead of 2, because the pieces are big. I give my cat 15 grams per meal. But other than that it’s easy to clean, works as it should and my cat got use to it in 1 second! First time he heard it he knew it was his food! He doesn’t talk to us in the morning anymore to get fed 🙂 fixed what I wanted which was him waking us up to be fed!

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    Mave – January 27, 2025

    We have busy schedules, and it is reassuring to know that out kitty has his portions at a timely and fixed manner. He always knows when it’s time to eat (literally 2 minutes waiting before food is served) and it takes away the stress of him over eating. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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    Al – January 27, 2025

    Pretty good product for it’s priceGood:-if you unplug the power (or there’s a power outage), your feeding settings and clock are still in the system-Bowl shaped like a cat-pretty easy to use, uses 24hr, military time-I personally like the smaller size, as I live in a condo, so it doesnt take up too much space for my catThanks!