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Automatic cat feeders, sorted by what your cat needs.
Tell us what's going on at feeding time and we'll show the feeders that fix it: microchip lids, wet-food coolers, two-cat setups and more. 38 feeders, every spec linked to its source.
Opens only for her chip 38 feeders checkedWhat's the problem?
Another pet eats their foodLids that open only for the pets you register.Registered pets only (7) →They only eat wet foodCooled trays and sealed bowls.Wet-food feeders (13) →I'm out all day or away for a weekendTimers that keep going in a power cut.Battery backup (23) →Two cats, two dietsOne selective feeder for the diet cat, another for the rest.Multi-cat guide →My vet says smaller portionsSmall portions spread through the day.Portion control guide →I want to see them eatA camera and a feeding log on your phone.Camera feeders (8) →
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- Timed + registered pets only
PawsPik Microchip Pet Feeder
- Recognises your cat by
- Implanted microchip or Collar tag
- Microchip standard
- 15-digit ISO (FDX-B) only
- Food
- Dry
- Capacity
- 3.85 L
- Portion size
- About 10 g
$249.99amazon.com price as of Oct 15, 10:26 PM UTCSee it on Amazon - Registered pets only
SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder
- Recognises your cat by
- Implanted microchip or Collar tag
- Microchip standard
- All ID microchips, the brand says
- Pets it can register
- Up to 32, all able to open it
- Food
- Dry, Wet
- Capacity
- 0.4 L
$169.99amazon.com price as of Oct 15, 10:26 PM UTCSee it on Amazon - Timed dispenser
PETLIBRO Polar Wet Food Feeder
- Food
- Wet
- Capacity
- 0.6 L
- Meals a day
- Up to 3
- Power
- Mains with battery backup
- App
- Wi-Fi app
$169.99amazon.com price as of Oct 15, 10:26 PM UTCSee it on Amazon
Free chip checker
Will it read your cat's microchip?
Not every microchip feeder reads every chip, and some only read their own collar tag. Count the digits on your cat's chip record, then pick an answer.
Read the microchip feeder guide →Chip types: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Indoor Pet Initiative; ePawDen (PAWDEN ROBOTICS LIMITED). Feeder support: each brand's own spec page, linked on the feeder's page.
Guides
All guides- Best Automatic Cat Feeder for Each Need, From Brand SpecsTen automatic cat feeders, each picked for one job: prescription diets, chipped cats, chilled wet food, two cats, cameras and no Wi-Fi. No scores.
- Automatic Cat Feeder Price: Cheap Models and Running CostsWhat sets an automatic cat feeder's price by type, the running costs brands disclose (batteries, desiccant, hubs, tags, cloud plans) and live prices.
- Automatic Cat Feeder and Water: Combo or Separate Fountain?Combined feeder-and-water units vs a feeder plus a fountain, what vets say about water and bowl placement, and which feeders pair well with one.
- Vacation Cat Feeder: Power Cuts, Wi-Fi and Daily ChecksHow long an automatic feeder can cover for you, what keeps running in a power cut or Wi-Fi outage, and which checked feeders have battery backup.
- Automatic Cat Feeder for 2 Cats: Dual Bowls or One Each?Feeding two or more cats: dual-bowl dispensers vs one RFID or microchip feeder per cat, what vets advise on separate stations, and how to set them up.
- Cat Feeder Gravity vs Automatic: Which One Suits Your Cat?A gravity feeder refills the bowl as your cat eats; an automatic one serves set portions on a timer. How they compare on weight, power and food type.