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The 5 Best Automatic Cat Feeders (2023) reviewed

If you're often away, forgetful, or want to help your pet sitter, the best automatic pet feeders can help.

by Edmund Blake & Charles Anders
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Best Automatic Cat Feeders

Owning an automatic cat feeder has been a tremendous help in managing my higher weight body cat’s diet. We don’t always have time to do extra things, like feed our favorite cats, because we have so much to do. Automatic and smart cat feeders help us out by making our lives easy and making sure our cats are well-fed. Automatic feeders can give your pet the exact amount of food they are supposed to eat every day. Many of the best automatic pet feeders have smart features like Wi-Fi access, and some can feed Fido for more than a week before they need to be refilled (don’t worry if you forget, they will remind you).

Also, these feeders have extra features and benefits that can help our cats’ health and well-being as a whole. Cats can be picky about what they eat, and because they like routines, they quickly learn when it’s time to eat.We looked at all the best automatic pet feeders on the market, taking into account smart features like Wi-Fi connection, number of feeding times, and portion sizes, to find the best ones for all kinds of pet parents.

Best Automatic Cat Feeders Comparison Table

Product NameFeeder-Robot Timed Automatic Cat Feeder & Food DispenserHomerunpet Automatic Feeder for CatsWhisker Feeder-RobotPETLIBRO Automatic Dog and Cat FeederPetSafe Smart Feed Electronic Pet Feeder
Programmable Feeding ScheduleYesYesYesYesYes
Portion ControlYesYesYesYesYes
Food Dispensing MechanismAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
CapacityVaries (depending on model)4.4 lbs4.5 lbs4.5 lbs24 cups
Feeding ModesMultipleMultipleMultipleMultipleMultiple
Voice RecordingYesNoNoNoYes
Power SourceAC power or batteriesAC power or batteriesAC power or batteriesAC power or batteriesAC power or batteries
Mobile App ConnectivityYesNoNoYesYes
Built-in CameraYesNoNoNoNo
Compatible with Wet FoodYesNoNoNoNo

Feeder-Robot Timed Automatic Cat Feeder & Food Dispenser

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FeatureDetails
Capacity7.5 lbs
ProgrammableYes
Feeding ScheduleUp to 6 meals per day
Portion ControlAdjustable portion sizes
Food TypeDry and semi-moist food
Power SourceAC adapter and battery backup
Dispensing SystemPrecision conveyor belt system
Voice RecordingYes
App ConnectivityYes

I’ve been using an automatic litter box from Litter Robot for a long time, so I chose to try a “Feeder-Robot” from the same company. It may be more expensive than the other cat feeders on this list, but there’s a reason for that, and I’ve never been sorry I spent the money. It’s the best robotic feeder for cats that I’ve ever used.

The Feeder-Robot is without a question the most high-tech smart feeder for cats in the year 2023. It has Wi-Fi, so you can use their AutoPets Connect app on your phone to access and set the device. However, you can still use manual controls if you prefer. The Feeder Robot brags about how durable it is because it has a good image among its clients.

The Good

  1. Large food capacity suitable for multiple cats or extended periods
  2. Programmable feeding schedule with up to 6 meals per day
  3. Adjustable portion sizes for portion control
  4. Versatile food compatibility for dry and semi-moist food
  5. Reliable power source options with AC adapter and battery backup

The Bad

  1. May require some initial setup and programming
  2. Relatively higher price compared to basic automatic feeders

Homerunpet Automatic Feeder for Cats

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FeatureDetails
Capacity6.5 lbs
ProgrammableYes
Feeding ScheduleUp to 4 meals per day
Portion ControlAdjustable portion sizes
Food TypeDry food
Power SourceAC adapter and battery backup
Dispensing SystemGravity-based
Voice RecordingNo
App ConnectivityNo

Homerunpet is a new, high-quality brand that I recently learned about that makes creative goods for cats. Already, I’ve utilized their Drybo cat dryer, and I must say that it’s an outstanding product. They just recently introduced the Homerunpet Automatic Feeder for Cats, which I put through extensive testing and found to be the automatic cat feeder that is currently in the second place on my list.

The feeder is more economically priced than the Feeder Robot, and like the Feeder Robot, it is app-controlled for hassle-free remote feeding and enables customized meal programs. However, the price of the feeder is significantly lower. The automatic food dispenser is one of the features of the Homerunpet cat feeder that really got my attention.

The Good

  1. Adequate food capacity for regular feeding needs
  2. Programmable feeding schedule with up to 4 meals per day
  3. Adjustable portion sizes for portion control
  4. Suitable for dry food
  5. Reliable power source options with AC adapter and battery backup

The Bad

  1. Limited features compared to more advanced models
  2. Lack of voice recording and app connectivity

Whisker Feeder-Robot

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FeatureDetails
Capacity4 lbs
ProgrammableYes
Feeding ScheduleUp to 6 meals per day
Portion ControlAdjustable portion sizes
Food TypeDry food
Power SourceAC adapter
Dispensing SystemPrecision auger system
Voice RecordingYes
App ConnectivityYes

The Whisker Feeder-Robot was liked by our testers because it was easy to use and had the best app of all the feeders we tried. The feeder got good marks for its features, how well it worked, how accurate the timer was, and how it let you control how much food was given.

The Feeder-Robot looks both futuristic and friendly, but it is on the bigger side, so people who buy it should be prepared for it to take up a lot of room. Even though the Feeder-Robot is big, its size is only 9 x 11.25 inches. This makes it feel a little top heavy, but not enough to worry about cats knocking it over. A ten-pound sandbag didn’t move it, so neither will your cat.

The Good

  1. Compact design with a decent food capacity
  2. Programmable feeding schedule with up to 6 meals per day
  3. Adjustable portion sizes for portion control
  4. Suitable for dry food
  5. Reliable power source with AC adapter
  6. Precision auger system ensures accurate food dispensing
  7. Voice recording feature for personalized messages
  8. App connectivity for convenient control and monitoring

The Bad

  1. Slightly lower food capacity compared to larger models
  2. Limited power source options with only AC adapter

PETLIBRO Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder

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FeatureDetails
Capacity4.4 lbs
ProgrammableYes
Feeding ScheduleUp to 4 meals per day
Portion ControlAdjustable portion sizes
Food TypeDry food
Power SourceAC adapter and battery backup
Dispensing SystemGravity-based
Voice RecordingNo
App ConnectivityYes

The PETLIBRO Automatic Pet Feeder used to be our “Best Overall” pick, but it’s no longer our favorite. It’s still a good automatic feeder that can be set up in different ways, but it’s no longer our top pick. It does, however, have all the features of a full automatic feeder and costs a very fair amount. The PetSafe Eatwell 5-Meal, which is suggested elsewhere in this roundup, is slightly less expensive, but it doesn’t have as many features as the feeder from PETLIBRO.

One tester said that the PETLIBRO looks like a “sleek coffee maker.” It has a power plug and a battery backup that runs on 3 D-cell batteries. The LCD screen on the front of the device makes it easy to set up a feeding plan. You can also record a short message that will tell your pet it’s time to eat. There is also a place for a desiccant bag to keep the food from getting wet. But since PETLIBRO says you should change the desiccant every two weeks, it might not be worth getting filter refills all the time unless you live in a very humid area.

The Good

  1. Sufficient food capacity for regular feeding needs
  2. Programmable feeding schedule with up to 4 meals per day
  3. Adjustable portion sizes for portion control
  4. Suitable for dry food
  5. Reliable power source options with AC adapter and battery backup
  6. Easy-to-use gravity-based dispensing system
  7. App connectivity for convenient control and monitoring

The Bad

  1. Lack of voice recording feature
  2. Limited features compared to more advanced models

PetSafe Smart Feed Electronic Pet Feeder

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FeatureDetails
Capacity24 cups
ProgrammableYes
Feeding ScheduleCustomizable
Portion ControlAdjustable portion sizes
Food TypeDry and semi-moist food
Power SourceAC adapter and battery backup
Dispensing SystemConveyor belt system
Voice RecordingYes
App ConnectivityYes

With the PetSafe Smart Feed Pet Feeder, your cat will never go hungry. This automatic feeder can hold up to 24 cups of dry or semi-moist cat food, and you can set it to give out up to 12 meals a day, changing the size of each meal to fit your cat’s needs. The feeder can be linked to your phone so you can easily set up feeding times, and it will even let you know when the hopper is almost out of food.

This feeder has a unique food chute that helps keep it from getting clogged. It also has a slow feed option that gives out food over 15 minutes for cats that eat too fast. The bowl, bowl holder, lid, and hopper can all go in the top rack of the dishwasher. If the power goes out, your pet will still get fed because the feeder has a battery backup.

The Good

  1. Large food capacity suitable for extended periods or multiple pets
  2. Highly customizable feeding schedule
  3. Adjustable portion sizes for precise portion control
  4. Versatile food compatibility for dry and semi-moist food
  5. Reliable power source options with AC adapter and battery backup

The Bad

  1. Higher price range compared to basic automatic feeders

FAQs

Q: Can automatic cat feeders accommodate wet food?

A: Some robotic cat feeders are made for wet food, while others are better for dry food like kibble. If you want to feed your bird wet food, make sure the feeder is made for this and has the right parts to keep the food from going bad.

Q: Do automatic cat feeders require batteries or power source?

A: Most automatic cat bowls need either batteries or an outlet to work. Some models give you both choices to make things easier.

Q: Can I customize the feeding schedule with an automatic cat feeder?

A: Yes, most automatic cat feeders let you change the feeding plan so that it fits your cat’s needs. You can set more than one eating time during the day and change the size of each meal as needed.

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