Best Automatic Feeders for Cats and Dogs

Key Specs

• Food Type: Dry or Wet
• Capacity: 0.75 lb. per meal, available as a 3-meal or 5-meal feeder
• Controls: Manual
• Power: 3 AA batteries (not included)

Feeding wet foods like canned, fresh cooked, or raw pet food can be a challenge if you’re not available to prep on your pet’s schedule. Moist food can be left out at room temperature for up to four hours before it becomes unsafe for your pet to eat, and even then, it’s susceptible to drying out or attracting bugs. The Digital Pet Feeder from Cat Mate keeps your pet’s food fresh until they’re ready to eat it, with two included ice packs to keep meals chilled.

Key Specs

• Food Type: Wet or Dry
• Capacity: 14 oz.
• Controls: Manual
• Power Source: Requires 4 C batteries (not included)

While the SureFeed from SurePet does not dispense food, it does allow your pet to eat at their own pace without worry of staleness, bugs, or sneaky housemates. It’s ideal for households in which one pet eats a prescription food, or if one tends to polish off bowls that are not their own. The sleek cover opens silently when the correct pet approaches, identified by their microchip or the included collar tag.