Best Automatic Feeders for Cats and Dogs

Key Specs

• Food Type: Dry
• Capacity: Up to 32 cups or 7 to 8 lb. of dry kibble
• Controls: Manual and Smartphone app
• Power Source: Power Cord with Backup Built-in Lithium Battery

The Feeder-Robot comes from Whisker, the makers of Litter-Robot. It has several standout features including a built-in lithium ion backup battery. Other feeders require batteries to ensure your pets get fed in the event out of a power outage, but the Feeder-Robot’s built-in battery holds a charge that lasts up to 24 hours. It also offers unmatched flexibility, with a control panel that allows manual scheduling as well as a smartphone app with extended features, like monitoring if your pet is finishing their meals, offering alerts to low food supply, and dispensing snacks.

Key Specs

• Food Type: Dry
• Capacity: Small, 8 cups or 2 lb.; large, 16 cups or 4 lb.
• Controls: None
• Power: None

The Healthy Pet Food Station from PetSafe has a removable stainless steel bowl that refills from the reservoir with the power of gravity—no cords or batteries needed. It’s ideal if your pet likes to graze throughout the day but might not work for those pets that can’t be trusted to self-regulate. The reservoir offers some protection from air, moisture, and debris, helping to keep your pet’s food fresh.