PetSafe Electronic Pet Feeder Review

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(More customer reviews)This feeder is exactly what I expected. High quality, easy to use, and reliable. I previously purchased the two - sided feeder by Petsafe and was very happy. It still works great, but I needed to go away for 4 days and it just didn't have enough slots. It took my cat about a week to get used to the whirring noise that the feeder makes when it rotates the dish; He wouldn't go near it if I didn't stand next to him while he ate. I made it a positive experience for him by putting a small meal in each of the slots (even just a few kibbles) and for a week he got a food reward everytime the machine made the whirring noise. Now he runs to the food dish everytime it whirrs because he knows it means food. I definitely would recommend this product to a client (I am a veterinarian). My only advice is to make sure that you give a few weeks for your pet to adapt to the whirring noise before you leave them alone with the food dish. This also allows you to make sure that you learned to program the dish correctly. As for batteries it takes four. I bought this product in August and it's now November. I have not needed to replace the batteries yet. Some purchasers complained that their pets were able to manipulate the machine to get to food ahead of time, but I have not had this problem. This product would be great for anyone working long hours and needing to feed their pet multiple meals per day, which is recommended for pets needing to lose weight and diabetics.

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With the PetSafe 5-meal electronic pet feeder you never have to worry about your dog or cat running out of food or overeating. It automatically feeds your pets up to 5 times a day. The electronic timer lets you set the times each new meal is presented in one-hour increments. Five 1-cup-capacity chambers hold either wet or dry pet food. Made of sanitary, rugged, polypropylene, a secure latching lid keeps foods fresh and at the ready and prevents pets from digging in too soon. With a digital timer for changing feedings quickly, the unit is great for kennels and vets who see lots of different pets. The feeder's dishwasher-safe food tray means easy cleaning and healthier meals. The unit requires 4 D-cell batteries to operate (not included), measures approximately 13 by 16 by 4 inches, and is covered by a Petsafe 1-year limited warranty.

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Contech Water Dog Automatic Pet Fountain Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit works great for 2-3 months, but then it fails.
I have had very frustrating experience with this device for I bought 5 units so far since it came out on market.
Everytime, the unit stopped functioning(or water kept on coming out without anything present). Although it broke everytime, I kept on buying a new one because my dogs love this. But now, I give up. Really, this unit works fot the first 2-3 months, and that's it.

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The WaterDog automatic outdoor pet drinking fountain lets your dog help itself to fresh water, so you don't have to worry about stagnant or empty water bowls. WaterDog senses your dog's approach, and automatically dispenses a cool, clean stream of fresh drinking water. Smart sonar sensing technology triggers the WaterDog to turn the water on when your pet comes within 3 feet (1 meter), and turns it off when your pet leaves. You'll never have to worry about what your dog's been drinking again.
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Lentek 6-Day Automatic Pet Dish Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this automatic feeder for 2 years. It works great and has eliminated the screaming my cat used to do before meals. Now she just sits in front of the feeder and waits for it to go off. It holds 6 meals (but one is exposed so it really only has 5 meals). The cover rotates to expose a new meal every 6, 12, or 24 hours. My cat has been very abusive to the machine (because she can smell the food in it) however she has not been able to break the cover or get to any of the other food compartments. If you do force the machine to go backwards the motor will kick on and rotate the cover back to the correct position. My only real problem with the feeder is that the motor is quite loud and drains the battery very quickly. Also as a note, there is no way to set the hour on the feeder, it just goes off 6,12, or 24 hours after you turned it on. So if you want it to always go off at 7am you would need to turn the power on at 7am/pm the first time.

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The Lentek Automatic Six Day Pet Dish is a quick and easy solution for busy, on-the-go pet owners. It has 6 separate food trays that each hold 2/3 a cup of dry, or 5.5-oz of moist food. It allows you to switch selectable pet feeding intervals and includes 2 refreshable inserts to keep pet's food fresh.

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Ergo Auto Pet Feeder, Small Review

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(More customer reviews)My girlfriend is a vet and says that cats should be feed twice a day the recommended amount on the food can. Open feeding leads to over weight, knee problems and diabetic cats. This feeder works decent. Positives include easy to program, different or same feed times everyday, ability to adjust amount of food easily, chew proof cord and it is quiet. Negatives include auger is easily reached by cat allowing about 10 extra kibbles to fall out if the cat plays with it enough. It only took my cat about a week to figure this out. I have not had any problems since its purchase and my cats no longer wake me for food at 3 am. I built a divider so the food goes into two bowls, one for each cat, and it works good.
This unit is pricey but works well. The quality of the product seems cheap for the price, but nothing has malfunctioned. Definitely recommend to anyone who is annoyed in the middle of the night for food or needs to leave the cat alone for a weekend.

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CSF-3 Cat Super Feeder, Stand, New Bowl and Timer Review

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(More customer reviews)This feeder is worth every penny. I own two evil-genius cats that collaborate with each other to overcome all of the restrictions I attempt to enforce. I purchased an automatic Bistro feeder about a year ago to isolate ourselves from the feeding process; the cats found a way to extract food from it almost immediately. After months of being annoyed at all hours of the night by our cats attacking the Bistro, I opted for a Super Feeder.
The Super Feeder arrived unassembled with easy to follow instructions. The assembly process took about five minutes and familiarized me with all of the high quality components. I also purchased a "hood cover" to prevent my little devils from stealing food from the machine. The Super Feeder is brilliantly simple. It comes with a high quality power timer that cycles the power on and off at user set intervals. A small hidden dial controls the length for which the machine dispenses food. This analog control allows for an infinite level of feeding precision (unlike the Bistro's huge intervals). The Super Feeder also features a jumper that will restrict the machine from feeding more than once in a (approximate) 45 minute period. This prevents the machine from feeding more than once in the event of a power interruption during a feeding cycle.
The Super Feeder was made for nerds like me. I have mine attached to a network power controller next to my server cabinet. I wrote several UNIX shell and expect scripts to control the feeding behavior. The cats are fed at every even hour of the day (12 times a day). This prevents the cats from getting too excited when food is dispensed and prevents overeating and eating too quickly. I also authored a password protected website that allows me to feed the cats from anywhere in the universe with the click of a button, as well as capturing a photographic image of the cats eating so I know that they are safe and that the feeder is working correctly. Every time the cats are fed I receive a page to my telephone showing me the output of the scripts to verify that everything is working correctly.
I've had the feeder for a while now and it has proved to be smarter than my mischievous cats. The machine operates quietly, reliably, and consistently. It has never jammed, failed to feed properly, or under/overfed. Support for this product is also wonderful. When I purchased the additional 1.8 gallon food hopper I received answers to my emails within 10 minutes of sending them after 10pm PST. Do yourself a favor, buy this.


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Maze Pets Auto Pet Dish with Automatic Lid Sensor Review

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(More customer reviews)This doggie bowl does what it's supposed to: it's got a large silver bowl that's removable and easy to clean and holds a good amount of food, the lid operation works as advertised: your dog (or you if you walk by ;-)) steps in front of the bow and the IR sensor causes the lid to pop open. The batteries seem to last a long time, and you have the ability to turn off the lid via a switch in the back.
Why 3 stars? Well, the lid opening and closing is a bit loud; it makes a jarring mechanical "gear" noise. We have a small dog and it scares the bejeesus out of him! While it's really funny, he doesn't want to go anywhere near the bowl..meaning he doesn't eat. So the bowl is pretty useless. If you have a big brave dog, maybe it'll work well. We've resorted to turning off the lid function and just open it for him when it's time to eat.

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Cat Mate C20 Automatic Pet Feeder Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought my first one at least 10 years ago -- and I actually still have it. I also bought 3 more because they were SO good -- now aside from the usual teeth marks on the edges of the doors and dishes, my cats have not yet broken in.
I had 3 cats at one time and each cat had to eat in their own room with the door closed -- no big deal because they had all the amenities in whatever room they had been placed. Now I have just two (RIP Princess -- 13 yrs old, taken by Cancer). La Large One will steal whatever food is not secured - so she and Cee Cee have their own separate rooms and their own Cat Mates.
With wet food, the ice packs are good for 14-16 hours maximum, depending on the weather -- even with A/C, in the summer the ice packs will melt faster, so I sometimes freeze the 14-16 hr food in its Cat Mate dish before I pop it into the Cat Mate assembly, even WITH the ice pack in the bottom of the assembly (only in the summer)-- the food WILL defrost before the door opens.
The plastic dishes are top-dishwasher safe (for me anyway). The rest of the unit can be wiped with a wet cloth to clean it.
The battery CAN fall out of its niche -- so I would suggest retaining/securing the battery (AA battery) with a bit of mailing tape (AFTER it has been placed inside the battery holder) to ensure that it stays where it belongs and the kitty won't miss a meal or two. Try not to get too much tape on the black box (right above the battery) that contains all the moving clockwork parts.
Turning the dial CLOCKWISE each time you set it will extend the life of the unit.
Sometimes (rare) the dials will pop out of gear -- I've been able to fix that by opening up the little black box (with the clock and gears) on the back of the unit but it is a tricky/delicate operation. I can take apart cars, so perhaps I have a little more experience in working with gizmos.
DON'T drop this unit and it will reward you with many good years. The hinges (where the top of the door swings up) may wear out before the unit does -- I'm a great fan of Mailing tape-- it makes a great emergency hinge, and seems to last a long time. The cats don't care -- as long as the dish door opens.
IF you are feeding outdoor stray/feral cats (and I hope they are all spayed and neutered), I would suggest leaving the feeders in a protected area and remember that raccoons and other critters will try (perhaps successfully) to break into it and possibly harm the kitties as well. Just a word of caution on my part.
IF your catsitter is being entrusted to feed your cats using the Cat Mate C20 feeders please post the instructions on the wall or fridge where s/he can see them -- both of my cat sitters had never used the Cat Mate C20 feeders before, so the instructions were extremely helpful to them (and my kitties!!)

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Ergo Systems Auto Pet Feeder Review

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(More customer reviews)The biggest problem with this item is unreliability: it does NOT dispense food in a predictable manner; in fact the last time we used it, the entire contents of the jar was dispensed. Naturally, the dog ate the whole ten pounds of food. This is not acceptable performance from a product that is supposed to prevent overeating and bloat.
Prior to using unattended, we filled and programmed it as described, and measured the amount of food dispensed each day. What should have been one cup of dry food ranged between five kernels and two cups.
As it comes from the factory, there are many sharp edges in the area where your dog would lick, to get at the food -- these had to be filed and sanded smooth to prevent injury. The bowl is advertised as being easy to remove: too easy. We had to secure it with heavy tape to keep our dog from knocking it loose while eating.
Worst of all, there is no recourse for the unhappy customer; the seller has a policy of refusing to accept returns on an item that has been used, despite the above design flaws.
We certainly will not use it again and run the risk of another emergency trip to the veterinarian for a dog that has eaten too much food.

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Replacement Ice Pack for the C-20 and C-50 Ani Mate Small Dog/Cat Feeders Review

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(More customer reviews)When I tried to use this ice pack in my C-20 feeder, it seemed to be too big by less than a quarter inch. I contacted the sellers who told me I had a slightly older version of the C-20 which is why it didn't work. They were very apologetic and offered a refund. Because I found no alternative products, I threw the ice packs in the freezer and decided to give it one more shot. To my amazement, when frozen, the ice packs expanded in such a way that they actually fit into the feeder with just a little push. Now that they're working, I love the two I own and plan to buy more.

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Automatic Cat Feeder Combo/ CSF-3XL 1.8 Gal. /With NEW Bowl, Analog timer and Stand Review

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(More customer reviews)We've been through every automatic feeder there is. No, not just the ones on Amazon -- we also went through 2 "Perfect Pet Feeders" -- yes the $450 polished chrome thing you see online. Both units shipped broken with different problems, I wouldn't recommend that feeder to anyone.
Nothing was working -- the cheapest feeder on Amazon was inconsistent and the first one shipped broken (wouldn't feed ever).
What I liked so much about this feeder when I finally saw it was the *lack* of frills and the use of an external (replacable) timer unit. While we all like glitzy/expensive machines to do our bidding (especially me), I was so fed up with ultra-fancy, computer-controlled machines that never worked that the utter simplicity of this device really got me intrigued.
NOTE: I was a bit turned off by the pictures of this, thinking there was going to be a lot of complexity with putting it together and wiring it up -- don't worry, it's not complex. The pictures just make it look like some sort of electronic science kit. It's just as easy to put together as anything else you've ever bought that needed minor assembly.
Anyway, we got the feeder, plugged it in, adjusted the size of the mouth (to match the food pellet size) and then the duration of the motor run-time (which determines how much food comes out with each feeding) and then on the dial-timer, set it to trigger the feeder every 3 hours.
That was 6 months ago... we've never messed with it since and just make sure it's filled with food every few weeks.
The cats are happy and go running every time it turns on, we're happy... everyone is happy.
Absolutely recommend you give this one a try.

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Bergan Aut-O-Dine 25, Colors Vary Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this auto feeder and love the idea behind it. The feeder itself is well made, simple, and absolutely no problem. My dogs were nearly a year old when I brought them from the pound. At first I was worried that they would pig out, however, I did want the freedom from daily feedings. Once they figured out that the food is there whenever they want it, they settled right down and eat without gorging. They never fight over food and seem to eat on their own schedule. I am free then to stay overnight in town without bothering a neighbor for feedings.

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AUTOMATIC PET FEEDER~GALVANIZED METAL PET FEEDER~PREMIUM 25# Review

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(More customer reviews)Glad to see amazon has this. mine is going on 17yrs old and 2 dogs later it is still working great! the bottom is starting to get pretty rusty so i'll soon be buying a new feeder, thank you amazon!

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Automatic Cat Feeder CSF-3XL with NEW Bowl, Chute Cover, Stand and Analog Timer Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this automatic cat feeder to help preserve our sanity. Our cat is extremely "vocal" when she wants her food, and insisted on constantly waking us up at 4AM or earlier for her breakfast. After researching options, I chose the Superfeeder based on the reviews. The cheaper ones available in big box pet stores seem to have issues with reliability and protection of the food from persistent cats who stick their paws up the food chute. No such issues with the superfeeder after several weeks of use. The adjustment was very easy, and reasonably consistent with the small kibble Iams food we feed, and the timer was very easy to adjust. The product appears very well built and arrived carefully packaged and partly assembled. Instructions weren't the clearest I've seen, but had pretty good pictures. Had it up and running within 30 minutes of taking my sweet time.
We settled on a 3 times daily feeding cycle, with one in the morning, one in the evening, and one around 2AM. That way the cat gets fed periodically through the day and night, and doesn't have pent up hunger. She's also stopped coming to us, since we no longer provide the food. When she hears the feeder kick on and the food drop into the bowl, she dashes off to the office to eat. Great!

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Pet Dish 6 Days Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought one about 6 months ago, for the same problem as the other reviewer--my cat would pester me at 5:30am. At first, it seemed like a godsend, but I quickly found some major issues with it, and now it's broken. My issues:
1)The 9v battery lasted only about 2-3 weeks, which gets pricey after awhile to keep changing;
2)I had to time my refills of it with the next scheduled feeding (every 6 hrs for my cat), or else his schedule would be thrown off. There was no way to 'set' feeding times. It resets itself every time you refill it. So for example, if I was leaving for the weekend at 2pm, and I normally fed my cat at 6am/pm and 12am/pm, then I had to make sure I cleaned/refilled the feeder precisely at 12pm, or else it would get off-cycle. Perhaps not a big deal for most, but it was frustrating for me to make sure I was home at 12pm or 6pm so I could set it to his schedule. I thought this was supposed to make my life easier?! I found I often had to overfeed him, or let him go longer than 6 hours without a meal in order to coordinate times.
3)At times when I couldn't coordinate the feeder refill to my cat's schedule, and set it for whenever I could, when I got back from being away, there was no way to tell if he had eaten recently or not. My cat certainly wasn't telling me he was full! So I probably ended up overfeeding him at times because he is a master manipulator, and I couldn't tell if he was really hungry or just begging! I started marking one side of the feeder as TOP, then I'd have to count the number of times it rotated to see when he last ate.
4)On that same note, the feeder doesn't know when it's full or not, so if it's turned on, it just keeps rotating until the battery runs out. I once forgot to refill it, and it kept rotating, empty. My cat ended up clawing it to try to get to a full food compartment. Poor kitty! Bad mom!
5)The dial turns VERY slowly, as it is also automated, drawing on that same 9v battery, which is why it drains so fast. My cat waits for the feeder to kick in, so as soon as it starts, he's got his head stuffed into the compartment, and he inadvertently (or purposely!) pushes the lid along, which I think caused it to break.
For me, there were too many factors making it not worth replacing. I ended up spending more at Petsmart on another feeder (C50 Auto Pet Feeder) which only does 5 meals, but it runs on 1 AA battery, and you can 'set' the timer anytime you want. Only the timer draws power. The rest of it is on a simple hinge mechanism, so it swings very fast, is QUIET (unlike the first feeder, which is loud), and isn't dependent on what time of day you refill it. One other feature is that it has a finite turning radius, so when the feeder is empty, it knows, and it won't keep rotating. To restart it, I have to reset the clock, then turn the lid back around on that same simple hinge mechanism, in the opposite direction. It's REALLY easy to reset, but what's good is that if I forget to refill it, it doesn't taunt my cat with an empty bowl by continuing to rotate.
It also has a battery-life counter so you can see when your battery needs replacing, as well as a cover for the timer mechanism so your cat won't bump it or otherwise damage it.
I've had it 4 weeks now, and the same AA battery is going strong, and it's a breeze to use. I only wish it had more compartments, but I'm more than satisfied with it!

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Petmate Le Bistro Portion-Control Automatic Pet Feeder Review

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(More customer reviews)After looking around for an auto feeder it seemed like they all had some issue, but this had mostly positive reviews so I figured I'd give it a try. I bought two so each of my cats could have one. Unfortunately one of them did not work upon arrival so I sent it back and had a new one sent within a week. A few things to point out based on other reviewers problems.
1. Programming is quite easy if you just follow the instructions, it took me about 2 minutes to have it set up and ready to go.
2. If you attach the container and lid on properly your cat will not be able to get into it.
3. It will only take a day or two for your cat to realize if it sticks its arm up the food chute it can get a piece or two out but it's probably more of a hassle than your cat will want to deal with after a few tries.
4. If you are using normal dry cat food (which is smaller than the 1/2" recommended size on the instructions) the portion control isn't very accurate. I found I had to just set it 1/4 cup smaller than I actually wanted them to have.
Once you figure out a few of the quirks of this product it will work without problems. Both of mine have made my life much easier since the cats know I don't control their food anymore than just sit around until they hear the food being portioned out by the auto feeder.

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The Petmate LeBistro 10-pound programmable feeder faithfully delivers portion-controlled meals to your dog or cat while you are away and relieves you of the daily chore of scooping and measuring. The stylishly-designed unit dispenses portions that you select ranging from 1/4 to 3 cups and dispenses them up to three times per day. It's perfect for pets who need a little weight management.



Easy Programming for Portion Control Programming is as easy as setting the alarm clock using the large LCD screen. Just 3 buttons take you through the process. There's even a meal counter. The Petmate LeBistro programmable feeder holds 10 pounds of food and accommodates a full range of dry food sizes, shapes, and types. The food hopper is conveniently transparent for monitoring food levels at a glance and has a handy twist-lock lid to keep the food secure.

Removable Bowl Makes Cleaning a Snap The bowl is easily removable for cleaning and is top-shelf dishwasher safe. The Petmate LeBistro 10-pound programmable feeder is very energy efficient, allowing 3 D-cell alkaline batteries (not included) to power the unit for up to six months. A low-battery indicator lets you know when the batteries need to be changed. Assembles easily in minutes with no tools. It measures 16"x10"x19" and includes a one-year limited warranty.

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