The Best Automatic Cat Feeder

What to consider when buying:

- Feeding capacity: choose a feeder that holds enough food for your cat for a day or two, based on your cat's eating habits
- Scheduled feeding: look for a feeder that allows you to set up schedules for automatic feeding, especially if you're not always at home
- Portion control: consider a feeder that can dispense controlled portions to help prevent overeating or underfeeding
- Food types: make sure the feeder is compatible with the type of food (wet, dry, or both) that you give to your cat
- Power source: choose a feeder with a reliable power source, such as battery or AC adapter, and make sure it has a backup plan in case of power outage

Winner: PetSafe Healthy Pet Simply Feed Automatic Feeder

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- Ratings: 4.4 stars with 14,068 ratings on Amazon, 4.7 stars with 1,810 ratings on Chewy
- Price: $99.95 SRP
- Specs:
   - Feed capacity of up to 24 cups of dry or semi-moist food
   - Customizable meal portions from 1/8 to 4 cups per serving
   - Schedule up to 12 meals per day
   - Slow feed option to prevent fast eating and vomiting
- Recommended because: it's programmable and sturdy with a large feeder container that dispenses accurate portions. Perfect for pet owners who want to schedule feedings while maintaining portion control and keeping their pets healthy.

Runner-up: Petmate Pet Café Feeder

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- Ratings: 4.2 stars with 6,295 ratings on Amazon, 4.3 stars with 273 ratings on Petco
- Price: $24.99 SRP
- Specs:
   - Feed capacity of up to 12 cups of dry food
   - Gravity-fed design that self-replenishes the bowl as the food is eaten
   - Compatible with all dry food types and sizes
   - Easy to clean and refill
- Recommended because: it's affordable, simple to use, and doesn't require any electrical outlets or batteries. Perfect for pet owners who want a hassle-free and cost-effective feeding solution.

Also great: WESTLINK 6L Automatic Pet Feeder

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- Ratings: 4.4 stars with 1,099 ratings on Amazon
- Price: $89.99 SRP
- Specs:
   - Feed capacity of up to 6 liters of dry or semi-moist food
   - Customizable meal portions from 1 to 39 portions per meal
   - Schedule up to 4 meals per day
   - Voice recording and playback function to call your pet during meal times
- Recommended because: it features a high-tech design with a voice recorder that can play a 10-second meal call to your cat. Perfect for pet owners who want to stay connected with their pets even when they're away from home.