The best automatic cat feeders for your furry friend

Perfect for all kinds of cat homes, the PetSafe Automatic Food Dispenser allows you to program up to 12 different daily meals, ranging in size from 29 ml to 946 ml. The large capacity hopper holds up to 5.7 litres of food at a time, which should last most cats quite a while before needing to be refilled. 

It can be used with both dry and semi-wet foods of varying shapes and sizes. One standout feature that cat owners will love is the slow-feed option. This mode dispenses your cat’s food over a period of 15 minutes, which helps prevent your kitty from bingeing. There’s also an immediate feed button that allows you to give your cat a little snack between mealtimes.

It comes with a bowl and stand, but you can also use it with your kitty’s favourite dish. The pet-proof dispenser keeps prying paws out, and keeps the food fresh. The majority of the parts are dishwasher-safe on the top rack for added convenience when it comes time to wash the unit.  

If you like the idea of being able to remotely monitor and dispense your feline companion’s meals, look no further. The PetSafe Smart Feed can be programmed to dispense up to 12 meals daily, while a generous capacity of 5.7 litres means you don’t have to refill it too frequently. 

The feeder is compatible with both iOS and Android devices, and allows pet parents to monitor their kitty's feeding from anywhere through its WiFi connection. In the event of a power failure or the feeder somehow going offline, the battery backup will continue to dispense food for your kitty. Many of the components are dishwasher safe, which makes things easier all round. 

The locking lid and child lock feature also help to keep tricky cats from sneaking extra food. A Slow Feed option is perfect for kitties who eat too fast, while Feed Now gives an extra bite as and when. 

For a relatively low price, the Cat Mate Feeder is a clever little gadget that will keep your cat(s) happy and fed at a schedule of your choosing. It has a 48-hour timer that you can set to open the feeder whenever you want.  

And though it isn't high-tech, the Cat Mate has an edge over more expensive options. It comes with a little ice pack, so you can keep wet food fresh.

If you’re a one cat home, you can alternate between the bowls — one bowl for wet food, one bowl for dry food. Technically, it’s made for a two-cat household, with a feeding bowl for each. Whether or not your cats will each stick to their own bowl, of course, is usually an unsolvable problem with this kind of feeder. But the Cat Mate comes with a lid link that ensures both sections open at the same time, meaning both cats can feed at once. 

One bowl and three bowl versions are also available, as well as stainless steel inserts — but these are sold separately.

Pet parents can enjoy all the convenience of an automatic cat feeder, without the hefty price tag, thanks to the Petsafe 5 Meal Feeder.

It features five chambers which can hold up to one cup of food each. Because of its covered, spinning design, it can be used with both wet and dry foods of varying shapes and sizes — and it never gets jammed.

Keep in mind that while there are five chambers, one will be available to your pet right away. The spinning system is nice, as you can check how much food your kitty has (or hasn’t) eaten at the end of the day. There’s also a two-meal version available if your pet doesn’t require as many meals. 

Because of its compact, lightweight design, this feeder is great for when you have to travel with your pet and want to keep their regular schedule. And even if you aren’t super tech-savvy, this feeder is easy to program. The BPA-free, dishwasher-safe food tray makes for easier cleanup.

If you have more than one cat that requires a prescribed diet or some kind of weight-management, the SureFeed Microchip Feeder could be the one for you. It makes sure the correct kitty is fed the correct food.

It’s super high-tech, and uses a RFID collar system to only dispense food to the correct kitty (especially important when you have more than one). It is also compatible with any implanted microchip for added convenience. This way, they get their special food, while any other pets are access-denied.

It’s also an excellent choice if your cat requires medications to be dispensed during the day. The lid is sealed at all times other than when they're feeding, so it keeps flies, ants, and other yuckies off your cat’s food. It's also ideal for serving up wet cat food without it drying out. 

If you want to spruce up your cat’s mealtime further, there are optional accessories available including coloured bowls and mats. The batteries should last for up to four months of daily use, and the low battery indicator will let you know when it’s time to change them.

If overeating isn’t a problem for your feline and they can be trusted to feed without gorging themselves, a gravity-style feeder can provide the convenience of an automatic feeder in an affordable and easy-to-use package. 

The Van Ness Medium Auto Feeder holds up to about 3.5 litres of kibble at once, which means you can wait a long time between having to refill the reservoir. It’s available in a choice of three different sizes, so if you find you like more or less food storage you can choose the best one for your needs.

Because of its large capacity, this automatic feeder is perfect for multi-cat homes. The removable lid makes for easy filling and cleaning, and it’s dishwasher-safe. Tight on space? This feeder’s square design tucks nicely into a corner. It’s also made with materials that are fully safe for pets to use.

There’s plenty to like about the PETEMPO Automatic Cat Feeder. Not least of all the ability to record and save a 10 second snippet of your voice. Record the phrase you’d use to tell them it’s dinnertime — "Here, kitty!" or similar — and they’ll come running at the right time. 

The PETEMPO has a sizeable capacity, which will last your cat for literally days. An easy-to-use timer allows you to set up to six meals per day. As a bonus, it comes with single or double bowl options (great for homes with two cats). The double bowl is also height adjustable for kitties of different sizes.

There are other nice features. It’s easy to clean and both clog-proof and spill-proof. Even if the cat knocks it over, you can rest easy knowing that it won’t make a mess on the floor. Indeed, it’s so well protected that it keeps bugs off the cat’s food and prevents cheeky felines from getting their paws in there. 

If you left an entire box of chocolate chip cookies around your friends, odds are that there wouldn't be any left by the time you came back. If your friends were cats, they'd love this for all the wrong reasons — there's food on offer at all times. However, if your cat has a little self-control and doesn't over-eat, then this AmazonBasics Pet Feeder could be the ideal option. 

This product is not technically automatic. Instead, it's self-dispensing, which will still make sure that your cute cat-friend doesn't go unfed. Plus, the design makes it easy to set up and clean. It's also purr-fectly priced.