Automatic feeder?

[Missy & Kitty]

Hey, guys!

Occasionally I need to be gone for quite a while during the day (like tomorrow). I'd like to keep Kitty on her feeding schedule (every three hours), so an automatic feeder sounds like the best idea. I have been researching them, and judging by the reviews, they all seem to be easily broken into. Do any of you use one? Are there any other options besides an automatic feeder? What do you do when you leave for long periods of time?

Thank you in advance!

 

[Blue]

Most people who are away all day or for long hours use auto feeders.
The one I used is the Petsafe 5 compartment feeder.
http://www.petco.com/product/103940/Pet ... MgodjWwAFA

 

[Missy & Kitty]

Did you have any problems with your cat(s) breaking into it?

 

[KarensPoe]

Thats the one I use, but the 2 compartment. Poe has never "broken" into it, and I've been using it for a few weeks now, every week day.

It's great for the frozen cat cicles and you can put an ice bag in the bottom if you want. I usually leave him food, then set the auto time for 3 hours then 5 hours after.

 

[Missy & Kitty]

Good deal! Thanks, guys!

 

[SabrinaFaire]

Most people who are away all day or for long hours use auto feeders.
The one I used is the Petsafe 5 compartment feeder.
http://www.petco.com/product/103940/Pet ... MgodjWwAFA

This is the one I have. Hobbs has never broken into it.

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

I've used both and not had a problem with either of my cats breaking in. However, two different 5-compartment feeders died after 2 uses. The low tech 2-compartment one has been very reliable.

I do think I got lemons, though, since others like the 5 compartment feeder.

 

[Alexis & Nikki (GA)]

I have a 4 compartment feeder that works well. I did find that Nikki could break into the 4th compartment so I usually just use it for 3 meals.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00450DTJA/?tag=felinediabetesfdmb-20