Automatic Feeders

[Ginny & Alex]

I really haven't researched any automatic feeders yet, but I'd like to buy one.

Anyone have any recommendations for specific brands? And where did you find it?

Thanks.

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

My favorite is the PetSafe5, Ginny. You can get it online or at PetSmart. Little expensive, but the only one my cats can't break into. Easy to program, with 5 slots so you can feed small frequent meals day or night.

 

[squeem3]

Another vote for the PetSafe 5 compartment feeder :thumbup I have two, both bought at PetSmart. Easy to program meal times, quiet, cat-proof. http://www.petsafe.net/Products/Feed-an ... matic.aspx

I also have a PetSafe 2 compartment one as back-up. It's noisy (manual timer dial ticks away annoyingly which may scare some cats), too lightweight (cats can push/flip it around), and too flimy in general (cats can easily pop the lids right off to get to the food).

 

[Julia & Bandit (GA)]

I had the Petsafe 5, and Bandit broke into it in no time, so not completely cat-proof. I went through another auto feeder that he destroyed before I finally settled on this one: http://www.amazon.com/Petself-Elect...22/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&qid=1288975111&sr=1-28

Bandit couldn't break into it, and believe me, he tried. Only thing is that some might find the timer difficult to program...I never had a problem figuring it out but some people in my house did.