What is an automatic feeder?

The pet supplies market has kept pace with technology, with everything from the best pet trackers and wireless pet cameras to microchipped cat flaps and fancy laser toys helping make a pet parent’s life easier than ever.

Automatic feeders were one of the first gadgets to appear on shelves, designed to take the hassle out of mealtimes. From budget to high-end, automatic feeders span a huge range, starting with simple models that offer basic scheduling and portion control to sophisticated wi-fi feeders you can take charge of from your smartphone.

While most automatic feeders are designed to hold the best dry dog food and best dry cat food, there are some models that are geared towards wet food if your foodie furbaby is more that way inclined.

Whether you need some extra time in the morning to sleep in, or you’re stuck in the office and won’t be home until late, automatic feeders take the stress out of keeping your pet’s tummy full, ensuring they never miss a meal. More products on pethuhou.com

The pros of automatic feeders

Furbaby looking a little fuller around the middle than usual? Have a dog that howls at the crack of dawn to be fed or a kitty who meows at your feet every time their food is running a few minutes late? If so, the benefits of an automatic pet feeder make it well worth the investment:

1) No more playing chef on demand

When your pet associates you with food, it makes you feel like a short-order cook that’s on call 24/7. But with an automatic pet feeder, you can schedule as many as 12 meals in advance and know that your furkid is going to be fed without you having to lift a finger. 

2) Peace of mind

If you’re out of the house all day, regularly go away overnight, or sometimes find yourself running late, automatic feeders can be a lifesaver. Pets often have specific internal clocks that mean they like to be fed at a certain time and, just like us, they can get hangry when it doesn’t happen! An automatic feeder will take care of the food so you can keep your focus where it needs to be.

3) Weight management

Our furkids aren’t always great at turning down food and some will happily keep scarfing it down until they’re fit to burst. Automatic feeders are great for pets who are overweight as they release food in healthy amounts and in correct portions, so your pet neither eats too quickly nor overeats.

4) The right meal for the right pet

If you have a multi-pet household, then a microchipped automatic pet feeder can be well worth the investment. These little beauties not only do everything a regular pet feeder does, but they’ll only open if the programmed microchip matches the one embedded in the pet trying to gain access. That's genius!

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