The 5 Best Dog-proof Cat Feeders

Nowadays we spend many hours away from home and therefore it becomes a real challenge to create habits for our pets, especially when it comes to feeding them. 

Whether it is because your vet has told you that your pet is overweight, because you want to help them with food cravings, because you have one of your pets on a special diet and the other is not, or because you have a very insistent dog that would give anything to steal your cat’s food (which should not be underestimated if we want to save visits to the vet), these are just some of the benefits of automatic cat feeders and there are different alternatives to help depending on which case.

In this article we focus on The 5 Best Dog-proof Cat Feeders in the UK, however you can visit this link if you would like to check which are, in our informed opinion, “The 7 Best Automatic Cat Feeders” overall.

The 5 Best Dog-proof Cat Feeders

After testing, researching and contrasting information from all kinds of users, this is our selection of the 5 best dog-proof cat feeders you can find today:

5.- PETLIBRO Automatic 3L Cat Feeder

The PETLIBRO automatic 3L cat feeder is probably the top rated automatic cat feeder in terms of value for money for both cats and small dogs.

Its features are fairly similar to those already described for the other two PETLIBRO models we have analyzed in our article “The 7 Best Automatic Cat Feeders“, although in this case it is worth noting that with an intermediate capacity (3L), it can still dispense up to 6 dry food meals a day. Splitting their meals so much throughout the day can be extremely helpful when we are trying to help our pet with food cravings.

It also differs from the other models in that it has an infrared sensor to avoid more food coming out if the bowl still full (and this way to avoid food waste and undesired flies or ants), and that it has a voice recording function to call your pets to eat when each meal is dispensed, particularly useful for those that are used to this.

One thing to bear in mind is that, of the models we have investigated, it is probably one of the least likely to receive complaints about food getting stuck when used the right kibble size.

4.- Cat Mate C200

The Cat Mate C200 is a versatile and easy to use automatic pet feeder for cats and small dogs which, at an unbeatable price, allows you to programme two meals for up to 48 hours in the simplest possible way: the lid of the bowl that contains the meal will open at the set time. This is one of the reasons why many pet owners highlight its reliability.

Its two bowls can hold up to 400 grams of dry, wet, or raw food each, which can be kept fresh for longer thanks to its icepacks. The containers are easy to clean and dishwasher-proof.

3.- Cat Mate C500 Automatic Pet Feeder

The Cat Mate C500 Automatic Pet Feeder is probably one of the best-balanced feeders that we have come across. At an affordable price, you don’t need to worry about food getting clogged as it basically consists of a carousel that rotates and presents the meals to our pets at the intervals we have programmed. This, according to several customers, makes it one of the most reliable automatic cat feeders for both cats and small dogs.

It is worth clarifying that you can schedule 4 meals, but there is a 5th one that will be presented straight away (as it is not covered by the lid), with no delay setting.

Each of its bowls can hold up to 330 grams of any type of food, and this will stay fresh for longer thanks to the twin icepacks that comes with.

2.- SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder

The SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder is well-known for its feature of only opening its lid when a particular pet approaches to the device. This mean that the all the food placed in the bowl will be only accessible to the cat or small dog with a specific microchip number or collar tag (for those that are not microchipped).

It is worth noting that thanks to its sealed lid, the food can stay fresher for longer, reducing food waste and undesired flies. It also incorporates a training mode, which makes it easier for our pet to get used to approach and eat from the device.

We believe that it is essential to highlight that this feeder is quite different from the previous ones analysed, as it is not designed to rationalise our pet’s food but to prevent any others or even toddlers from accessing it. This function makes it ideal for multi-pet households where, for example, one of your pets requires a veterinary prescription diet or you also have a kitten that shouldn’t eat your senior cat’s diet, or even if you had to add any medications to it.

1.- Closer Pets MiBowl Microchip Feeder

The Closer Pets MiBowl Microchip Feeder distinguishes itself through its unique feature (similar to the model above), which restricts access to the food within it, ensuring that only the specific pet can open its lid. This system operates by recognizing the pet’s microchip number or collar tag, granting access exclusively to that particular cat or small dog.

It’s important to note that the feeder’s sealed and tamper-resistant design contributes to the freshness of the food, minimizing food waste and deterring pests like flies. Additionally, a training mode is included to help pets acclimate to using the device.

Unlike other feeders, the primary goal of this product is not food rationing but rather safeguarding the food from unauthorized access. This makes it an excellent choice for households with multiple pets, especially when one pet requires a special diet, or you need to ensure that certain medications are consumed only by the intended recipient.

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