Treat your kitty with the best automatic cat feeders

Perfect for single or multi-cat homes, the PetSafe Healthy Pet Simply Feed(opens in a new tab) allows pet parents to program up to 12 different daily meals, ranging in size from 29 ml to 946 ml. The large capacity hopper holds up to 5,678 ml of kibble at a time, which should last most felines quite a while before needing to be refilled. 

It can be used with both dry and semi-wet foods of varying kibble 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 and then vomiting their meal. There’s also an immediate feed button that allows you to give your feline a little nibble in between their regularly scheduled mealtimes.

It comes with its own bowl and stand, which attaches to the feeder, but you can also use it with your kitty’s favourite dish. The pet-proof dispenser keeps prying paws out, and 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, and are made of BPA-free plastic and stainless steel.  

Even Garfield would approve of this automatic cat feeder with its large capacity hopper and precise portioning system — from 10 to 400 grams per meal. It does have fewer meal options than some others on this list, but programming this unit is much simpler. 

What makes this WESTLINK(opens in a new tab) really special is the ability for pet parents to record a special message of up to 10 seconds for their kitty. When meal time rolls around, the message plays as a signal to your feline that it’s time to eat — as if the food hitting the bowl wouldn’t be enough. That said, there’s also an infrared sensor on this feeder, which checks the bowl for food before dispensing. If it senses there’s still food in the bowl, it will skip your programmed mealtime. Kitty might be a bit hungrier once they finally do get around to eating, but this ensures that food is not wasted and stays as fresh as possible. 

It includes many pet-proof features to help prevent overeating, including a locking hopper lid and two-key programming. Another bonus: the bowl and hopper are removable for easy cleaning.  

Pet parents can enjoy all the convenience of an automatic cat feeder, without the hefty price tag, thanks to this unit. 

The PetSafe Five-Meal Automatic Feeder(opens in a new tab) features five chambers which can hold up to one cup of food in each spot. Because of its covered, spinning design, it can be used with both wet and dry foods of varying shapes and sizes — there’s also nothing to get jammed, unlike with hopper-style feeders. 

The BPA-free, dishwasher-safe food tray makes for easier cleanup. Keep in mind that while there are five chambers, one will be available to your cat 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 and lightweight design, this feeder is also a great pick for when you have to travel with your cat and want to keep them on their regularly scheduled meals. Even if you aren’t super tech-savvy, this feeder is easy to program.

If you have an extra special kitty who requires a prescribed diet or is on a weight-management program, this automatic cat feeder is perfect. 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 cat in the house). 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. Since the SureFeed Microchip Feeder(opens in a new tab) can store up to 32 microchip identifications, there’s plenty of space to store all your cats. 

It’s also an excellent choice if your cat requires medications to be dispensed during the day. Because the lid is sealed, it keeps flies, ants, and other yuckies out of your cat’s food, and is ideal for serving up wet food without 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. It can be used with both wet and dry foods, and the three-year warranty gives added peace of mind.  

If overeating isn’t a problem for your feline and they can be free-fed 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(opens in a new tab) holds up to about 3,500 ml of kibble at once, which means you can go 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. It’s made with USFDA-approved, food-contact materials that are safe for pets to use. The removable lid also makes for easy filling and cleaning, and it’s dishwasher-safe for added convenience. Tight on space? This feeder’s square design tucks nicely into a corner.  

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 Automatic Feeder(opens in a new tab) can be programmed to dispense up to 12 meals daily, and the hopper holds up to 6,000 ml of food, so 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 for added peace of mind 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 for added convenience. 

The locking lid and child lock feature also help to keep tricky cats from sneaking more food than they should have, while the pet-proof dispenser keeps prying paws from stealing extra portions. The Slow Feed and Feed Now options are perfect for kitties who eat too fast or need extra noms before bed. 

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, this feeder would not work. 

However, if your cat is not one to over-eat, then this AmazonBasics Gravity Pet Feeder(opens in a new tab) could be the perfect fit. 

While this product is technically not automatic, it is self-dispensing, which will still make sure that your cute friend doesn't go unfed. Plus, its design makes it easy to set up and clean.  

This feeder does it all. It controls the portion size of each feeding (which can be scheduled to up to four times a day), lets you leave a voice recorded message for your pet, and looks good while doing it. 

The design of this WESTLINK(opens in a new tab) dispenser is different from most. Its sleek white exterior won't clash with your decor, and its narrow shape will fit just about anywhere. 

And don't worry about the power going out while you're away: This dispenser has a back-up battery system, though batteries aren't included. 

This one holds up to to 6,000 ml of food, so you can definitely have a peaceful getaway without worrying about whether your cat still has food left in the feeder. 

This UMEI(opens in a new tab) dispenser can not only time meals but detect the amount of food that is being left in the tray in order to avoid excessive serving. This saves the food from becoming stale so that your cat has more fresh meals for later on. 

Its 10-second voice recording option will make your cat feel like you are there and will encourage it to stay on its feeding schedule, as many reviewers have reported.