6 of the best automatic dog feeders to keep your BFF fed on time

As much as we all love our dogs, there are times when we unfortunately have to leave them home alone. Whether you have to stay late at work one night, or your dog walker calls in sick, it can be tough on both you and your dog to be apart for very long. But there is one thing that we can do to help make life a little bit better for them: can get them on a regular feeding schedule.

Are automatic feeders good for dogs?

Not only is eating at the same time every day just healthy for your dog, but it can also make your life easier as well. After all, a dog that eats on a schedule poops on a schedule — meaning you’re less likely to come home to an accident. Regular eating also helps you notice if something is wrong with your dog’s health because often the first sign that your pup is sick is a lack of appetite.  Read more…

More about Home, Dogs, Pets, Mashable Shopping, and Culture

93c947e2 7d94 4da4 8c92 6d5747b83a8c

IMAGE: Chewy

TOP PICK

Petnet SmartFeeder Automatic Feeder

The ultimate smart-home pet feeder for pet parents who want to stay in-the-know and be worry-free about their pet’s habits and health.

  • Features: Smart Feeder, Pairs with app, Amazon-echo compatible
  • Capacity: 5 – 7 pounds of food depending on kibble size
  • Portion: 1/16 – 1/12 cups
  • Max programmable meals per day: Unlimited
  • Requires: Built-in rechargeable battery powered by USB; compatible smartphone (iOS or Android), standard WiFi connection of 2.4 GHz.

$ 179 from Chewy

1884b4fa 46fd 43d7 b103 10763a6b4e9b

IMAGE: PetSafe

BEST FOR DOGS WHO EAT TOO FAST

PetSafe Healthy Pet Simply Feed Automatic Feeder

With custom portion sizes and a slow-feed function, this is the perfect feeder for dogs that like to gobble their food a little too much.

  • Features: LCD screen with 5-button navigation, digital timer, Pause function
  • Capacity: 24 cups
  • Portion: Programmable from ⅛ cup to 4 cups
  • Max programmable meals per day: 12
  • Requires: 4 D-cell alkaline batteries (not included) or power adapter (sold separately)

$ 139.99 from PetSafe

C281e482 1e83 43db be60 5559553b1534

IMAGE: Chewy

BEST FOR LITTLE DOGS

PetSafe EatWell 5-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder

An easy-to-use, 5 portion feeder that’s perfect for smaller pups.

  • Features: Digital clock, LCD screen, dishwasher safe
  • Capacity: 2.5 pounds of food (i.e. 5 cups)
  • Portion: 1 cup
  • Max programmable meals per day: 4
  • Requires: 4 D-cell batteries (not included)

$ 52.95 from Chewy

3ad9c07e cd08 4acd be7e b027a32f1057

IMAGE: Chewy

BEST FOR BIG DOGS

Aspen Pet LeBistro Portion Control Programmable Pet Feeder by Petmate

Store up to 10 pound of kibble in this portion-controlled, automatic feeder perfect for dogs of all sizes.

  • Features: Removable bowl, top-loading, portion-control, LCD screen
  • Capacity: 10 pounds
  • Portion: Programmable from ¼ cup to 3 cups
  • Max programmable meals per day: 3
  • Requires: 3 D-cell batteries (not included)

$ 79.99 from Chewy

A08fa133 4032 4faa a222 05c76b070e7f

IMAGE: Amazon

BEST FOR CUSTOM MEAL CALL

WESTLINK 6L Automatic Pet Feeder Food Dispenser

Leave your pup a personal 10 second message calling them to mealtime.

  • Features: Built-in voice recorder and speaker, infrared detection, low power consumption, customized portions
  • Capacity: 6 liters
  • Portion: 10-12 grams, but you can dispense 1-39 portions a meal
  • Max programmable meals per day: 4
  • Requires: 3 D batteries or USB Power

$ 129.99 from Amazon

18945d49 a06f 4b9d 9f38 fc58edc7b571

IMAGE: Chewy

BEST FOR TREAT DISPENSING

Petcube Bites

While not really a pet feeder but instead a treat feeder, Petcube Bites allows you check in on your pet remotely via video, talk to them, and toss them yummy treats.

  • Features: Treat dispenser, 2-way audio, night vision, 1080p HD Video with 138 degree angle view and zoom, Alexa compatibility, detachable treat container
  • Capacity: 2 pounds
  • Portion: Tosses 1- 5 treats, depending on their size
  • Max programmable meals per day: Unlimited
  • Requires: Compatible phone (iOS 9/3 + or Android 5.1); 2.4GHz Wifi; Power-plugin

$ 249 from Chewy


Mashable

Tech News No Comment , , , ,

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *