Cat Mate C3000 Automatic Dog & Cat Feeder, 26-cup

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$45.99 (-30%) Chewy Price
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  • Easy to use, programmable LCD control with approximately 6 to 9 months battery life in continuous use (requires 4 x ‘C’ batteries, not included)
  • Pet-proof, snap lock lid means you kitty can't access the supply of stored kiddle. It has a maximum 3Kg (6.5lbs or 26 cups) capacity food hopper (approximately 1 month for 1 cat) and is great to have if you are on vacation.
  • Unique feed mechanism ensures accurate and consistent meal sizes from 10g (2 teaspoons) upwards - for all popular dry cat/small dog foods
  • May be easily fastened on to a wooden board for extra stability, if required
  • Easy to clean, dishwasher-proof bowl, hopper, lid, nozzle and feed screw!

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Easy Feeding, No Fuss

Set up to three perfectly portioned meals a day with the simple LCD control. The pet-proof snap-lock lid keeps your kitty out of the food stash, while the 26-cup hopper keeps the meals coming, even when you're away!

Tailored Meals, Every Time

From 2-teaspoon servings to larger portions, the C3000 serves consistent meals for all dry cat and small dog foods. Whether for special diets or regular feeding, it’s the perfect way to keep your pet on track when you’re away or busy.

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Technology Feature           
Programmable
Programmable
Automatic
Remote-Controlled, App Compatible, Programmable, Treat Dispensing
Remote-Controlled, App Compatible, Programmable, Treat Dispensing
Remote-Controlled, App Compatible, Programmable, Treat Dispensing
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Automatic, Programmable, Voice Recording
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Automatic, Programmable
App Compatible, Voice Recording
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Capacity (Max)†           
26-cup
3-cup per bowl
4-cup per bowl
7-L
6 liters
6 liters
6-cup
16 cups
3 liters
2-litter
3L
1.5-L
Compatibility           
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
Wi-Fi, Plug-In Power
Wi-Fi, Battery Powered
Wi-Fi, Plug-In Power
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Plug-In Power
—
Battery Powered
Plug-In Power
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Assembly Required           
No
No
No
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—
—
No
No
No
No
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No
Pattern           

Questions & Answers

52 Customer Questions

How long would this feeder last if it was programmed for normal 3x a day with it being filled to the highest capacity? We're going to be away for a few days and looking for a automatic feeder that can last 3-4 days?

Answer by Chewy • Jul 31, 2018
It has a maximum 3Kg (6.5lbs) capacity food hopper (approximately 1 month for 1 cat) and is great to have if you are on vacation.

I have feeder similar to this one it's amazing but my cats can put their paws up where the food comes out & lets food down...beats the purpose of only giving them a certain amount. Would the same thing happen with this feeder?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 06, 2018
This feeder has locking features on both the top of the storage container and where the food is dispensed to prevent your cats from overindulging.

Could you explain the "frequent feed" function? How often is "frequent"?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 18, 2018
The Frequent Feed function allows the daily food allowance to be served over the course of a day, dispensing a single feed unit at a regular interval between a programmed start and finish time. The function is designed for pets with specific dietary requirements (e.g. diabetic cats) or if you wish to regulate the speed of your pet’s food intake.

Can you set each meal for a different amount? For example: Meal 1- 10g, Meal 2- 40g, Meal 3- 20g ?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 01, 2018
The meal sizes of each meal can be adjusted so that each meal can be a different amount.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Madeline on Sep 19, 2025

Great for Long Shift workers!

I’ve had this auto feeder for over a year and it works spectacularly. As someone that works long days (10-12hrs) it provides peace of mind knowing that my cats will

I’ve had this auto feeder for over a year and it works spectacularly. As someone that works long days (10-12hrs) it provides peace of mind knowing that my cats will always have food regardless of my presence. It’s a bit of a pain to set up and change the times so definitely keep the manual if you purchase this product. The batteries are also a bit of a hassle but hey - not needing to change them out for over a year definitely supersedes having to replace the food more frequently. I highly recommend this auto feeder.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Julie on Oct 2, 2025

Not a good item

My pets don't like this iteam. They were very frustrated the food wouldn't come out as it's supposed to. Not worth the money is paid for this iteam. Doesn't work

My pets don't like this iteam. They were very frustrated the food wouldn't come out as it's supposed to. Not worth the money is paid for this iteam. Doesn't work right. The time is to hard to set. I don't recommend this iteam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Laura on Aug 1, 2025

Second One Purchased

I bought one of these several years ago to feed my semi-feral outdoor cat. I needed a sturdy feeder that could stand up to raccoons (inside the box I built to house

I bought one of these several years ago to feed my semi-feral outdoor cat. I needed a sturdy feeder that could stand up to raccoons (inside the box I built to house it). The screw-type dispenser mechanism thwarts the raccoons being able to reach up inside, and it works great. So when my old Arf Pet feeder for the inside cats kept erroring no matter what i tried, I replaced it with another Cat Mate 3000. Works great, is reliable in the scheduled times and amounts it dispenses. The cats don't really care what dispenses their kibble, but I am happy with it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Stuart on Jul 17, 2025

Works Great

Chewy recommended this after repeated issues with another brand I won't mention. This feeder keeps time, dispenses at the set times in the set quantity, doesn't

Chewy recommended this after repeated issues with another brand I won't mention. This feeder keeps time, dispenses at the set times in the set quantity, doesn't accidentally drop food randomly, and in general simply works properly. The only suggestion I have for improvement would be a clear, or a clear part on the storage section, so you can more easily see the kibble inside it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Andrea on May 10, 2025

Owned since 2019!

I rarely write reviews but these feeders have been a life saver for me. I work all the time and needed a reliable machine. Batteries last me over a year but I change

I rarely write reviews but these feeders have been a life saver for me. I work all the time and needed a reliable machine. Batteries last me over a year but I change them each November to be safe. Food comes out as designed with you set amount. I recommend cleaning every two months unless you notice a dispensing issue. I use Hills urinary care hard food and it’s a little greasy feeling. I clean them monthly. Up until we had to stop using them with one of our babies sick I never had a problem. Well they aren’t completely tamper proof. If you have a food motivated cat they will find a way. Ours finally flipped it over and pawed it until it popped open. He’s a jerk anyway but it took 4 years for him to before he started trying this. That’s my only concern now and wanted people to know. If your cat is normal your fine lol.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Clare on Sep 10, 2025

Not much to say

The clock and setting timing - number of feedings, when etc seemed more complicated and more difficult to set than necessary.

The clock and setting timing - number of feedings, when etc seemed more complicated and more difficult to set than necessary.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Rosemond on Sep 8, 2025

Quite noisy

Pet feeder not too difficult to assemble and program. Holds plenty of food. It's quite noisy when dispensing the food.

Pet feeder not too difficult to assemble and program. Holds plenty of food. It's quite noisy when dispensing the food.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Phyllis on Apr 26, 2025

Great Product

Great Price. Works very well. Bought it for my feral cat that lives on & under my back porch as I was going out of town and didn't want him to think I abandoned

Great Price. Works very well. Bought it for my feral cat that lives on & under my back porch as I was going out of town and didn't want him to think I abandoned him while I was gone. Food dispenses at his usual feed time and prevents birds from eating his food all day as well as skunks & javalina. Put cement blocks all around and on top to keep other critters from knocking it over. Love it!!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Carrilyn on Feb 7, 2025

Cat Figured It Out In Under An Hour

As the title says, my very smart and food motivated cat figured out that by smacking the chute hard enough, he could get kibble to fall out. It took him less than

As the title says, my very smart and food motivated cat figured out that by smacking the chute hard enough, he could get kibble to fall out. It took him less than hour to figure this out after I had set the feeder down for the night. I also want to mention that feeder is quite loud, and could spook skittish cats. I usually would shrug it off and just call it a loss, but at this price, I'm going to have to ask for a return. In short, if you have a food motivated animal, I would suggest avoiding this feeder.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Angie on Mar 11, 2025

Life saver!

Works great! Easy to program (don't loose the instructions though!) And works reliably. Battery life is great! Just replaced the batteries for the first time in

Works great! Easy to program (don't loose the instructions though!) And works reliably. Battery life is great! Just replaced the batteries for the first time in 2 plus years. Only drawback is that there is only 3 meal times.