Doc & Phoebe's Cat Co. Indoor Hunting Cat Feeder Kit
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Did you know that your cat's stomach is only the size of a ping-pong ball? Or that wild cats spend a whopping 80 percent of their waking hours hunting for food? Now you can channel your cat's inner panther and feed in small portions with the Indoor Hunting cat feeder kit from Doc & Phoebe's Cat Co. With this unique feeding system, your kitty can satisfy her instincts without leaving your home, and without leaving a real mouse in your lap. Simply fill the feeders with your cat's favorite food, hide them throughout the house, and let your cat fulfill her wildest dreams. It's a complete bowl-replacement system for one cat, designed for three, small meals twice a day. And, with more feeders, multi-cat homes can enjoy the benefit of hunting, too! Fulfilling the hunting instinct may decrease your cat's anxiety, discourage "scarf and barf," and even deter night-waking! After all, cat parents love their furbabies, but no one loves that 3 AM wakeup call when the kitty's stomach rumbles. This kit allows your cat to be more independent while satisfying her ancestral hunting instincts. And a happier cat means a happier human.
Key Benefits- Veterinarian-designed system works to improve scarf and barf, night waking, litter box "hit and miss" and more by allowing your cat to act on her ancestral desires.
- 3 interactive feeders allow cats to hunt for small portions of food twice a day, instead of relying on you to fill a large bowl once-a-day.
- Durable plastic and textured fabric appeals to cat’s senses while she grabs and claws her prey.
- Easy to use—just scoop your cat’s favorite food into the 3 mice and hide morning and evening.
- BPA-free plastic is top-rack dishwasher safe plastic while the fabric skins are machine washable.
(1) Trainer with multiple dispensing holes, (3) Feeders with two dispensing holes, (3) Feeder Skins, (1) Scoop.
Precautions
Intended only for use by cats. Not intended as a toy for other animals or children. Remove from cat if any part becomes loose or damaged.
†Capacity is calculated by total volume. When using container, choose a capacity greater than what you need to prevent overfilling and spills.
Make treat time even more exciting by placing scrumptious Vital Essentials Mini Nibs in the Doc & Phoebe’s Cat Co. Indoor Hunting Cat Feeder!
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Item Number152320
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Dimensions7.75 x 2 x 9 inches
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Weight11.33 ounces
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Bowl & Storage FeaturePortion Control, Dishwasher-Safe, BPA-Free, Lead-Free
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LifestageAdult
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Capacity (Max)†0.094-cup per feeder
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MaterialPlastic, Microfiber, Nylon
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Frame MaterialN/A
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Assembly RequiredNo
To use, simply fill three feeders with dry food or treats you are already feeding your cat, and hide them twice a day (morning and evening).
Your cat will hunt the feeders, play with them, and eat the small portions of food just as nature intended.
The Trainer, Feeders and Scoop are made with BPA-free plastic and are dishwasher safe on the top rack. Machine wash and tumble dry the Feeder Skins.
| Capacity (Cups) | Bowl Diameter | Bowl Depth | Overall Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.094-cup per feeder | 7.75 inches | 2 inches | 9 inches |
Can I Use The Indoor Hunting Feeder If I Have More Than One Cat?
The Indoor Hunting Feeder is the solution to meet all of your cats' natural needs. Even in the multi-cat household, each cat deserves to have its hunting needs met. Users report that the feeders reduce fights between cats and increases happiness for all of the cats in the household.
What If I Have A Dog In The Family?
Sorry pooches, it’s not for you! Doc & Phoebe designed these feeders for indoor cats that have a safe place free from dogs to hunt. Even cats who live with dogs deserve to have the benefits of hunting. There are simple ways to meet the needs of all of the animals in your care.
Cats are solitary hunters. They want to hunt and eat alone. In fact, one of the greatest sources of distress for cats is having to eat in the presence of a dog. Simply confine your cat to a dog-free space, like a bedroom with the door closed, for hunting time. This way you are meeting all of the natural needs of your cat and still allowing your dog free run of the rest of the house.
Can I Serve Wet Food In The Indoor Hunting Feeder?
We don't recommend it. Doc & Phoebe designed the Feeders to be used with any dry cat food or treats only, and the holes are designed to release the food in small increments.
Can I Still Serve My Cat Wet Food? What If My Cat Eats Wet Food Or A Raw Diet?
Yes! You can accomplish this by feeding a smaller portion of wet or raw food. The remaining daily ration will be dry food or a treat that is acceptable in your cat’s diet and will be fed using Doc & Phoebe's Feeders.
How Much Should I Feed My Cat?
To feed the average 10 lb cat, add one Feeder Scoop full of dry food to each of the 5 Feeders. The average 10 lb cat eating only dry food, requires approximately ½ cup of dry food per day. The portion filler is designed to be ⅕ of this amount.
My Cat Is A Little Chubby, Can I Use The Feeders To Help With Weight Loss?
Doc & Phoebe's Feeders are portion controlled. Feeding your cat an appropriate amount of food in small portions throughout the day will help your cat to maintain a healthy weight. Doc & Phoebe cats hunt to find their food. The hunt is the exercise in disguise. Cats that have a healthy body weight live longer lives.
Helpful Hints With Transition
What If My Cat Isn't Immediately Interacting With The Feeders?
Some cats need privacy to transition onto Doc & Phoebe's Indoor Hunting Feeder. Try leaving your cat alone overnight with the training feeder to give him/her some private time to explore and try it out. Don’t forget to pick up the food dish (so it is not a distraction) and add a favorite treat or two to the training feeder.
How Will My Cat Know Where It The Feeder Is Hidden?
Cats have an incredibly sensitive sense of smell. Your cat will use its sense of smell to hunt and find Doc & Phoebe's Feeders.
What About My Cat's Water Intake?
Increased water consumption is healthy for cats. Studies show that cats drink more water when their water is placed in a separate location from their food. Once your cat is fully transitioned onto the Indoor Hunting Feeder, hide your Feeders away from your cat’s water source for increased health and wellness.
How Do I Use The Feeders To Stop My Cat From Waking Me Up?
Refill the three (3) Feeders for night time and fill and hide before you go to sleep. (Make sure to set your alarm, because your cat alarm likely will not go off!)
How Do The Feeders Stop Scarf And Barf?
Do you often see your cat vomiting food right after it gobbled it up? Each Feeder contains a small portion of the daily food and releases the food in a gradual manner. This forces your cat to slow down and should eliminate scarf and barf!
Is This Going To Make A Food Mess All Over My House?
Actually, our studies have shown the Indoor Hunting Feeder is a cleaner alternative to bowl feeding. Because the meals in each mouse only release a little bit of kibble at a time, your cat will eat the portioned amount as they hunt for each one.
Customer Reviews
76% Recommend
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3 cats love them!
By Emma on Oct 17, 2021
These are super fun for our 3 cats, one cat got the hang of it immediately, one pushes it around, and the third is very delicate with them haha but it's great, keeps them occupied, and a much more fun way to feed them! If your cat is having a hard time figuring out how to use it, I slowly shook the mouse on the ground so they could see where the kibble was coming from. With some patience, our one cat who didn't like it all in the beginning, now can get all of the kibble out of the mouse
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Very Disappointed in this product!
By SRMG on Oct 4, 2021
My cat's food immediately poured out of the trainer. The "mouse," even at the smallest opening setting allowed all of my cat's food to easily come out. I decided to skip the trainer because that was just like pouring a pile of food out for this cat that eats too fast and then throws up. When I tried to use the mouse, I had the same problem of the opening being too large and the cat food pouring out. The cat did not seem at all interested in the plastic mouse. This was a waste of money.
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Confused by this item
By Katmv on Sep 19, 2021
I love everything from Chewy, but not too sure about this item. My cats had trouble retrieving the food with the plastic liners in, because the opening is very small, so I tried it without them. I have two cats-they ate the food once or twice but don’t bother anymore. I tried hiding them around the house but just isn’t working. It seems like a good idea, but I guess my cats don’t quite get it.
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Our Cat is Too Smart for His Own Good
By Bethany on Sep 11, 2021
Our cat is a little too smart for his own good and started eating things he wasn't supposed to out of boredom. Our vet recommended these to help keep him mentally stimulated during the day when I'm at work. He loves them and so far has stopped chewing on blankets and sheets. It also helps me sleep in on the weekend as he will go after the toy instead of trying to wake me up.
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My cats love these!
By Katie on Aug 26, 2021
I have two cats with drastically different personalities. I bought this for my very active and playful male as a way to make feedings more interactive and fun for him. My other cat is very lazy and I figured wouldn't touch them. Turns out they both go crazy for them! I fill them and hide them and the cats instantly go looking for them. I feed a rather large oral health kibble and the mice fit them fine. You can adjust the difficulty by decreasing the size of the hole that dispenses the food as well.
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A no-go for my guys
By Trace on Oct 12, 2021
My cats would have nothing to do with this product. I even put their favorite treats inside, left them for days, with no result. I then removed the cloth cover and left the plastic food holders sitting out for days. Still, no action.
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Not for wet food
By GaGa on Oct 10, 2021
I was looking for an item to feed my cats wet food so they wouldn't wake me up at 5. This item came up. It didn't mention that it was only for kibble. My cats can't eat kibble. It didn't work for me.
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I'm sleeping and she's happy
By NOMNOM on Aug 23, 2021
These have been a lifesaver for my sleep and cat's boredom cure. My cat Tess was so bored at night. I've been trying to get her on my schedule with no luck. I bought these to give her something to entertain her at night and it's worked! She loves hunting them around the house and then comes to bed without making a fuss. 100% recommend for cat's enjoyment and your sanity!
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Immediate quality of life change!
By RidgebackMom on Jul 18, 2021
One of my 4 kitties had started to become a recluse, spending most of his life in the basement coming up only for food. He was also starting fights with the youngest cat. He went from being a happy go lucky cat who played with the large dogs and other cats to being a grumpy cat. I put these out before going to bed and the very next morning he was out exploring, licking the other cats including the youngest. He has turned immediately back into the cat he was before. They take come work but I highly highly recommend it.
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Vet recommended, Cat rejected.
By Dogma on Jul 7, 2021
I have 3 cats and one is very active and gets bored easily. They are house cats and needed something to challenge them. I thought this idea sounded great, Skippy always wants dental treats. At first I showed them how to play with it and that there were treats inside. The hard plastic seemed to be a turnoff for all of them. So after months of them ignoring them, I made a felt cover for one to see if that would help. It's been over a year and I finally gave up. Skippy will run to the counter and reach up to the cupboard where the treats are kept. But he would not engage with the plastic mouse, no matter what yummy treat I put inside. Sadly none of mine would. I'm happy for those whose cats loved I have 3 cats and one is very active and gets bored easily. They are house cats and needed something to challenge them. I thought this idea sounded great, Skippy always wants dental treats. At first I showed them how to play with it and that there were treats inside. The hard plastic seemed to be a turnoff for all of them. So after months of them ignoring them, I made a felt cover for one to see if that would help. It's been over a year and I finally gave up. Skippy will run to the counter and reach up to the cupboard where the treats are kept. But he would not engage with the plastic mouse, no matter what yummy treat I put inside. Sadly none of mine would. I'm happy for those whose cats loved it, but mine did not :( … more
