PawsPik Automatic Microchip RFID Cat Feeder, 16-cup

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  • Uses RFID and microchip recognition to allow access only for the assigned pet, helping control diet and prevent food stealing in multi-pet households. Each feeder supports one pet only.
  • Compatible with ISO-compliant 15-digit microchips and includes a PawsPik RFID tag for pets without microchips for easy setup.
  • Offers Closed Mode, which opens only for authorized pets, and Open Mode, which stays open until an unassigned pet approaches.
  • Connects to the PawsPik app to schedule up to 10 meals per day, set custom portion sizes, and monitor feeding activity in real time.
  • Features a large food capacity and battery backup to ensure reliable feeding even during power outages.

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Automatic Microchip RFID Pet Feeder

Ensure your pet gets the right food, at the right time, in the right amount. With ISO-microchip or RFID access, only the intended pet can eat—keeping others out. Perfect for cats and small dogs.

No More Bowl Bandits

Make meal time easy and chaos-free with the Microchip RFID Pet Feeder. This personal feeding experience for one pet pairs to the feeder using their ISO-microchip or RFID tag.

Access Control

Control access with your pet’s programmed ISO-Microchip or the included RFID tag that slips onto the collar. Only one pet can be paired to the feeder—any other ISO-microchips or tags are automatically denied.

Comprehensive App

Monitor your pet’s eating habits, share insights with your vet, and easily schedule meals and portions in advance—all through a simple, user-friendly app.

About PawsPik

PawsPik creates innovative, high-quality products that promote peace of mind for pet parents and a happy, healthy life for pets. Working with veterinarians, they strive to ensure each product enhances pet well-being and makes pet care easier.

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Questions & Answers

15 Customer Questions

Can you program this so that multiple cats can eat from one unit?

Answer by Jessica • Jan 20, 2026
Not really. It only pairs with a single RFID. It does have a mode that leaves it open all the time. It does NOT have a mode that closes when a particular RFID approaches.

Does the RFID tag have to be facing up, in order to be read by the feeder?

Answer by Cara • Jan 14, 2026
No, it doesn't. My Kitty's microchip was too far down on his back so he it did end up having to wear the collar with the chip on it. That moves throughout the day all around his neck and no matter where it's at around his neck it's read no problem.

Is this feeder for dry food only? Can you feed wet food?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 25, 2025
This feeder may be used for wet and dry food.

Which microchips are compatible?

Answer by Chewy • Sep 25, 2025
This feeder is compatible with embedded ISO and 15-digit numeric code microchips.
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
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Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Durability

85% Positive

Feeding Schedule

91% Positive

Portion Control

93% Positive

Treat Dispensing

94% Positive

65 Customer Reviews

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Jessica on Jan 20, 2026

a simple ask makes it useless

I have 7 cats, all of them chipped, one of which needs to be on a diet (Biggie). I was thinking I could pair Biggie with the feeder and have the feeder close when

I have 7 cats, all of them chipped, one of which needs to be on a diet (Biggie). I was thinking I could pair Biggie with the feeder and have the feeder close when he came near, but leave it open at all other times. Unfortunately, this is not possible for some reason. It seems like it would be simple to do... you can have it open when the paired RFID comes close, why not the reverse? I'm guessing that reason has to do with money because why have 1 feeder work when you could force customers to buy multiple? I like the amount of food the hopper can hold and the ease of pairing and how smoothly it operates...also seems like it would prevent food poaching, but I'm very disappointed that it can't do this one thing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cara on Jan 14, 2026

Total Life Saver

We couldn't love these machines more! I have one kitty on a urinary diet and one on a hydrolyzed diet. The ease of setup and using the app has been absolutely wonderful

We couldn't love these machines more! I have one kitty on a urinary diet and one on a hydrolyzed diet. The ease of setup and using the app has been absolutely wonderful. Unfortunately, one Kitty's microchip is too far back on his neck and so he does have to wear the collar with the chip. We are lucky that he adjusted to it no problem and a collar apparently doesn't bother him. His sister's chip was perfectly placed so she never had that issue. They're also much quieter than most automatic food dispensers I've ever used. And the kitties love them. My only downside is we liked to feed our kitties four times a day with very small portions, but the smallest portion they offer is 1/8 cup. So we had to cut back to two feedings a day along with their wet food.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Taylor on Jan 7, 2026

Best of it’s kind

This is the only device that I’ve been able to find which both solves the problem of being both an automatic scheduled feeder and that has a door closing feature

This is the only device that I’ve been able to find which both solves the problem of being both an automatic scheduled feeder and that has a door closing feature to make it exclusive only to certain animals. I like that it also monitors and notifies you via the app with how much time your pet is actually spending at the feeder. The door itself, I think, because it opens from the top down and is fairly large, makes it more intimidating compared to the other microchip-only bowl that we have since it seems like our main cat that uses it still prefers the other one. It’s also fairly slow to shut even at the faster setting, but I’m sure this is for safety reasons. The only other con that I wish I could change is that it seems to only be able to sync with one microchip at a time per device, so if you have multiple anxious or slow eaters, this definitely won’t be the most budget-friendly option.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Aaron on Jan 14, 2026

Works great for my two cats

We have two cats and they eat totally different. One of them grazes and the other one would eat all the time if he could. Our vet recommended this feeder and I’m

We have two cats and they eat totally different. One of them grazes and the other one would eat all the time if he could. Our vet recommended this feeder and I’m really glad we tried it. It feels really solid and was easy to set up. I honestly wasn’t sure how well it would work, but it actually works great. I keep it in closed mode and it only opens for the right cat, so it’s stopped the food stealing problem. The funny thing is I think my other cat is kind of jealous watching it open and close, so now I’m thinking about getting a second one so each cat can have their own feeder.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Allison on Jan 8, 2026

Microchip reader unreliable and interferes with other RFID products

I was so hopeful this was going to be the perfect solution for my cat who needs small, consistent portions and is on a prescription food my other cats cannot eat

I was so hopeful this was going to be the perfect solution for my cat who needs small, consistent portions and is on a prescription food my other cats cannot eat. Unfortunately, it does not work for my household. The microchip reader works inconsistently due to the design; my cat is on the taller side, and it is difficult for him to get low enough or far enough into the feeder to trigger the sensor, and it only recognizes him and opens about 25 percent of the time. It has an open mode that allows it to remain open but closes when non-paired pets with microchips try to use it, and while this worked initially, my other cat figured out he can still reach his arm in and snag food without triggering the sensor. The company was initially responsive, but after much back and forth, determined the feeder was working as it is supposed to and blamed my cat’s microchip - despite his chip working perfectly with microchip devices from other manufacturers. Also, note for those who also have Sure Petcare products in their household; it interferes with other RFID readers. We have two short SureFlap feeders that have worked flawlessly to date and stopped working when we plugged the PawsPik feeder in. They worked again when placed on opposite ends of the house, but it is very inconvenient to be unable to feed in the same room or space due to competing signals. I’ll likely try again if they come out with a second generation with a better design, as a microchip-based portion feeder is such a great solution for multi-cat households with specific dietary needs. However, this version missed the mark.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Nikole on Jan 3, 2026

Really wanted this to work

If your cat will wear a collar you won’t have an issue as the feeder reads the collar very quickly. My cat won’t. I had to go and get him a microchip and showed

If your cat will wear a collar you won’t have an issue as the feeder reads the collar very quickly. My cat won’t. I had to go and get him a microchip and showed them the placement. It looked like they did what this company recommends. He is however, a big cat so the feeder won’t read his chip unless his head is IN the bowl. This means I can only use the setting that leaves the door open, allowing my other cat to get in a lot easier. It reads her microchip 25% of the time and will close the door on her. Really bummed about it as I’ve been waiting so long for a company to come out with a timed feeder that reads microchips. They just need a more sensitive reader or to add some to the sides or something.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Karen on Jan 7, 2026

Microchip RFID feature lets our grazer cat eat calmly & at her leisure!

Our new cat is a "see food, eat food" kind of guy. A 17 pound sweetheart, but given his voracious appetite we could no longer leave dry food out so our other cat

Our new cat is a "see food, eat food" kind of guy. A 17 pound sweetheart, but given his voracious appetite we could no longer leave dry food out so our other cat could graze, and eat when she was hungry. I saw this feeder mentioned on a FB page I follow, Patches' Journey, and that prompted me to check it out. This feeder is exactly what we need! It's high quality, works well & meets/exceeds all of its marketed features. We are extremely happy with it, and how it lets our sweet girl Mora eat when she wants, without her new sibling gobbling everything up.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Brittany on Dec 28, 2025

Great feeder for multiple cats & routines if you have patience to train.

We have four cats - two super seniors, one adult, and a new kitten (4 mos). With different dietary needs for each cat, health concerns, , different sleep schedules,

We have four cats - two super seniors, one adult, and a new kitten (4 mos). With different dietary needs for each cat, health concerns, , different sleep schedules, and lots of travel plans, the logistics of managing that are wild. These are a pricey solution for us but with some patience and training they work great. Took about 2 weeks to get them into the routine of using these (they were using SurePet feeders before). I have older SurePet feeders that won't work when placed near these (which the instructions warned about, thanks! :)) but moved some things around and it's fine now. Only suggestions for improvements would be two more RFID sensors (there are only four) so the cat doesn't have to lean so far in get to the food. I have the feeder sitting on top of a box so that they're not overextending to eat. It's so minor I actually changed my review from a 4 to 5 star while writing this because I'm just nit picking at this point. :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Laurie on Dec 30, 2025

Can cause anxiety due to bowl depth

My cat has used a SureFeed microchip feeder for years and is very food motivated. I have been waiting for an auto-feeding microchip feeder to come out, but this

My cat has used a SureFeed microchip feeder for years and is very food motivated. I have been waiting for an auto-feeding microchip feeder to come out, but this bowl is positioned deep and caused anxiety in my cat. The area for her head is also more narrow, so she doesn't like putting her face so far down in the area & feeling trapped or vulnerable. To get by, I have positioned a trimmed paper plate into the bowl space to raise the feed area & hope she can get used to it without an FIC episode.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Yuliana on Jan 6, 2026

Doesn’t work well with other microchip feeders

super finicky with the microchips, almost never read my cats chip. tried it with another cat and also didn’t work. the signal off of this unit interferes with the

super finicky with the microchips, almost never read my cats chip. tried it with another cat and also didn’t work. the signal off of this unit interferes with the signal from the surefeed feeders and renders those useless. these have to be in completely different rooms/floors for it to work in conjunction with other feeders. it’s an amazing idea but didn’t work for me at all. so sad about it ):