PetSafe 6-Meal Automatic Dog & Cat Feeder, Blue

Prior to this feeder, I had four others over the years, and this is my favorite. I like that I can put in the exact amount of food for the day (6 small meals a day), it's fresh every day, it is so easy to clean, my cat can't get his paw in to steal more food, it's easy to program, and it's reliable.

I love how I can program this so that it feeds my cat in the middle of the night so that I don't have to get up and feed him when he gets hungry at 2 am. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because there's no way to use the "feed now" button without skipping the next scheduled meal (which is an option that I'd like to have, since I haven't automated all of my cat's meals).

I was really happy with this feeder from the time I got it, but then it died. 6 months in, it completely stopped advancing on its own – which is the whole reason I got it. I tried replacing the batteries, but that wasn’t the problem. It must’ve been an issue with the motor. An $80 purchase means I paid $12 a month to use it and not it’s trash. Really bummed.

So far, so good! We got this feeder as a way to manage portions for our tiny Lil Girl who has a tendency to eat too much too fast. We had been just doling out small portions during the day but found the inconsistency to be hard on all of us. Lil Girl wasn't always getting enough and we worried that our manual method was actually more of a diet, as we could see her losing a little weight. If we were away from home she wouldn't be fed and would be ravenous when we returned. I chose this feeder primarily for the ability to create portions that are suitable for her and we knew she wouldn't need an alarm/alert that would be potentially disturbing for us. The top is secure and she can't break into So far, so good! We got this feeder as a way to manage portions for our tiny Lil Girl who has a tendency to eat too much too fast. We had been just doling out small portions during the day but found the inconsistency to be hard on all of us. Lil Girl wasn't always getting enough and we worried that our manual method was actually more of a diet, as we could see her losing a little weight. If we were away from home she wouldn't be fed and would be ravenous when we returned. I chose this feeder primarily for the ability to create portions that are suitable for her and we knew she wouldn't need an alarm/alert that would be potentially disturbing for us. The top is secure and she can't break into it, though she does sometimes put her paw up the chute looking for rogue kibble. As soon as the wheel turns and drops her food she goes running! We haven't had any incidents of vomiting after meals so I'd say it's a Victory for all of us! I like that all elements are washable and setting it up was easy. The only improvement I could suggest would be an optional power cord. … more

This is a great way to keep your dog or cat on a feeding schedule. Works fantastic. We have an adult rescue cat that we got started on this when we first got her so she did not wake us up at 3am. We have it set for 3 meals a day 5am, 1230pm and 8pm and we do not need to worry. Easy refill every second day. We now added a rescue kitten... buying a second one of these to keep in the kitten cage during introduction and to give the senior a break from the 4 month old Monster. These will keep a happy house each with their own food machine. 5 Stars all the way!

Our senior cat hasn't quite figured out the twice a day schedule but we have - it's great! We did make a mistake - with the cat present we pushed the "Feed Now" button so show her how food comes out. This disrupts the schedule as it dispenses the "next scheduled meal". So don't do that.

My cat is one who wants to eat all the time. Before the feeder, I would question myself if I forgot to give her a meal because she always acts like she’s starving. For me, these perfectly portioned meals I measure every six hours work great. I set the timer to dispense at 3:30am, 9:30am, 3:30pm, and 9:30pm, etc. (6 meals total.) It keeps this Plus-Sized Model Queen Kitty honest and on a better schedule so there’s no tricking her Mom anymore. The “D” Battery Operation ensures there’s no cords to chew and everything is self-contained. Absolutely no regrets purchasing this gem. :)

Had it maybe a week or 2, bought brand new batteries for it, worked for a day, then just stopped working. bought new batteries, still will not work.

My husband and I are no longer woken up at 4am for food. I set the feeder to dispense small portions at 4am, noon, and 6pm every day. We have used it 2 weeks with no issues. My cat is fairly skittish - crinkly bags and paper don't entice her to play, they send her running. But she does not seem to be bothered by the feeder contraption. Food is VERY important to her, so perhaps she would let a vacuum cleaner feed her if she understood the connection. This purchase has made all 3 of us happy so far. I do notice that she pulls kibble out of the bowl and onto the floor to eat it, instead of eating directly out of the bowl. She typically tends to eat too much too quickly so I honestly don't mind My husband and I are no longer woken up at 4am for food. I set the feeder to dispense small portions at 4am, noon, and 6pm every day. We have used it 2 weeks with no issues. My cat is fairly skittish - crinkly bags and paper don't entice her to play, they send her running. But she does not seem to be bothered by the feeder contraption. Food is VERY important to her, so perhaps she would let a vacuum cleaner feed her if she understood the connection. This purchase has made all 3 of us happy so far. I do notice that she pulls kibble out of the bowl and onto the floor to eat it, instead of eating directly out of the bowl. She typically tends to eat too much too quickly so I honestly don't mind that the setup forces her to slow down. We use a placemat to avoid floor mess, easy adjustment. Win-win all around! … more

I placed this in an outbuilding on my farm to feed a stray kittie. I had been trying to feed it on my patio, but the raccoons got most of the food there. In the outbuilding where he can go and come at will, the kittie is getting fed regularly, without competition. I have the feeder set to just dispense food once a day... and the kittie has already figured out when the food will appear. It has operated flawlessly so far. And by putting some food in the bowl, plus setting the 6 meals in the feeder to dispense correctly, I only have to refill it once a week. Yay! It has only been set up a week now, so I will try to update my review after it has been in operation longer. But so far, it is doing I placed this in an outbuilding on my farm to feed a stray kittie. I had been trying to feed it on my patio, but the raccoons got most of the food there. In the outbuilding where he can go and come at will, the kittie is getting fed regularly, without competition. I have the feeder set to just dispense food once a day... and the kittie has already figured out when the food will appear. It has operated flawlessly so far. And by putting some food in the bowl, plus setting the 6 meals in the feeder to dispense correctly, I only have to refill it once a week. Yay! It has only been set up a week now, so I will try to update my review after it has been in operation longer. But so far, it is doing just what it is supposed to.... and saving me time. Also, by having the food in my outbuilding it keeps the kittie coming there once a night at least, and I think it is hunting any rats and mice that have tried to make a home there, also. So... five stars so far. … more