PetSafe SlimCat Interactive Cat Feeder

my Maine Coon kitten loves balls, teeny, tiny balls We got sick & tired of retrieving these tiny things between sliding window & screen, under the speakers, under chairs, searching everywhere for those itty bitty balls. Got really tired of having to superglue the tiny buggers back together, Otto has broken them multiple times. Gave this big ball to my Otto Pie. He's not used to BIGGER toys, I think his foster mom only had tiny cat toys? Had to put a jingly tiny mouse toy in this ball, now it's a little more fun & interesting. If your cat isn't used to bigger toys this will take some time for your fuzzy to get used to. I'm thinking of putting some larger jingle bells in this my Maine Coon kitten loves balls, teeny, tiny balls We got sick & tired of retrieving these tiny things between sliding window & screen, under the speakers, under chairs, searching everywhere for those itty bitty balls. Got really tired of having to superglue the tiny buggers back together, Otto has broken them multiple times. Gave this big ball to my Otto Pie. He's not used to BIGGER toys, I think his foster mom only had tiny cat toys? Had to put a jingly tiny mouse toy in this ball, now it's a little more fun & interesting. If your cat isn't used to bigger toys this will take some time for your fuzzy to get used to. I'm thinking of putting some larger jingle bells in this toy. Or at least maybe some hard plastic piece to make rattling noises in there? It seems well made, he hasn't broken it yet like he does those tiny plastic balls. … more

The dog version of this looked as big as my dog. Trip is normally around 7 lbs and LOVES food. He is very quick and adept at eating his food and then eating his sister's food (which he can does in under a min.) Both of our pups are offered (I say offered because his sister is almost 13 and has been known to skip meals since she was 4) 1/4 cup of purina bright mind small bites twice a day (am & pm). So if he is quick enough he can double his kibble intake which packs on the weight for such a small guy. He's managed to get up to 8.5 lbs which is why I've been searching for a small dog sized solution. Which leads me to cat and hampster toys... This ball is the perfect size for Trip and has lots The dog version of this looked as big as my dog. Trip is normally around 7 lbs and LOVES food. He is very quick and adept at eating his food and then eating his sister's food (which he can does in under a min.) Both of our pups are offered (I say offered because his sister is almost 13 and has been known to skip meals since she was 4) 1/4 cup of purina bright mind small bites twice a day (am & pm). So if he is quick enough he can double his kibble intake which packs on the weight for such a small guy. He's managed to get up to 8.5 lbs which is why I've been searching for a small dog sized solution. Which leads me to cat and hampster toys... This ball is the perfect size for Trip and has lots of versatility. We can adjust the hole bigger, allowing him to eat faster or smaller to draw out his meal time with just a twist of the ball. He really enjoys knocking it around and getting a prize. We enjoy watching him play and exercise as he eats. This might not be made for dogs but if you have a small dog under 10 lbs that isn't a chewer (which Trip is not) and that could use some extra play/exercise then this could be your answer. Special Note: We supervise meal times to ensure safety. … more

My cat was diagnosed with pancreatitis a couple of months ago and after several weeks of trying different medications, a steroid finally proved effective. The side effect is weight gain and although my cat has a slow feed bowl, we needed something extra to slow down her food intake. This PetSafe interactive feeder is perfect and I highly recommend it.

I bought this for my lazy chunky cat nephew and he loves it! My sister feeds him his meals from this and a few interactive mice toy puzzle feeders and he is entertained by them AND has lost weight! It took him a minute to figure them out but they work very well for him now.

When I first adopted my cat she kept having an issue of throwing up. I finally figured out she was eating too fast. On top of that she was 12 lbs when I got her. So two birds one stone I bought this and didn't think she would really use it. She also is recovering from a surgery she had at the shelter so the cone was another issue. I'm happy to say she does use it and it makes it so much easier on me to feed her. No more spacing out portions of meals! :] The price isn't bad either!

I wanted something to activate their hunting instincts. The food goes in the top of the ball, and the holes adjust as you twist the sides. I use Blue Buffalo Duck meat for my skinny black cat and Hills Science for my chubby cat. I mixed them in here mostly to control how fast the pieces fall out. So far its working.

The idea is to make a chubby cat move more. Three small holes only work with science diet. But the large holes let the food pour out and she doesn't have to work for it. Purple treat balls work better

The feeder is well made and the concept is great - fun for cat and even may help with overeating. Trouble is that my cats both totally ignored it. I even gave it to a neighbor for her cat... who also ignored it!

they got into using this right off, and while they prefer food in a dish/bothering us to feed them, they'll happily self feed with this. My kitty with neuroses seems to get really relaxed after playing with this a lot, which is a nice bonus. We may get another one or two, so we can rotate them, or have them in a few places.

So I do like this feeder and I think it would be great for a playful cat. However, my cat is a bit lazy lol. He will go and nudge the ball with his forehead just enough for a piece or two of kibble to fall out. I've tried rolling it for him, but then he'll just go and eat the kibble that's fallen out and then stare at me. The only downside to this feeder is that it says that it will fit "most" kibble sizes and I find that our food is one that falls out of that category. It's a little too small for one setting, but two big for another. Not a huge deal, but just something to be aware of.