SureFeed Microchip Small Dog & Cat Feeder

Purchased this because I have a bully overweight cat who will steal all food and then go to eat his own. This in theory is amazing- but I was under the assumption that for almost 200$ this thing would be incredible. First issue- which was my own fault (I didn’t see online) The thing runs on batteries. 4 C BATTERIES. seriously?! Not even an outlet on it to purchase a wall adapter. Second issue- door stays open for WAY longer than needed to be after cat takes head out from under it, and there is zero stopping from other pets eating along side of the authorized pet. If you have a bully cat / dog this this is a waste of your time and MONEY. Do not buy this.

This invention is a true stroke of genius. We have one cat who likes to graze on her food throughout the day and another who is a garbage disposal and will eat anything and everything within seconds. We had given up all hope for finding a way to accomodate their different eating habits until our vet showed us this amazing contraption. And it was so easy to train the cat to use it - our cat is not known for being the brightest, but she figured it out very quickly. Also the little door opens and closes very quietly so it won't spook even the most skittish cats. We are also having our first baby soon and I anticipate this also being useful to keep little baby hands out of the cat food. This invention is a true stroke of genius. We have one cat who likes to graze on her food throughout the day and another who is a garbage disposal and will eat anything and everything within seconds. We had given up all hope for finding a way to accomodate their different eating habits until our vet showed us this amazing contraption. And it was so easy to train the cat to use it - our cat is not known for being the brightest, but she figured it out very quickly. Also the little door opens and closes very quietly so it won't spook even the most skittish cats. We are also having our first baby soon and I anticipate this also being useful to keep little baby hands out of the cat food. LOVE. IT. … more

I have 4 cats, 1 of which is a newly diagnosed diabetic. We've changed his diet but the other 3 still need their free feeding access to kibble. All 3 learned to use it quickly, I skipped the training mode and opted for putting wet food into the feeder for them to get used to it. My dumbest cat was the first to learn how to use it and he learned with just kibble. Only issue has been the diabetic cat who has been locked out, he pushes the feeder around the house in the middle of the night and has managed to hit the "add pet" button a few times and get in. If you have two surfaces you can put this against, that would be best. We'll be making something for this to stick into that way we can't I have 4 cats, 1 of which is a newly diagnosed diabetic. We've changed his diet but the other 3 still need their free feeding access to kibble. All 3 learned to use it quickly, I skipped the training mode and opted for putting wet food into the feeder for them to get used to it. My dumbest cat was the first to learn how to use it and he learned with just kibble. Only issue has been the diabetic cat who has been locked out, he pushes the feeder around the house in the middle of the night and has managed to hit the "add pet" button a few times and get in. If you have two surfaces you can put this against, that would be best. We'll be making something for this to stick into that way we can't push it around anymore. It closes quickly when the registered cat removes their head from the feeder, but if they are eating an unregistered cat will be able to eat. … more

It’s been working well so far to keep my fat cat from eating my other cat’s food. We’re still in training mode but he’ll get used to it. However, he had previously been eating from a raised bowl (bought from Cat Person), which allowed him to eat while standing up a bit taller. He has arthritis in his front legs, which makes crouching uncomfortable. He seems frustrated with the height of the chip scanner device above his head and the fact that his food is close to the floor again. But he might just have to get used to it! Would love a higher option though.

I’ll start by saying I have owned cats my entire life. Typically more than one cat at a time too, so when I was having trouble keeping them from eating each other’s food I looked into this product as a solution. This bowl has changed my life! About what came with the bowl: I got a tag for my cat’s collar (they are not chipped yet((I need to do that))) two removable dishes, one with a divider and one without, the white housing unit and a placemat for the front of the unit. No batteries, so you’ll have to buy those. (I think it takes 4 C batteries but I don’t remember because I’ve never had to change them) My two cats are overweight lazy gals who would always eat each other’s food, and I could I’ll start by saying I have owned cats my entire life. Typically more than one cat at a time too, so when I was having trouble keeping them from eating each other’s food I looked into this product as a solution. This bowl has changed my life! About what came with the bowl: I got a tag for my cat’s collar (they are not chipped yet((I need to do that))) two removable dishes, one with a divider and one without, the white housing unit and a placemat for the front of the unit. No batteries, so you’ll have to buy those. (I think it takes 4 C batteries but I don’t remember because I’ve never had to change them) My two cats are overweight lazy gals who would always eat each other’s food, and I could never tell who got how much. At one point I was watching them eat and picking up any excess kibble every time I fed them. As a working women, that was not a good solution for me. Once my older cat started needing prescription food, I decided it was time to give these bowls a try. These feeders have helped both my cats loose a little weight (they could loose some more but again, lazy gals) and kept my older cat from eating non prescription food (she eats S/O because she gets utis if I blink wrong) and it keeps my younger cat from eating said expensive food. It’s been a huge success! I have had these bowls for about a year now and would buy them again in a heartbeat. They are a little expensive but we’ll worth the price. Cleaning can be a hassle because you can’t submerge the bowl holder (the white part) but all the grey parts and the lid come off for easy cleaning! I’ve placed wet and dry food in this with no problems. Training was easy and the batteries I used when I first got it are still going! I truly love this product! … more

Hello! Mrs Frugal over here. I finally made the purchase and saw the option to buy 2. Who can afford 2? You must be rich.. Well I just purchased my second feeder! Total game changer! Even my nervous kitty took just a few days to adapt. I have 3 cats on 3 different diets and this saves me so much time and energy not to mention money spent on these prescription foods. The blue tooth wasn't necessary because I don't need to keep track of their feeding times / amounts so I just stuck with the less expensive option.

After reading reviews for this model and the lesser expensive model, I finally settled on this one because of the sensors. The dish stays open as long as it senses the cat (and doesn’t close prematurely like the others). This dish works perfectly! The instructions on how to train your cat are also excellent. My cat mastered the dish in about a week. The feeder is very easy to disassemble and clean (this is such a nice feature)! The feeder also has a clean and sleek appearance. The extra bowel is nice as well (so you can do wet and dry food). I was having cockroach and ant problems and this dish keeps all pests out of her food (this was the initial reason I purchased the feeder). This is After reading reviews for this model and the lesser expensive model, I finally settled on this one because of the sensors. The dish stays open as long as it senses the cat (and doesn’t close prematurely like the others). This dish works perfectly! The instructions on how to train your cat are also excellent. My cat mastered the dish in about a week. The feeder is very easy to disassemble and clean (this is such a nice feature)! The feeder also has a clean and sleek appearance. The extra bowel is nice as well (so you can do wet and dry food). I was having cockroach and ant problems and this dish keeps all pests out of her food (this was the initial reason I purchased the feeder). This is by far one of the best products I have purchased for my cat. It’s worth the investment. … more

Great product. Well worth the price. My mischievous kitten was eating my adult cats food. The adult cat food was making my kitten sick and my adult cat was not getting enough to eat. I was at my wits end trying to regulate and monitor their feedings. A few weeks ago I bought 2 of these feeders. I was thrilled at how quickly they learned which feeder to eat from. The kitten seems quite entertained at being able to make the door open and close when she wants food, and the adult cat seems realized at being able to graze without having to fend off the kitten. Also, they seem to like the size and shape of the bowl and feeding area (there is plenty of room so they aren’t bumping their whiskers as they Great product. Well worth the price. My mischievous kitten was eating my adult cats food. The adult cat food was making my kitten sick and my adult cat was not getting enough to eat. I was at my wits end trying to regulate and monitor their feedings. A few weeks ago I bought 2 of these feeders. I was thrilled at how quickly they learned which feeder to eat from. The kitten seems quite entertained at being able to make the door open and close when she wants food, and the adult cat seems realized at being able to graze without having to fend off the kitten. Also, they seem to like the size and shape of the bowl and feeding area (there is plenty of room so they aren’t bumping their whiskers as they eat). This is truly a great product. Thank you! … more

We’re still in the process of trying to get used to it. We had to first put our cat out a new food and then get her used to the container. Trying to keep the other cat out is very difficult but we have figured out some thing called the intruder alert. Whenever the other cat comes in there the lid closes. Right now my cat is still trying to get used to the opening and closing which is kind of freaking her out. So hopefully this week will be better. I think this is a genius idea. Especially if you have cats for a special day it’s like we do.

I rarely write reviews, but this item is well worth the time: This feeder has truly been a life changer for my timid 13 year old and me. My little blond male has been bullied for his food for years by his smaller boned, but larger sister. I have spent, probably, half their lives trying to protect his food from her. When his weight dropped dangerously fast during an illness, a technician at the veterinarian's office gave me a printout from Chewy for this feeder and said she used several of them. It was a little pricey, but it has been well worth every penny. He learned quickly how to open it, has slowly gained weight, and is now enjoying feeding times. I only wish I had known about it earlier I rarely write reviews, but this item is well worth the time: This feeder has truly been a life changer for my timid 13 year old and me. My little blond male has been bullied for his food for years by his smaller boned, but larger sister. I have spent, probably, half their lives trying to protect his food from her. When his weight dropped dangerously fast during an illness, a technician at the veterinarian's office gave me a printout from Chewy for this feeder and said she used several of them. It was a little pricey, but it has been well worth every penny. He learned quickly how to open it, has slowly gained weight, and is now enjoying feeding times. I only wish I had known about it earlier. The added advantages are that my stress level has dropped, not having to worry about his getting enough food, and his sister's weight has dropped to a normal amount, not being able to eat too much. I give this microchip activated feeder a 5+ stars! … more