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Cat Mate C300 Automatic 3 Meal Pet Feeder with Digital Timer for Cats and Small Dogs
Last Updated: May 13, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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Ease of Use
41easy to set, easy, super, easy to program, clean
+98%
-2%
" ... 1) Is very easy to set up time and feeding hours. ... "
" ... Easy to program. ... "
" ... Easy to use and it's great knowing that even if I have plans or get home at a later time she'll still get fed at the same time on the dot. ... "
" ... It's easy to use. ... "
" ... It's very easy to program ... we only have it set for 5am normally, but if we're going to be out for a while it's very easy and intuitive to just quickly set a second feeding and delete it later. ... "
" ... Easy to turn off timers if you’re not needing it to be automatic. ... "
" ... two times each day and easy to program. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
Storage
25food, feeder, ice pack, freezer pack, compartments
+56%
-44%
" ... We chose this model due to the fact that it had ice packs and also had 3 compartments in case we do need to leave them for longer. ... "
" ... We could have bought a 5 portion feeder but two are actually less expensive. ... "
" ... Holds enough food for a 2 plus go away for two cars. ... "
" ... I also like that they have freezer packs to keep the wet food cool during the day. ... "
" ... I had a feeder in the past where a lid moved over the feeding tray to hide the next meal, but they could easily lift the lid and get the food. ... "
" ... Would be nice to have more compartments. ... "
" ... I had hoped to put Freeze Dried treats in the compartments for almost all occasions so if I was out of town I wouldnt have to deal with Frozen Raw Food. ... "
" ... This is perfect for when i cant be here due to the frozen pack underneath. ... "
Freezer
22ice packs, food, wet food, cold, ice
+73%
-27%
" ... Also comes with an ice pack for the inside if your cats eat wet food. ... "
" ... The feeder comes with one ice pack but I do recommend purchasing extra. ... So each night I have a fresh ice pack ready when I remove the old ice pack ... "
" ... The ice pack underneath keeps the food fresh. ... I had to soak my old dishes.i bought an extra ice pack so I always have one ready to use. ... "
" ... I also like that they have freezer packs to keep the wet food cool during the day. ... "
" ... We chose this model due to the fact that it had ice packs and also had 3 compartments in case we do need to leave them for longer. ... Since nobody will be supervising, all the cats were on wet food diets and the ice packs made sure the wet food would stay fresh (though we never programmed the feeder longer than 12 hours). ... "
" ... I like that I can use this for two servings of wet food (meal #3 does not sit over the ice pack, FYI). ... I would give 5 stars if it were possible to get additional ice packs. ... "
" ... My favorite thing about this unit is the ice pack that comes with it, so I don't have to worry about food spoilage with wet food. ... "
" ... As someone else suggested, I freeze the food in the dish the night before, then place the ice pack and the dish in the timer in the morning. ... It would work a lot better if the second covered meal was the one that got the ice pack. ... "
Cleaning
22easy to clean, easy to use, super, food, easy to set
+95%
-5%
" ... It’s super easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... They work great and are super easy to clean. ... So clean up must be easy for me. ... "
" ... The product is easy to use, the instructions understandable and the clean up quick and easy. ... "
" ... It is easy to set up and clean and has been quite reliable. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, with tray sections numbered so you can track which meal goes where. ... "
" ... I LOVED how easy it was to clean compared to other automatic feeders! ... "
" ... It’s so easy to set, use & clean. ... "
Build Quality
21cats, cat, lid, latch, tamper
+33%
-67%
" ... Feels like false advertising. ... "
" ... My two cats have been able to break into it though, so I have to take the sides down. ... "
" ... only problem - cats do better eating off metal then plastic - would pay for a metal insert/replacement tray ... "
" ... I tried to play around with it hoping it just wasn’t hatched right, but no it wouldn’t latch properly at all! ... "
" ... Broke with in a month. ... "
" ... Also, the analog plastic 'latch' that keeps the lid closed against the timer wheel slowly started to wear out. ... "
" ... She took the top off and chewed the tabs so it wouldn’t hold together anymore. ... "
" ... So it took about 8 months for the bowl to completely break. ... "
Product Reliability
17weeks, days, month, stopped working, worked great
+65%
-35%
" ... No problems at all. ... "
" ... After a few weeks its anger was silenced and my cat got used to its new schedule of feeding . ... "
" ... Foolproof, dogproof and reliable. ... "
" ... Every few weeks or more! ... "
" ... great for being done for 2 days ... "
" ... It's pretty much great so far(have had it about a month now ... "
" ... It worked great for a month. ... "
" ... Took her about 2 days to figure it out. ... "
Food Items
14bowl, meals, eat, meal, morning
+71%
-29%
" ... The timer allows you to schedule when the next two meals will appear. ... "
" ... In the morning at 5:30 it opens up and she gets her food! ... "
" ... I bought this to serve three meals but the first one can't be closed . ... I can leave the first meal in his regular bowl. ... I need additional three meals coming up at a set time. ... "
" ... My puppy occasionally chews on the lid, but hasn't been able to get to the next meal. ... "
" ... I love that I only have to put food out once a day! ... "
" ... With most kitties you can leave a big bowl of food and they will regulate themselves. ... "
" ... I put dry food on the third serving due to the way I space out the meals. ... "
" ... I feel much better going to work knowing that she gets her usual meals. ... "
Sleep Tracking
11cat, us, morning, eat, early
+100%
" ... We can sleep through the early morning now! ... "
" ... Now my elderly cat can eat regularly while I sleep, the openings are large enough for her to put her head in but keep her from making a mess, and it's SO easy to clean! ... "
" ... The cat now knows that the feeder will feed him right at 5 and we can finally sleep through the night. ... "
" ... This has been a sleep saver for us. ... "
" ... and my sleep schedule! ... "
" ... She gets her food and I get to sleep. ... "
" ... Overall, this has been a life saver for my cat who prefers to eat most of her food while we're sleeping. ... "
" ... My cat is so happy she can eat early in the morning, and I'm so happy I can sleep in while she is eating? ... "
Returns
11returning, use, product, day, back
-100%
" ... I had to return it. ... "
" ... Will most likely be returning. ... "
" ... Returned and will not purchase from this company again. ... "
" ... I ended up having to return this product. ... "
" ... It's a waste of money and I'm returning it. ... "
" ... Had to send back unit as the rotor was off when I went to use it one day. ... "
" ... Now, I either need a refund or better replacement feeders. ... "
" ... I cannot return it at this point because of 30 day return policy. ... "
Battery Life
11battery, life, changed, feeder, saver
+45%
-55%
" ... Will sometimes work GREAT with the batteries in, however same batteries in a few weeks later and the thing won’t turn on or do anything. ... Replace the batteries with brand new ones and still nothing. ... "
" ... I couldn't believe the batteries could be dead after just over 1 months use but I changed them anyway. ... "
" ... Speaking of the batteries . ... There is a flashing battery indicator when power is low. ... The ice pack touches the battery housing and cold temperatures drain the cells. ... "
" ... I have had the feeder for just over a month and have had to change the batteries twice. ... After it begins, the feeder dies within hours. ... "
" ... The low battery light was NOT on but I changed the batteries and it worked for about a week and a half before repeating the same failed performance. ... "
" ... We noticed that the bowl stopped rotating so we replaced the battery, but it still doesn't work. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
10clean, super, easy to use, easy to set, use
+100%
" ... The motor is strong, the plastic rotating segmented bin is easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, clean. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean. ... "
" ... It’s super easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... It’s so easy to set, use & clean. ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... They work great and are super easy to clean. ... So clean up must be easy for me. ... "
Price
8money, definitely, waste, price, returning
+63%
-38%
" ... But we thought the risk was worth the reward. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... The C300 is worth the extra money, it is definitely an upgrade. ... "
Setup
7instructions, easy to set, use, set, easy to use
+100%
" ... He still tests the setup every once in a while hoping we forgot to put the weight on I guess, but for the most part has resided to eagerly waiting for the wheel to turn. ... "
" ... The product is easy to use, the instructions understandable and the clean up quick and easy. ... "
" ... Setup is easy. ... "
" ... It works well for us.just follow the instructions. ... "
Scan Quality
7works, easy to set, easy
+86%
-14%
" ... A good feeder, highly recommend! ... "
" ... We received the feeder, found it easy to use, easy to time, etc . ... "
" ... Overall this feeder works great. ... "
" ... This feeder is easy to set up and accurate. ... "
" ... This feeder works great. ... "
For Travel
6went, cats, vacation, trips, take
+100%
" ... It gives us peace of mind when we take a day trip that the "Beasties" are being fed at their accustomed time frame. ... "
" ... This is perfect for when we go on a trip. ... "
" ... But, when I went on vacation and had the pet sitter set a 9:30 pm feeding, it seems that taught the other cat about the feeder. ... "
" ... Am planning to use this when I take a work trip to Baltimore this summer. ... "
" ... We never had it fail and we did use it quite a bit here and there whenever we went on trips. ... "
" ... I used it for my 18 pound dog when I went on an overnight trip, and it worked like a charm. ... "
Volume
6cat, noise, wake, turns, tray
+17%
-83%
" ... It is a bit loud when it turns, so you should get your cat/s used to it before you need to count on them using it. ... "
" ... Also my cats were scared to eat out of them because of the loud noise it made when it rotated (and sadly there wasn’t even food at the end of the scary noise for the cats). ... "
" ... She was intimidated by the size of the unit and the loud noise it made when it was opening. ... "
" ... The mechanism is not very loud and didn't seem to phase my Maggie at all. ... "
Sound Quality
6noise, cats, cat, sound it makes, skittish
+50%
-50%
" ... Also my cats were scared to eat out of them because of the loud noise it made when it rotated (and sadly there wasn’t even food at the end of the scary noise for the cats). ... "
" ... The unit was too big (and loud) and the dishes too deep for her. ... She was intimidated by the size of the unit and the loud noise it made when it was opening. ... "
Marketplace
6described, thank, review, month, easy to use
+67%
-33%
" ... In general, easy to use and works as described. ... "
" ... Works just as described. ... "
" ... Thanks for reading, hope this helped. ... "
" ... thank you thank you ... "
Heating
6wet, keeps, design, cat, get
+100%
" ... Using this for canned cat food. ... "
" ... No problem with cat vandalizing it to get at the food. ... "
" ... My biggest beef with this machine is the design of the food troughs. ... "
" ... Highly recommend for those like me who are always on the go and can’t just leave food out. ... "
" ... Keeps wet food cool. ... "
Fit
6lid, hold, cats, together, tape
-100%
" ... She took the top off and chewed the tabs so it wouldn’t hold together anymore. ... "
" ... My phone fell on the machine from 2 feet up, now the motor doesn't have the power to rotate more than 3/4", pathetic construction. ... "
" ... First off, definitely duct tape the lid to the bottom. ... Secondly, I would also recommend taping a heavy weight underneath the feeder itself so the cats can't overturn it. ... "
" ... It would be almost as effective to have the lid just be a paper plate with a hole cut in it. ... "
" ... However, the top cover fits too loose and my cat was able to pull the cover completely off during the first day of use. ... "
Wash Programs
5zero, set, automatic
+60%
-40%
" ... Zero issues with this automatic timer. ... "
" ... Timer can be set for two times in a 24 hour period. ... "
Clock
5set, alarm, food, feed, digital
+80%
-20%
" ... I had a very overweight cat that can't read a clock but was convinced its feedibg time was an hour before they actually get fed(fed at 7am, starts demanding food loudly and violently at 6am) I had a change of schedule at work and wasnt able to feed the fat princess at the correct times. ... "
" ... Great for not needing to set an alarm in the morning. ... "
" ... If you can set a digital clock set up will be a breeze. ... "
Capacity
4house, cat, wake, turns, time
+100%
" ... The motor is very quiet, so quiet in fact that sometimes he wouldn't hear it and would stand in our bedroom complaining, but we solved that by setting a simultaneous Alexa reminder (Oliver, are you hungry, is it time?) ... "
" ... This worked as advertised and I like that it does not take up much room on the floor. ... "
" ... Will be purchasing another soon for our new family addition! ... "
Cooling
4stay, meal, food, pack, keeps
+75%
-25%
" ... And her foid must stay chilled and can only stay at room temp for about an hour. ... I started using it when i was home to make sure her food stayed chilled, and it did. ... "
" ... They also didn’t have the cooler pack feature, which this one had and I found really awesome. ... "
" ... Keeps wet food cool. ... "
Size
4pocket, pill, dachshund, cat, weight
+75%
-25%
" ... I Just wish they made a larger serving one with the cool pack ... "
" ... Our solution was a jank set up of a heavy solid weight on top of a stool, in which the stool contains a few other items sitting behind the feeder to leave the food hole entry poking out just enough for him to fit his head in or paw food out. ... "
" ... My cat needs smaller more frequent feedings so this is the perfect solution. ... "
Comfort
4design, cat
-100%
" ... Feels like false advertising. ... "
" ... It's a total pain to set, so doing this over and over is extremely aggravating. ... "
" ... It specifically says not to rotate by hand. ... "
" ... I have secured it with a strap for now, but I’m a little disappointed with the design. ... "
Washing
3zero, two, timer, three, clean
+67%
-33%
" ... Zero issues with this automatic timer. ... "
" ... I LOVED how easy it was to clean compared to other automatic feeders! ... "
Drying
3food, wet, day, feeder, cats
+100%
" ... It's excellent for dry cat food. ... "
" ... Works great with dry dog food. ... "
" ... I put dry food on the third serving due to the way I space out the meals. ... "
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