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PetSafe Dog and Cat Food Dispenser 5 Meal with Digital Clock or 2 Meal Tamper Resistant with Dials Automatic Pet Feeders Portion Control Holds Dry Food
Last Updated: December 8, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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1000
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Detailed Mode
Ease of Use
111easy to use, easy to set, easy to clean, instructions, timer
+89%
-11%
" ... Pretty easy to program which is good as I’ve had to make some adjustments in figuring out feeding times. ... "
" ... I love having it, it's easy to use. ... "
" ... They are fairly easy to set up and program but if you are not careful, they will jam. ... "
" ... Its super easy to program once u do it a couple of times. ... "
" ... Easy to program and use. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, and it always opens on time. ... "
" ... It works exactly as is should with easy set up for the time. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
Product Reliability
109working, stopped working, feeder, batteries, motor
+50%
-50%
" ... However I am still trying to figure out how the times work. ... "
" ... I have been using it for slightly over a month now without any problems. ... "
" ... I have it for over 6 months and haven’t had to change the batteries yet and still working perfectly. ... "
" ... After using this product trouble free for a couple of months we placed it in standby mode until ready to use again. ... "
" ... I've had these for almost two months and have had no issues. ... "
" ... This unit has been 100% reliable over the last year, and has permanently solved the 'cat is hungry at dark-thirty' problem! ... "
" ... Have had for a little over 2 years now and still working well, I rotate it twice a day. ... "
" ... It took us a little bit to figure out how to program it correctly, but now it’s working perfectly. ... "
Battery Life
84battery, changed, battery life, change, working
+64%
-36%
" ... It was super easy to set up and I like that it's battery operated on case the power ever goes out. ... "
" ... It’s been a life saver ... "
" ... This has been a life saver. ... "
" ... (Be advised that batteries are not included) ... "
" ... Based on this schedule the batteries only need to be changed once per year. ... "
" ... It does use a few massive batteries but I've had this for months now and haven't had to replace them yet . ... I imagine the batteries will last a long time. ... "
" ... From what I read on the QA the battery life is roughly 2.5-3 years depending on the number of daily spins. ... "
" ... Takes 4 D batteries. ... "
Storage
80food, compartments, trays, feeding, cats
+57%
-43%
" ... The portion size is plenty, it's easy to use, and there's no way that the cats can get it open to get greedy with the other compartments. ... "
" ... The good news is that it works perfectly, the bad news is that if you aren't completely asleep, the motor turning the tray will probably wake you up. ... "
" ... So they can eat all 5 trays as fast as their stomachs will let them. ... "
" ... Perfect amount of dog food sections for small dogs under 25lbs. ... "
" ... I like that you can put food or treats. ... "
" ... Price is decent, definitely recommend if you are not feeding on regular basis so it's easy to put food in and place a time so it rotates when needed. ... "
" ... I had a feeder that had more like a huge screw-able bowl top, and the monster learned to stick his paw under the dispenser opening to trigger release food, When that did not work he would smack the thing until it fell over and spilled! ... "
" ... Awesome product, just wish it held more compartments worth since my dog eats twice a day. ... "
Cleaning
50clean, tray, cleaning, food, easy to program
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to clean and doubles as a perch for my cat as she tries to convince me she’s starving. ... "
" ... Its the right portion size, easy to clean and accurately described. ... "
" ... They're easy to clean and my cats haven't figured out how to open it (thank goodness!). ... "
" ... The tray lifts out for easy cleaning. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, and it always opens on time. ... "
" ... Eventually, she would knock the whole thing over, and food would spill all over the floor, becoming an all-you-can-eat buffet. ... "
" ... It is easy to clean (the white carriage comes right out), and easy to program. ... "
" ... Pros: The removable bowl cleans up nicely in the sink, and the timing and motor performance are good, at least over the few months we have used it. ... "
Food Items
42meals, cat, meal, eat, bowl
+86%
-14%
" ... It was great because it would dispense so many meals without needing me to do anything. ... "
" ... My cat sitter could only come during evenings, so I bought this for my cat's morning meals. ... "
" ... My cat is also obsessed with the food and so far he has not been able to get into it. ... "
" ... Food was gone, dogs didn't tamper with or figure out how to yet, and we are all happy! ... "
" ... This limits the amount of food they get and I can set it for day and night and they can eat on their own if I get home late. ... "
" ... Perfect for our cat who has to have small meals every 3 hours. ... "
" ... I was feeding her in the morning and in the evening but found that she would always beg for food or want food when I was eating. ... "
" ... It was the perfect solution to stop her from over eating and throwing up her food. ... "
Build Quality
34bowl, stainless steel, acne, tray, design
+47%
-53%
" ... My dog easily clawed and chewed around it because it is cheap plastic. ... "
" ... Broke within a month of use. ... "
" ... Now I am afraid the motor has broken and worn out over time and it turns only halfway or doesn't turn at all. ... "
" ... Broke after a month. ... "
" ... Issue is that my cat gets chin acne from the plastic tray. ... "
" ... I really liked it until it broke. ... "
" ... I thought the first broke due to a raccoon ,but then the second broke on its own. ... "
" ... Cheaply made do not buy. ... "
Setup
31set, easy, directions, easy to set, program
+77%
-23%
" ... Easy to program with the provided instructions. ... "
" ... Simple to set up. ... "
" ... the setup is somewhat confusing but once you've figured it out you are good to go. ... "
" ... It works exactly as is should with easy set up for the time. ... "
" ... The set up was pretty straight forward. ... "
" ... It’s a pretty easy setup once you read the instructions, it has saved us on many occasions with the auto feed feature ... "
" ... The digital display and settings are very easy to maneuvre, and only took a few minutes. ... "
" ... A bit confusing to program at first, but I was able to calmly follow the directions . ... "
For Travel
29trip, cat, cats, feed, weekend trips
+100%
" ... I love using it for daily feedings and vacation feedings for my little fuzzy buddy. ... "
" ... I also feel SO much better when I go away for weekend trips. ... "
" ... Since we will be doing more traveling this year and our cat is most comfortable at home. ... "
" ... I don’t have to worry about our cat when we take a trip. ... "
" ... Great for long weekend trips to ensure my cat is fed consistently. ... "
" ... Used to feed my rabbits while I was camping. ... "
" ... Set it up which was super easy and left for trip. ... "
" ... It’s also great for vacations. ... "
Scan Quality
28love this feeder, set, reliable, feeder is great, fairly
+79%
-21%
" ... I would suggest this product to anyone looking to purchase an auto feeder. ... "
" ... This feeder works like a charm!! ... "
" ... For the money, this is an excellent feeder. ... "
" ... This feeder works perfectly. ... "
" ... Great feeder overall. ... "
" ... The feeder is reliable and easy to use. ... "
" ... Love this feeder. ... "
" ... I seriously love this feeder! ... "
Returns
28returning, return window, replacement, refund, ended
+11%
-89%
" ... It also needs to be easier to return ... I cannot find return information on the site. ... "
" ... I will be returning it and, unfortunately, will be hesitant to buy from the petsafe brand because of it. ... "
" ... Sadly, I missed the "return-by" because of having to consult with numerous experts ... "
" ... by the time I finally used it it had been too long to return it ... "
" ... I am returning it. ... "
" ... The only good thing was that since our puppy defeated this so quickly, we were able to return this ASAP. ... "
" ... Of course, it broke 2 days after the return window ended. ... "
" ... Would change the stars if I could get a refund. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
27clean, easy to use, easy to program, easy, cleaning
+100%
" ... Easy to load and clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, and it always opens on time. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and seems to be durable. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to program, easy to clean. ... "
" ... Very easy to take the tray out and clean it. ... "
" ... The plate is easy to clean. ... "
" ... Cleaning is awesome! ... "
" ... I enjoy the fact that there is enough space for food and easy to clean. ... "
Fit
26cat, food, cats, rotate, portions
+62%
-38%
" ... So far this feeder works perfectly. ... "
" ... I divide his daily cup of kibble into five portions and refill the empty slots when he’s not around. ... "
" ... It holds a full 1 cup portion. ... "
" ... Cat has not tried to open the feeder, which I don't think she could do anyway as it's rather secure. ... "
" ... This feeder holds 4 portions of wet food and the timer can be easily set. ... "
" ... The only reason I gave 4 ⭐️ For portion size is because a cup of larger cat kibble comes right to the top of the pocket so it leaves no room for overflow when the cats get their face in there. ... "
" ... Hopefully it holds up! ... "
" ... It's ok for my cat, but I can't imagine a large dog fitting it's house in the opening. ... "
Sound Quality
25cat, motor, scared, loud, food
+72%
-28%
" ... I can refill it every few days, it’s reliable, and the noise isn’t that loud. ... "
" ... The feeder is mechanically sound and intuitive. ... "
" ... It turned for meals with no issue, totally silent. ... "
" ... Works perfectly and my dog comes running when it makes a soft sound when it turns. ... "
" ... Now at 4am they hear the sound and run to eat. ... "
" ... Once the cat got used to the new noise, he comes running when it rotates. ... "
" ... Also would be nice to have an optional sound to alert her, like a recording of my voice, "Scooby snack!" ... "
" ... He finally learned to listen for the sound of when it changes to the next opening for food. ... "
Price
22money, worth, waste, waste your money, junk
+64%
-36%
" ... For the price, it's well worth it. ... "
" ... Definitely worth it! ... "
" ... I am surprised at the price on this. ... I paid $31.49 last year for it. ... "
" ... Would recommend for the price. ... "
" ... It was worth the cost. ... "
" ... Very happy and worth it. ... "
" ... Do you refuse to drop $100-$200? ... "
" ... This is going to save us a lot of money. ... "
Capacity
20house, kitchen, floor, eat, travel
+85%
-15%
" ... We used it for an outdoor tiny kitty who adopted us at our cabin. ... "
" ... It’s tucked away nicely under my table to take up little footprint in the house. ... "
" ... I think this probably works best for small pets who eat small servings. ... "
" ... We love this when we leave our pet alone for a night- ... "
" ... I even use it now if I’ll be sleeping over at a friends house and want to make sure he gets breakfast on time. ... "
" ... This has been great since covid restrictions started lifting up and we were gone from the house more. ... "
" ... Purchased this for a stray cat that showed up at our house. ... "
" ... even all the way upstairs. ... "
Size
19travel, cat, size, portions, cats
+89%
-11%
" ... It’s also much more compact than my old one so less intrusive. ... "
" ... Works well for any animal that needs to lose weight . ... "
" ... Use it for my cats when we travel. ... "
" ... Would like a larger portion size ... "
" ... It seemed durable, portion size was fine and it worked well for the most part. ... "
" ... This works great and allows me to get the exact right portion size for my cat. ... "
" ... The 5 slots are perfect for small portions. ... "
" ... It’s good portion size and easy to use. ... "
Sleep Tracking
17cat, breakfast, weekends, morning, feeder
+100%
" ... This dispenser has been a lifesaver - she gets her portioned out food at precisely the same times each day, even when I sleep in or am on a short vacation. ... "
" ... I liked that I was able to sleep in on the weekends. ... "
" ... I work long hours and value my sleep, and my cat would keep waking me up at 6am on my days off. ... "
" ... And since I work late and sleep late, she always gets breakfast and dinner without me. ... "
" ... I use these for my cats' morning feeding so I can sleep in on the weekends and they still get breakfast at the same time every day. ... "
" ... Helps keep my kitty on her diet, keeps her day on a comforting routine, and most importantly - lets me and my husband sleep in the morning! ... "
" ... I can finally sleep in again after weeks of my cat waking me up every day at 5am for breakfast. ... "
" ... This product has saved me some sleep. ... "
Marketplace
15amazon, described, advertised, product, warehouse
+80%
-20%
" ... Everything works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works perfectly as described. ... "
" ... Works as exactly as advertised! ... "
" ... Amazon, can you help me? ... "
" ... Has gone off without fail since original purchase. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you PetSafe for making a great product. ... "
Heating
14dry, wet, portion, opening, meals
+93%
-7%
" ... This was easy to program and set up the food. ... "
" ... So a dry food works best. ... "
" ... We just got this in today and loaded it with food. ... "
" ... Good for wet food ... "
" ... she loves food, goes around looking for it everywhere (even hot Cheetos i accidentally drop on the floor before i can get to it) This helps portion out her meals (even snacks). ... "
" ... It comes in especially handy when we go out of town for a couple days and don't want to leave a bunch of food out for the cats to gorge on. ... "
" ... Just the right amount of food. ... "
" ... Lifesaver for our cat on medicated food. ... "
Controls
13controls, buttons, portion control, forward, rotate
+62%
-38%
" ... The clock and programming controls are small and with minimal buttons, so its easy enough to program but you have to read the directions to know the sequence. ... "
" ... It’s easy to use and helps give protion control! ... "
" ... I love the fact that I can suspend feeding until I go out of town again with 1 button. ... "
" ... Doing it this way, I can portion control properly. ... "
" ... I continue to use this as I know it’s timely and It helps with portion control ... "
" ... Programming is pretty straight forward, once you learn the function of each button. ... "
" ... controls portions and prevents overeating which could lead to obesity. ... "
" ... The controls are easy to manage and it allows you to set for multiple feedings. ... "
Volume
11little, noise, cat, startled, rotates
+27%
-73%
" ... I got food stuck in it during a move due to it not laying flat and it sure let you know with a VERY loud noise but everything got fixed. ... "
" ... It sounds like it’s straining, won’t turn. ... "
" ... Also super loud when it turns. ... "
" ... It’s very loud when it rotates at selected time actually scaring my cats if they are near it. ... "
" ... It's pretty loud. ... "
" ... It’s very loud which scares my cat away for a little while. ... "
" ... It worked okay for the last ten months, but it does require daily filling and the motor was loud. ... "
" ... The motor is a little loud and startled my cat for the first week . ... "
Design
10look, spot, flaw, simple design, feel
+20%
-80%
" ... Not a sturdy enough design. ... "
" ... This product has a critical design flaw making it utterly useless. ... "
" ... But if you have a very smart and very hungry beagle, you may want to look elsewhere. ... "
" ... It also just looks sloppy. ... "
" ... The turnstile is way too easy to move showing a clear design flaw. ... "
" ... This is unfortunately a poorly constructed design. ... "
Drying
9food, wet, cat, use dry food, cat eats
+78%
-22%
" ... We do use dry food, so I can't comment on how it works with wet food. ... "
" ... We schedule 4 small dry food mini meals for him every 15 minutes at breakfast time and 4 small dry food mini meals for him at dinner time. ... "
" ... We give our cat 2 small dry food meals, one for breakfast and one for lunch, which means we have to refill it every other day- I wish it had more spots. ... "
" ... It fits the serving of dry food that we offer our 16 pound cat. ... "
" ... The food well holds an entire can of wet food, and/or nice portion of dry. ... "
" ... I use them to divide daily feedings into 4-5 per day, with a combination of canned and dry foods. ... It keeps the food from getting dry, and never hurts to sneak more water into a cat’s diet. ... "
" ... So a dry food works best. ... "
For Running
8running, run, cat, noise, turns
+100%
" ... Now at 4am they hear the sound and run to eat. ... "
" ... It opens right at the time you set it for and my cat listens for the (very) quiet sound and goes running. ... "
" ... Now they come running when they hear the noise. ... "
" ... He hears it rotate and runs right to it. ... "
" ... Once the cat got used to the new noise, he comes running when it rotates. ... "
" ... They know the sound when it changes over and run right to it. ... "
" ... We’ve been using this for a few weeks now, at first my car was scared of the rotation of this and he would run away, now he hears the motor run and the dish switch and he runs to it for food. ... "
" ... Works perfectly and my dog comes running when it makes a soft sound when it turns. ... "
Accuracy
8timer, tried, far, clock
+88%
-13%
" ... Unlike other feeders I have tried the clock was very accurate and I controlled the portions. ... "
" ... The timer is accurate and it reveals the food when it's supposed to. ... "
" ... I have used it for a month and so far it's accurate. ... "
" ... Easy to program and the timer seems accurate. ... "
Product As Described
8described, advertised
+100%
" ... Works perfectly as described. ... "
" ... Everything works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as exactly as advertised! ... "
" ... No problems, works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Defective Delivery
8product, opened, received, one, box
+13%
-88%
" ... Neither side opened. ... "
" ... I have exchanged this product 3x because every model I'm sent doesn't work or arrived damaged. ... "
" ... I received a broken product. ... "
" ... I had hoped that maybe this was some sort of fluke, and that I had just gotten a faulty product. ... "
" ... The second and third were broken when I received them. ... "
Features
8timer, rotation, place, feature, turning
+50%
-50%
" ... The spinner doesn't lock in place so they can just move it to the next compartment. ... "
" ... I feel that this product could use a better lock and rotation system. ... "
" ... I have the timer set properly and sometimes it just doesn’t turn. ... "
" ... There is no lock mechanism to keep it from turning via force. ... "
Washing
7feeder, washing, purchased, love, feeders
+86%
-14%
" ... Just like washing a dish ... "
" ... Definitely worth considering this if you're looking for automatic pet feeders. ... "
" ... We love using the automatic feeder! ... "
" ... I truly love this automatic feeder for my two cats. ... "
" ... This is the second automatic food dispenser I have purchased, and so far this product is my favorite. ... "
" ... The automatic feeder is great. ... "
Clock
7feeding, set, bowl, alarm, tried
+71%
-29%
" ... Unlike other feeders I have tried the clock was very accurate and I controlled the portions. ... "
" ... I had the clock and her daily serving set up in +|- 5min ... "
" ... Getting it to resume feeding means pressing the clock icon. ... "
" ... Clock and setting feeding times is super easy and flexible. ... "
Comfort
7eyes, cavity, woke, whisker, rotate
+57%
-43%
" ... He is losing weight and I feel much better about going away. ... "
" ... My kitten didn’t care but my big boy will claw your eyes out if you try and bring him to close. ... "
" ... He cannot make it slip clockwise. ... "
Wash Programs
6set, turn, wash
+50%
-50%
" ... It turns on but it doesn't turn when I set up the timer. ... "
" ... I have the timer set properly and sometimes it just doesn’t turn. ... "
" ... The timer does not work, so now I have a GIANT PAPERWIGHT! ... "
Software Platform
6browser, working, support, set
+33%
-67%
" ... Support is closed, chat is offline and the email support doesn't work because the captcha is not working. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... didn't come with instructions, had to google it. ... "
Calorie Tracking
5intake, cat
+100%
" ... I have had to limit my cats intake of food to one tablespoon per serving. ... "
" ... Has allowed me to control my overweight cat’s food intake. ... "
" ... I like that you can put food or treats. ... "
" ... This was easy to program and set up the food. ... "
Overall performance
5well, speed, one, gets, done
+100%
" ... It’s not the fanciest but it gets the job done. ... "
" ... Perfect for the job. ... "
" ... Does its job very well. ... "
" ... It does it’s job well. ... "
" ... This did the job. ... "
Delivery
5box, works, product, condition, one
+80%
-20%
" ... This is a life hack, got it delivered to Philippines a week earlier than expected. ... "
" ... Product arrived on time and had no issues. ... "
" ... I was a bit skeptical because the box looked as if it had been opened. ... "
" ... It works well, I have it set up for a delivery once per day and my cat is very happy with it. ... "
For Kids
4kids, school
+100%
" ... I am in elementary school teacher and I am back in school therefore my days are a lot longer than normal. ... "
" ... Would recommend to anyone and will buy again if something happens to one of these, or if my kids convince me we need a 3rd cat. ... "
" ... Great design for the kids to learn how to feed the cat. ... "
" ... We recently adopted a 5-year-old cat named Peaches. ... "
Call quality
4call, wake up calls, early, alarm
+75%
-25%
" ... and when he is hungry, even the neighbors will hear him. ... "
" ... This thing, when it turns, our cat Thor can hear it and he races to it. ... "
" ... This definitely solves the early wake up calls! ... "
Weight
4needs, lose
+100%
" ... She's happy and losing weight. ... "
" ... Good weight so they can't be knocked over. ... "
" ... I got this for my Italian Greyhound because I'm at work all day, and he needs to gain weight. ... "
" ... Works well for any animal that needs to lose weight . ... "
Apps
3browser
-100%
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... didn't come with instructions, had to google it. ... "
Weight Tracking
3food, lose, amount
+100%
" ... She's happy and losing weight. ... "
" ... He weighs 18 lbs and is what you'd call "food motivated." ... "
" ... It's helping our cat cut down on the amount of food she uses and lose weight. ... "
Display Clarity
3screen, longer, lcd, icon, hard
+33%
-67%
" ... On both the display stopped working, so I can no longer set the time. ... Even when working, the display was hard to read. ... "
" ... the screen made it look like it was serving a meal but the tray no longer spun to serve a meal. ... "
Network
3could, cat
+100%
" ... That could be bad for a cat that startles but could be good to signal its feeding time to your cat when you're not there. ... "
" ... Using this for my free range rabbit. ... "
" ... even all the way upstairs. ... "
Charging
3wish, using, plug, battery, back
+33%
-67%
" ... Doesn't come with batteries, can't be plugged in. ... "
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