To set the timer, simply turn the dial to the number of hours delay you require, and then start the timer with the small switch on the bottom of the unit. Suitable Capacity: This 4L / 16.9cup cat feeder automatic consistently provides food for your cat and dog smoothly for a couple of days, assuring you that it'll stay full and happy when you're out for a short vacation or work long hours as well as come with a desiccant bag to keep food fresh. These feeders are both designed to be used with dry foods, with a maximum size of 16mm. The C3000 automatic cat feeder is designed to dispense the smaller size of dry food that cats eat, while the D3000 timed dog feeder is designed for larger dog-size kibble. It is recommended that the Dog Mate D3000 is NOT used with small, free-flowing food (smaller than pea size).

We’ve got some great tips in our FAQs section to help you choose the perfect automatic pet feeder for your furry friend, no matter how big or small they may be. However, the main features to look out for in an automatic pet feeder are the capacity and portion size, the overall size of the feeder, what type of food it can be used with and how easy it is to use. Are you looking to feed more than one pet with your feeder? Will your chosen feeder be big or small enough for your pet? Can your feeder work with wet food or just dry food for your dog or cat? How easy is it to configure the settings to suit the needs of your pet? These are all important things to consider. The 2 Meal Pet Feeder from PetSafe allows you to schedule 2 meals for your pet up to 48 hours in advance. Each of the two food trays has a capacity of around 350ml. While automatic pet feeders can only keep flies away and moisture in the meal, microchip cat feeders stop food stealing, regulate pet feeding, and can create new eating habits. Such a feeder is equipped with special sensors that detect microchips or RFID collar tags and thus distinguish between different animals in your house. Your C500 feeder is made from materials of the highest quality and is assembled to follow strict quality requirements. Consequently, it can provide you with stable use for several years. We suggest, however, that you ensure the proper functioning with your cat. 5. For cats, in particular The battery-powered timer is easy to use, and allows you to set the feeder to open at any point in the next 48 hours.TAMPER-RESISTANT LID: The C500 Automatic Pet Feeder comes with a tamper-resistant lid, suitable to prevent eager pets from overeating outside set meal times. The deep-dish design helps keep food inside for less mess. The bowl and lid are also dishwasher safe The battery-powered timer allows you to program up to 3 meals per day, and you can specify the amount of food in units of approx. 10g. You can even specify different amounts for each of the 3 feeds during the day – for example 8 units in the morning, 4 at midday and 6 in the evening. The Le Bistro Food Dispenser from Petmate is also known as the Petmate Portion Right Programmable Pet Feeder, the Infinity Programmable Feeder and also the Trixie Le Bistro. Despite the many identities, the feeders are exactly the same other than the name on the front.

Press the ADJ/SET button and it will flash the minute number. Adjust using the arrow buttons UP and DOWN. To store the setting, press ADJ/SET. 3. The Setting of Meal Time As we embrace time away from home and head off on more day trips than ever, the best automatic pet feeders could be your saviour, even if you're running late and haven't got a pet sitter booked in. An automatic pet feeder is perfect if your furry friend has to be fed at regular intervals and you're out somewhere that isn't pet-friendly. You simply set meal timers to feed your pet promptly with their favourite cat food or dog food. This can be done even when your pet wants to be fed early in the morning before you've even gotten out of bed. The LCD indicator includes a low-battery warning indicator, and the batteries should last between 6-9 months in regular use.

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KEEP FOOD FRESH - This pet feeder adopts a fully enclosed grain storage environment, and the top of the lid can also store a moisture-proof agent, ensuring that your pets can enjoy fresh food every day. You can set the batter-powered timer to open the lid automatically up to 24 hours later. The single AA battery should last for around 1 year. The control panel is easy to use, and allows you to programme the feeder to open at 4 different times. You can also pre-record a voice message of up to8 seconds which plays when the feeder opens, to let your pet know it is dinner time. The feeder will remain open until the next feeding time, which lets your pet eat at their own pace, but still receive meals on a regular schedule.

The Cat Mate C500 Automatic Cat Feeder with Digital Timer is very similar to the C50, but has a digital instead of a mechanical timer.The Cat Mate C300 Automatic Pet Feederis a smaller, 3-meal, version of the C500 feeder,and is slightly cheaper.On top of being easy for your pet to feed from, the automatic feeder should be easy for you to use, too. You'll need to be able to easily configure the settings for the necessary timings, the number of meals and portion sizes for your pet and have an interface that is easy to understand when it comes to low-food or power alerts. When should you use an automatic pet feeder? Once you have set the necessary meal times, the C500 feeder will automatically serve meals at the same time(s) per day. For example, you only need to set the time for MEAL 1 to allow feeding for up to 4 days if you require one meal a day. You would need to set the times for MEAL 1 and MEAL 2 to allow feeding for up to 2 days if you require 2 meals per day. You should set yourself up to 4 meals a day. VOICE RECORDING-Record a custom message for your pet and attract her/him to eat on time. By pressing and holding the MIC button for three seconds to begin recording a message played as each feeding dispenses. (e.g. Here, Baby! Come and eat, boy! Good doggy/kitty.) By pushing down the lid and pressing in the sprung clips on both sides, detach the feeder lid. By releasing the retaining clip, raise the food bowl off the feeder base and remove the battery cover.