Whether it’s because you work during the day, your pup is on a strict medical feeding schedule, or because you’re not so great at remembering feeding time, this easy-to-use automatic dog feeder might be exactly the pet feeder you’re looking for.
With a built-in digital clock and timer, the PetSafe EatWell 5-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder(opens in a new tab) is BPA-free, reliable, and durable. All you have to do is fill it with food each morning, program it using its user-friendly interface, then voila — your feeder is set to feed your dog perfectly portioned meals up to four times a day.
The automatic feeder has five triangular slots that hold up to one full cup of kibble — ideal if you have a small to medium-sized dog that you don’t want overeating throughout the day. However, this portion size is likely too small for a larger breed. It could, however, work for cats.
Since there are five slots, it can dispense food five times over a few days, but it’s worth noting that it will only keep wet food fresh after 24 hours. As a result, this dog feeder works best if you fill and program it each day unless you plan to use it for dry food only.
One of the biggest perks of this feeder, though, is that it has a feeding tray that comes out for easy washing in the dishwasher. The programmable feeder requires D-batteries (which are not included) but should run for 12 months without needing a battery replacement.
