Our pets lead busy lives – from chasing and playing to napping, but one thing they’ll never forget to do is ask for food (even if they’re just eating some!).
Our pet owners are busy too – many commuters spend most of their time working and socializing, with that in mind you might consider using an automatic pet feeder to feed your cat, dog or fish while you’re out and about.
But for them, it’s not just handing out food. Five things you may not know about automatic feeders!
1. Multiple meals can be arranged in advance
By delivering consistent servings at regular intervals, automatic pet feeders give you the flexibility of overnight or weekend getaways without putting your furry friend in a cattery or kennel overnight.
Many feeders can schedule multiple meals in advance – for example, our Six Meal Automatic Pet Feeder with Digital Timer (DF-046) can program up to six separate meal times for wet or dry food.
Plus, if you want to hang out at night, you can do so guilt-free, knowing that your beloved pet will be fed on time. Auto-feeders are a more practical solution to leaving excess food when (vainly) hoping they ration their own food, or giving them more food when you get home, which can cause bloating, Obesity and other health problems.
2. Dry and wet food
When you think of self-feeders, you probably think of dry pellet dispensers, but did you know they can hold both dry and wet food? While dry food is a popular food for cats and dogs, wet food is a good source of water – dry food typically contains about 10-12% water; wet food contains 75-78% water. Some feeders also come with ice packs to keep food fresh between feedings.
Don’t worry about cleaning these feeders after putting wet food in them – many modern feeders have removable, dishwasher-safe bowls, which means you can clean them as easily as your own!
3. They will improve your relationship with your pet
Needing to stay up late at the office, stuck in traffic, changing social plans—these are all situations we can understand, but unfortunately, are things we can’t explain to our pets who love everyday life. Any unexpected change can lead to anxiety (and hunger!), so if you have a hectic schedule, an automatic pet feeder might be the perfect solution for you.
But more importantly, they can actually improve your relationship with your pet and make you forget about feeding time (hello weekend sleep-ins!). Plus, by saving time measuring out portions of specific foods, you’ll have more opportunities to do fun things with your pets.
4. They support good health
Just like we do for ourselves, you need to pay attention to your pet’s weight. Animal charity Cat Protection recently said one in five cats had gained weight during the pandemic. Automatic feeders help reduce overfeeding by measuring your portion sizes regularly, supporting steady growth and development.
Whether you’re at home or away, pet feeders can help you keep your dog or cat at a healthy weight, and can also help pets with diabetes or following a specific diet. For example, different amounts of food may be released at different times as desired, or a specified amount of food may be released over an extended period of time.
5. Double power guarantee
If your area experiences occasional power outages, don’t worry! Many automatic pet feeders are dual cord and battery powered (or have battery backup), so unexpected power outages won’t affect them, and your pets can still enjoy the food they’ve been waiting for.
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While we humans crave freedom, our pets thrive on consistency and routine, so a programmable cat, dog or fish food dispenser might be the perfect compromise!
Our line of automatic pet feeders can provide a distraction for your lovable companion while you’re away, or enjoy laying down and getting extra sleep.
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