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To sort fact from fiction, we asked veterinarians Sabrina Kong, DVM, and Megan Conrad, BVMS, for their input. Overall, this is a must-have for any pet owner who wants to make sure their pet's needs are always met. One of the more interesting advances in the world of pet feeders is the use of microchips and RFID technology.

Large-capacity pet feeders, small and medium-sized cats and dogs under 27 pounds can eat for about 7-14 days, and medium-large cats and dogs can eat for about 3-6 days.

Going on vacation and leaving your cat alone with a cat feeder may sound like a good idea at first, but there are so many things that can go wrong in this scenario,” says Dr. Christian started writing for a local newspaper as a teenager, and he's been involved in the publishing industry for most of his adult life.

Noise – while there have certainly been some models which have sought to address the problem, automatic cat feeders can be noisy. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). If you are regularly interacting with your cat, using an automatic feeder shouldn’t change how they perceive you,” adds Dr. Using gravity feeders for treats isn't a good idea because treats should be given sparingly, so the large capacity and always-full design of feeders isn't appropriate for them. Plus, with a battery life of up to 9 months, there's very little risk of losing power while you're away, especially if you insert new batteries before a trip.

Electronic – more intelligent in their design are the electronic food bowl models, which allow the owner to program mealtime, fill a bowl beforehand with the desired amount of food, and then rest assured that your cat will be fed.