best automatic feeder for multiple cats

The smartest answer to the multi-cat problem: it only opens for the cat wearing the matching RFID collar tag, so the food thief in your house can't raid the other cat's bowl. Add app scheduling, per-cat diet tracking, and a sealed 5-layer freshness lid, and it's ideal when one cat is on a prescription or weight-control diet. With over 19,000 reviews, it's the most-validated RFID feeder you can buy.

• RFID collar tag stops food stealing between cats
• Per-cat diet tracking and app scheduling
• Sealed lid keeps food fresh; backup battery power
• Only supports the included collar tag
• Pricier than a basic dual-bowl feeder

This feeder is ideal for multiple cats as it only opens for a specific cat's microchip or RFID collar tag, preventing food stealing and allowing for different dietary needs. It holds up to 13.5 oz of wet or dry food and comes with a sealed bowl to keep food fresh.

• Prevents food stealing among cats
• Ideal for multi-cat households with different diets
• Keeps food fresh with a sealed bowl
• Expensive
• Capacity is smaller, better for wet food or smaller dry food portions

The value champion for two cats who get along at mealtime. One 6L hopper splits food into two separate stainless bowls so both cats eat their own portion at the same time — no stealing because everyone's served at once. A memory function holds your schedule through power blips. With over 3,500 reviews, it's the best-reviewed budget dual-bowl here.

• Feeds two cats fairly from one unit
• Huge review base (3,500+) at a low price
• Memory function retains schedule during outages
• No app or WiFi — programmed on the device
• Doesn't prevent a fast eater from finishing and wandering over

A smart take on the two-bowl feeder: a 5L hopper feeds two cats from twin stainless trays, with 5G WiFi app control so you can schedule or trigger meals from your phone. Voice recording calls the cats to eat, and it's built for food-stealing and overweight cats who need controlled portions. Over 2,000 reviews back it up.

• Feeds two cats with app + WiFi control
• Voice recorder calls cats to the bowls
• Strong reviews (2,000+), stainless bowls
• Sold in cheaper non-WiFi version — pick the Wi-Fi one
• Plug-in power, no battery backup

This feeder has five separate food compartments, suitable for wet or dry food, and can dispense meals over 5 days. It includes two ice packs to keep wet food fresh. It’s battery operated and easy to clean.

• Suitable for wet and dry food
• Includes ice packs for freshness
• Easy to clean
• Requires C batteries (not included)
• Only 5 meal compartments, not ideal for very long trips

This feeder offers programmable feeding times and portion control, with a voice recorder to call your pets. It has a magnetic lock lid to prevent tampering and a large LCD screen for easy setup. It holds 1.14 gallons (about 4.5 liters) of dry food.

• Programmable portions and times
• Voice recorder
• Magnetic lock lid
• Can be bulky
• Batteries are not included

This is a high-end, veterinary-exclusive feeder that uses RFID technology to identify individual pets and dispense precise portions, crucial for managing pet weight or medical conditions. It's highly accurate and prevents food stealing.

• Extremely precise portion control
• RFID technology for individual pet feeding
• Veterinary recommended for specific dietary needs
• Very expensive
• Requires veterinary prescription and setup

A simple and affordable gravity feeder that continuously replenishes food as your cats eat. It comes in various sizes and is easy to clean. Best for cats that do not overeat.

• Very affordable
• No electricity or batteries needed
• Continuously replenishes food
• No portion control, not suitable for cats that overeat
• Food can become stale if not refilled frequently

This feeder offers up to 6 meals a day with customizable portion sizes, a voice recorder, and an infrared sensor to prevent food overflow. It has a desiccant bag to keep food fresh and can be powered by D batteries or an adapter.

• Flexible feeding schedule
• Voice recorder
• Infrared sensor
• Can be a bit tricky to program
• Some users report durability issues

This smart feeder can be controlled via an app, allowing you to schedule feedings, monitor food levels, and receive notifications. It has a dual fresh-lock system to keep food fresh and a built-in sensor to prevent food jamming. It holds 5.9L of dry food.

• App controlled with food level monitoring
• Dual fresh-lock system
• Anti-jamming sensor
• App connectivity issues sometimes reported
• Can be expensive