10 of the best automatic cat feeders for your fluffy friends

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We all have busy schedules nowadays, so having the option to automate daily tasks like feeding the cat can be a real time saver. Plus, it just feels good to know your bestie has a nice full belly. 

Pet product manufacturers have smartly recognised this desire of pet parents everywhere, and there are now dozens of automatic cat feeders available from a number of top brands. You have a lot of options.

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To help you figure out which option is right for you, we have researched the internet's favourite models and broke them down based on the features cat owners care about most. Whether you’re looking for a basic gravity feeder or a full-fledged product to program perfectly timed and portioned meals, we’ve got the best automatic cat feeder options to fit your — and your kitty’s —  needs.  Read more...

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BEST FOR VALUE

PetSafe Healthy Pet

For pet parents who want to program multiple daily meals in set portions.

• Capacity: 5,678 ml
• Meals: Up to 12
• Power source: Battery/Adapter

£136.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR FEATURES

WESTLINK Pet Feeder

All the bells and whistles cat owners want in an automatic feeder.

• Capacity: 6,000 ml
• Meals: Up to 4
• Power source: Battery/USB

£54.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR SPECIAL DIETS

Sureflap Surefeed

The SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder ensures that the right pet is consuming what they need.

• Capacity: 590 ml
• Meals: 1
• Power source: Battery

£99.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR TIGHT BUDGETS

Petsafe Eatwell

All the convenience of an automatic cat feeder without the hefty price tag.

• Capacity: 1,183 ml (five chambers)
• Meals: Up to 5
• Power source: Battery

£39.90 from Amazon

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BEST FOR CAPACITY

Van Ness Auto Feeder

Large capacity means you can go a long time between having to refill the reservoir.

• Capacity: 3,548 ml
• Meals: N/A
• Power source: N/A

£23.77 from Amazon

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BEST FOR SMART FEATURES

PetSafe Smart Feeder

Monitor and dispense meals with this remote control enabled feeder.

• Capacity: 6,000 ml
• Meals: Up to 12
• Power source: Battery/Adapter

£161.32 from Amazon

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BEST FOR INDEPENDENT CATS

AmazonBasics Food Feeder

If your pet can be trusted, there's no reason not to go with this product.

• Capacity: 2720 ml
• Meals: N/A
• Power source: N/A

£12.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR PAMPERED CATS

WESTLINK Automatic Feeder

Its sleek design will make dry cat food seem a bit more attractive.

• Capacity: 7,000 ml
• Meals: Up to 4
• Power source: Battery

£69.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR SMALLER CATS

Iseebiz Automatic Feeder

This voice-recorder-included pet feeder is as durable as it gets.

• Capacity: 1,500 ml
• Meals: Up to 4
• Power source: Battery/Adapter

£49.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR VOICE RECORDING

UMEI Smart Feeder

This feeder has all the bells and whistles (and great reviews) at a great price.

• Capacity: 6,000 ml
• Meals: Up to 4
• Power source: Battery/Adapter

£56.80 from Amazon

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