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PetSafe 6 Meal Programmable Pet Food Dispenser, Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder- Dry Kibble or Semi-Moist Pet Food, Slow Feed Portion Control (6 Cup/48 Ounce Capacity), Tamper-Resistant, Sleep Mode Blue
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Material | Plastic |
Target Species | Dog |
Brand | PetSafe |
Recommended Uses For Product | Multiple Pets, Dry Food |
Special Feature | Portion Control, Voice Recording |
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- SCHEDULE 6 MEALS: Conveniently schedule any combination of meals up to 6 pre-portioned meals per day for your cat or dog; once the schedule is set it repeats daily
- PORTION CONTROL: Each of the 6 compartments hold up to 1 cup of dry, semi-moist food and even treats
- FEED NOW OPTION: Feed your pet their next meal ahead of schedule by pressing the Feed Now button on the display
- SLEEP FUNCTION: If needed, you can set your feeder to the sleep function which will stop the feeder from dispensing food without losing your pet’s meal schedule
- PET-PROOF DESIGN: Clear lid locks in place to keep prying paws from sneaking food from the feeder
- EASY TO CLEAN: Place the BPA-free bowl and tray carousel in the top rack of the dishwasher when it’s time to clean your pet’s feeder; handwash the other components separately
- BATTERY OPERATED: Feeder requires 4 D-cell alkaline batteries to operate; batteries not included
- PET SIZE: Feeder is best for cats and small dogs
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Easy to clean | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
Portion size | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.1 |
Lock Feature | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 4.4 |
Accuracy | 5.0 | — | — | — | 3.7 | 4.2 |
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target species | Dog | Cats, dogs, small animals | Cats Dogs | Cats Dogs | Cat | Cats,dogs,small animals |
size | — | 4L | 4L | 4L | 2 Bowl Feeder | 3L |
material | Plastic | White Opaque, White Opaque | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | Plastic | Stainless Steel |
style | 6-Meal Feeder | Automatic | for Cats and Small Medium Dogs | Modern | Two bowl feeder | Regular |
operation mode | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
weight | 2.85 pounds | 1.66 kilograms | — | 3.57 pounds | 826 grams | 1.9 kilograms |
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No More Early Morning Wake Up Calls
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Tired of those early mornings when your pet decides it's breakfast time? No need to worry anymore! Rely on the PetSafe Six Meal Feeder to keep up your pet’s healthy feeding routine no matter what time it is or where you are.
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Why Choose the PetSafe Six Meal Feeder
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Schedule Your Pet's MealsFeed your pet up to 6 meals a day or schedule 6 meals over a couple days. Six tray slots and the bowl hold up to 1-cup each of dry or semi-moist food. |
Quick and Easy SetupUse the built-in clock and LCD screen to quickly set up your pet's feeding schedule. |
Portable FeederUses 4 D-cell alkaline batteries that last up to 9 months, so you can place the feeder anywhere in the house or even take it with you when traveling. Batteries not included. |
Pet-Proof DispenserThe clear locking lid makes it easy to know when to refill and keeps prying paws from sneaking a little extra food. |
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No More WaitingSchedule pre-portioned meals for your pet so dinner is always the right amount at the right time. |
No More WorryDon't worry if you can't make it home for dinner. The Six Meal Feeder has you covered to make sure your pet doesn't miss a meal. |
More Happy MomentsLet the feeder keep your pet full and happy, so you and your pet can live happy together! |
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Capacity | 1 cup per compartment | 24 cups | 24 cups | 1 cup per compartment | 1 ½ cups per compartment | 1 ½ cups per compartment |
Number of Meals | 6 meals | Up to 12 meals a day | Up to 12 meals a day | 5 meals | 2 meals | 2 meals |
Technology | Digital clock | App enabled; Amazon Alexa compatibility; Amazon Dash Replenishment Services | Digital clock | Digital clock | Digital timer | Dual manual dials |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 15.7 x 9.6 x 6.4 inches; 2.85 Pounds
- Item model number : PFD00-15956
- Date First Available : October 6, 2017
- Manufacturer : Radio Systems Corporation
- ASIN : B075WYNNFL
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #55,963 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #150 in Automatic Cat Feeders
- #170 in Dog Automatic Feeders
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Enjoy your weekend getaway -- no cat sitter required. The PetSafe Six Meal Pet Feeder makes sure your pet is fed on time, every time. This automatic feeder has 6 tray slots, plus 1 meal that is exposed and ready-to eat. Each tray compartment holds 1 cup of dry food. The capacity of the feeder makes it perfect for cats and small dogs. You can schedule any combination of 1-6 meals per day for your cat or dog using the digital clock with LCD display. You are able to select the time your pet is fed in 15-minute intervals. Once the schedule is set, your pet’s meals will automatically be served at the same time each day. When it’s time for your pet’s next meal, the tray will rotate and dispense your cat’s food into the bowl. If your pet tends to eat their food too quickly, or if you want to help manage your pet’s weight, use this feeder to schedule smaller meal portions to keep your best friend healthy. If you want to dispense a meal earlier than scheduled, simply press the Feed Now button on the display. If you need to stop scheduled meals for a brief time, use the Sleep Mode function. Using Sleep Mode will save your pet’s programmed meal schedule and preserves battery life. The clear, locking lid keeps your pet’s food fresh and keeps prying paws from sneaking food ahead of schedule. The lid also lets you see how much food is left in your pet’s feeder, so you know when you need to refill it. When it’s time to clean the feeder, place the BPA-free bowl and tray carousel in the top rack of the dishwasher and clean the other components with a damp cloth. Trust PetSafe to help keep your pet healthy, safe and happy.
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Customers like the ease of use, quality and value of the pet feeder. For example, they mention it's fairly easy to program, reliable and worth the price. Customers also like the compartments, ease of cleaning, and size. That said, opinions are mixed on performance and battery life.
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Customers like the ease of use of the pet feeder. For example, they mention the controls are easy to use and the display area is easy to read. Some appreciate the one-time setup and the ability to advance the time and timer settings backwards or forwards.
"In summary, every cat owner should have this. Works great, easy to program times. easy to clean, reliable...." Read more
"...Ability to advance the time and timer settings backwards or forwards by holding down the buttons instead of having to click them incrementally —..." Read more
"...Programming is simple and works as advertised. Clear lid is secure if fastened properly (some care needed to ensure that this is done)...." Read more
"...This was fairly easy to program. A simple button press can immediately advance to the next meal...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the pet feeder. For example, they say it's very reliable, easy to set up, and has great battery life. Some say it looks sturdy and is an excellent feeder if you only feed dry food. That said, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Works great, easy to program times. easy to clean, reliable...." Read more
"...Plastic lid still attaches securely (important feature). Perfectly reliable for 1 year and 9 months... it has never missed a feeding...." Read more
"...Cats loveUpdated review - quit turning and dispensing food 15 mo after I bought it. Display works but doesn’t turn to dispense the food!!..." Read more
"...This is perfect for giving our cat breakfast in the morning before we wake up, let's us go out of town for a weekend without needing a catsitter to..." Read more
Customers like the value of the pet feeder. They say it's a reliable, worthwhile purchase, and worth the price. Some customers also say the feeder is the perfect investment and the battery cost was worth it at first.
"...we didn't want to spend too much and I feel very much that it was worth the cost to make sure my cat was fed properly while we were out of town for..." Read more
"...of food (assuming you feed twice a day), it is easy use and definitely worth the price...." Read more
"...This helps to keep her diabetes regulated. Easy to use and program. Great price...." Read more
"...A reliable, worthwhile purchase." Read more
Customers like the compartments in the pet feeder. They say it's nice to add any amount of food in each slot, holds a good amount of feed, and has more slots for pre-portioned meals than any other feeder they've found. The compartments are plenty big and can hold 3 days of food. Customers also say it is a great product for meal portioning, with separate compartments.
"...I feel confident that the food will reliably be served due to the smart design method. It uses a paddle wheel to move food over an opening...." Read more
"...This feeder is harder to get into and has more slots for pre-portioned meals than any other feeder I've found..." Read more
"...She's 65 lbs, gets three meals a day, and the compartments are plenty big.I'm a happy (and well-slept) camper." Read more
"...Simple to set up and holding 3 days of food (assuming you feed twice a day), it is easy use and definitely worth the price...." Read more
Customers find the pet feeder easy to clean. They mention that it is easy to disassemble, wipe, and wash. The food dish can be removed for cleaning and clips firmly in place to prevent pets from accessing it. The product is also dishwasher safe and has never jammed up or given them any issues.
"...very easy, the food movement mechanism comes out and the compartment is easily cleaned while washing the "spinning" food mechanism and the food tray...." Read more
"...2. The food dish can be removed for cleaning, and clips firmly in place to prevent pets from knocking or throwing it around...." Read more
"...Easy to disassemble, wipe & wash, and reassemble. The set up instructions are straightforward and easy to change settings...." Read more
"...feeder before I knew exactly what qualities I was looking for: easy to clean, one-time setup, exact programmable times, exact portion control, able..." Read more
Customers like the size of the pet feeder. They say it's battery operated, allows the exact portion size you need, and has a small footprint. Some customers also say it is comfortable for cats and can fit almost anywhere.
"...size of the feeding bowl compared to other feeders--it's a comfortable size for cats. I read reviews that this feeder is difficult to program...." Read more
"...six serving auto feeder is fairly easy to program and is great for my small outside car...." Read more
"Love the design, the separate compartments. No big tank. First thing my cat did was put her paw up the chute...." Read more
"...settling on this particular one for the following reasons:- I the liked the size, it is battery operated with approx 6 month on a set..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the pet feeder. Some mention that it works very well, while others say that it stopped working completely after 9 months. The regular disposable alkalines have worked perfectly. However, some customers say that the product does not work properly and only lasted just shy of a year.
"...The regular disposable alkalines have worked perfectly, though they do cost about $12 for 4 for what I bought, they have lasted long enough to make..." Read more
"...Overall this PetSafe carousel feeder is a keeper, and very practical.***** 07/24/2021 UPDATE1...." Read more
"...delivery Jan 28th, and Feb 2nd I came home from work to find that it had died. I replaced the batteries and today, Feb 9th, the same thing happened...." Read more
"...Programming is simple and works as advertised. Clear lid is secure if fastened properly (some care needed to ensure that this is done)...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the pet feeder. Some mention that the battery has been excellent, while others say that it eats up the batteries.
"...2. If you take out the carousel for cleaning, the power will cut off to the clock / timer panel...." Read more
"...The point is that the batteries still have a lot of life in them at 2 bars.[original 3 month review] I really like this product...." Read more
"...Only battery powered — I would prefer it were plug-in and had a battery back up.* Feeder is relatively lightweight...." Read more
"...It's battery powered which means your pets get fed if the power goes out (saw that complaint on feeders that only use wall power.)..." Read more
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Some notes regarding the performance of this particular unit. I put in new duracell batteries when I received this almost a year ago and I have not had to change them. I used regular Alkaline D cell batteries, my understanding is that lithiums would not work well with this and rechargeables would be problematic as well. The regular disposable alkalines have worked perfectly, though they do cost about $12 for 4 for what I bought, they have lasted long enough to make that more than worthwhile. Programming was easy and changing the clock for dst was simple enough. I took the batteries out to measure them with a battery tester after about 6 months as I could believe they were still good and when I returned them to the unit the dispenser had retained the programmed settings, I did not have to reprogram it. I believe there is a wall wart power supply available for this but I didn't want to entice the cat into chewing on the cord which he has been known to do and with the lifespan of the batteries I haven't regretted that choice.
Cleaning the unit is very easy, the food movement mechanism comes out and the compartment is easily cleaned while washing the "spinning" food mechanism and the food tray. My cat has been unable to open the clear lid covering the food. I returned home after a weekend out and the unit had been moved about 5 feet across the kitchen floor but was intact. That was the first time I was away after acquiring the unit and I haven't seen him move it since. He has noticed I open the lid over the buttons occasionally to dispense his food early by pressing the feed now button and he has tried once or twice to open that lid but isnt able to press any button if its open, they require a firm press which I think a cat simply isnt capable of doing.
I feed my cat three times a day, twice with 1/4 cup and once with 1/8 cup, I can load two days worth of food with this pattern. I can reduce the pattern to twice a day and get 3 days from the unit if I want and may try that soon, but three feedings a day seems to work well for him. I pour in any amount I want to feed him in each of the slots, so first slot I put 1/4, next slot 1/4, next slot 1/8, next slot 1/4, etc. There are feeders that measure and dispense specified amounts and can do so for weeks as long as there is food in the container to deliver. I looked at these and was concerned that there are many moving parts to potentially break and the amount of food dispensed was perhaps not very reliable in the small quantities I am feeding a cat. I went with this design because the tray can be loaded with whatever quantity I want and will simply rotate to dispense, there is hardly anything that could go wrong and that has been born out over the course of the last year.
In short I am completely happy with this unit and whole-heartedly recommend it for the pet owners peace of mind and the pets security and comfort.
I will be purchasing a second unit to span 24 hours. If there were a version of this feeder with 12 timed servings for ultra small pets, I’d buy it ASAP.
The features of this PetSafe feeder that are superior are as follows:
1. The carousel that sits higher up and which feeds the servings through a chute to a food dish below protects pets’ snouts from getting caught in the carousel dividers when they rotate. This is important as our rabbit initially kept trying to push his snout up into the chute to try to hack it for more food (like a human sticking their arm up the dispensing slot in a vending machine to try to get more content). This feeder is completely protected against this type of hack, by the way.
2. The food dish can be removed for cleaning, and clips firmly in place to prevent pets from knocking or throwing it around. If you have another weighted food dish that you prefer to use, the one that comes with the feeder can simply be unclipped and there is plenty of clearance for another one of 6 to 8 inch diameter to align with the dispensing chute.
3. The digital, electronic timer on this PetSafe feeder is much more precise and accurate than the manual “egg timer” dials used on other feeders, and the meal serving times can be set in 15-minute increments. Other feeders using analog timers work only on 1-hour increments for the meal serving times.
4. The top lid is flush fit and locks tightly, preventing pets from gaining a hold on the lid and opening it. Our rabbit immediately tried to undo the lid with his teeth, but ended up gnawing on the non-moveable outer rim of the feeder’s console instead - and gave up the attempted break-ins after realizing the futility of his efforts.
5. The control console has a battery power level indicator to help you know when the replace the batteries. Though the D-cell batteries required are kind of old school, they do have the benefit of adding substantial weight to the base of the feeder that helps stabilize it and protect it from being flipped over by small pets. Our 3.5 lb. rabbit tried his best to deadlift the unit and roll it — but to no avail. LOL
6. The carousel compartments allow you to specifically size each meal or feeding by loading the exact amount into each. The ability of this feeder to deliver meals in greatly varying proportions is a plus.
Some things to know:
1. This feeder is not waterproof. So, do not immerse it in water. I clean it by wiping down with a paper towel soaked in white vinegar and then follow with rinse wipes with paper towels soaked with water.
2. If you take out the carousel for cleaning, the power will cut off to the clock / timer panel. Do not be alarmed - you did not short out or damage the electronics. Power from the batteries will flow to the clock / timer panel when you re-install the carousel. However, know that the clock and all the meal time presets will be zeroed out and will need to be manually re-entered.
3. If you use the “force feed” button, be aware that it will advance the feed time to the next pre-set of the six that are available.
4. The clock / timer on this feeder distinguishes AM from PM. If you are not using the 24-hour clock option, make certain you pay attention to the AM and PM designations on the clock and time settings.
5. This unit uses D-cell batteries — six of them. It is kind of cool in a throwback way that reminds of toys from my childhood long ago that used these huge battery cells and lots of them. In any case, the batteries do not come with the feeder, so be certain to add six D-cell batteries to your cart. :)
6. Make certain the lid is properly seated with “tongues in grooves,” and locked (by turning the lid clockwise until it stops). Otherwise, if the lid is left loose, it will not be long before your pet figures this out. Don’t ask me how I know. ;-)
7. Do not use this feeder with wet food items that will spoil if not kept cool. This feeder does not have an ice-pack option for cooling the carousel compartments holding the edibles.
Overall this PetSafe carousel feeder is a keeper, and very practical.
***** 07/24/2021 UPDATE
1. I have had this PetSafe carousel feeder for about a week now, and it is proving to be very useful. Our pet rabbit is most active during the overnight hours while we are asleep. This feeder allows us to keep delivering treats and light meals at 2 hour intervals throughout the early morning hours.
2. I have discovered that the power consumption of this feeder is substantial. A full set of four D batteries showing full charge on the feeder’s battery power indicator was depleted in about 5 days. To save on the costs of buying a new set of disposable batteries every week, I have acquired EBL 10000 mAh rechargeable D cells and the EBL 4-cell charger via Amazon. These rechargeable batteries work great in the PetSafe feeder.
Note that your average disposable (alkaline) D battery has 13000 mAh capacity. So when you have a full set of the EBL rechargeable batteries installed in the PetSafe, the battery charge indicator will show only 75% charge remaining. This is because the 4x10000=40000 mAh on the full set of rechargeable batteries is about 75% of the 4x13000=52000 mAh on the full set of alkaline, disposable batteries.
When you replace the batteries, the clock and timer settings on the PetSafe have to be entered again.
UPDATE 09/07/2022: The power consumption is actually very low for these units. What was originally happening was: I was accidentally activating a tiny “power off” button that is hidden behind the flip-cover to the settings console. If you pull the cover back too far or brace your fingers against the chassis at the rear of the cover, you can accidentally press this “power off” button, and this will turn off the unit and give the impression that the batteries have gone dead. This unit will run for a long, long time on D-Cell batteries that are re-chargeable or not.
3. Our rabbit immediately realized the goodies (food and treats) that were stored inside the PetSafe carousel from the first moment I set it up. For the first few days, he spent an extraordinary amount of time trying to figure out how to break in to it. Despite his dedicated efforts, he has been unable to hack or crack into the feeder. He then tried to gnaw his way through and chewed up the rim of the main unit and part of the food dish causing some significant disfiguring of the plastic, outer shell of the feeder and dish. We were concerned that he would ingest small pieces of plastic, but he seems to have retired from the aggressive gnawing on the feeder after a couple more days.
UPDATE 09/07/2022: Our rabbit ended up getting sick from gnawing bits of plastic from the feeder and swallowing them. So, we had to stop using these auto feeders for a while … until I figured out a way to elevate one feeder on a wire shelf with a chute made from a large flour scoop (for dispensing treats), and designed a custom chute for our other feeder where it can be set lower and behind the wire fence to our rabbit’s pen and push food pellets through the gaps in the wire grid fencing.
Some ideas for product enhancement for the maker:
(a) An optional, stainless steel, sheet metal box or wire cage that can be put around the main console of the feeder to prevent direct access by the pet. *** See the 09/07/2022 updates above on some work-arounds I’ve fabricated.
(b) An optional, all stainless steel food dish to clip in to the main console of the feeder.
(c) A built-in battery recharger so that the feeder can refresh the charge on the rechargeable batteries with a detachable AC power cord without having to remove the batteries, and therefore keeping the time and timer settings.
(d) A 12 compartment carousel variant with 12 timer settings.
(e) Ability to advance the time and timer settings backwards or forwards by holding down the buttons instead of having to click them incrementally — for each minute on the clock, and in the 15 minute increments for the timer settings. UPDATE 09/07/2022: I didn’t realize until later that if I press harder when holding down the time and timer setting buttons, they will automatically “scroll” the time settings.
I want to reiterate how much I like this feeder. I have purchased another one to have two feeders that together can span 24 hours in 2 hour feeding increments.
[original 3 month review] I really like this product. I have been using it for 3 months with not a single problem. I feel confident that the food will reliably be served due to the smart design method. It uses a paddle wheel to move food over an opening. There is no way that this can get jammed with food or supply an incorrect amount.
The criticisms that I read on other reviews I feel were mostly user error. Programming is simple and works as advertised. Clear lid is secure if fastened properly (some care needed to ensure that this is done). Food dish is easily removable yet secure.
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With this said, the main fault with my machine was doubing the portions, at random times. I was programming for 3x/day, and randomly it would dispensing the lunch and dinner together (for example). The purpose of exactly controlling the amount of food is then lost. I wasn't able to get through any online custumer support either.
Quite disapointed at the end.
Reviewed in Singapore on December 27, 2020