Cat Mate C500 Automatic 5 Bowl Digital Timer-Controlled Pet Feeder - For Cats and Small Dogs, Wet or Dry Food, includes Twin Ice Packs, 5 Meals Up To 330 g Each, White

Fantastic automatic feeder for wet food!! After changing my working base to office instead of home working there was nobody to feed my cat while I was working. Our cat sitter bill was ridiculous and I’m glad I found this. This machine is great, easy to use, not too big or bulky, and does exactly what it should. My cat only eats 3x a day, and I did want the smaller version however it was unavailable when I went to purchase however having this 5 section feeder is no bother, means I have spare sections if it’s ever needed. Definitely recommend, definitely buy it don’t sit on the fence about it!!

I have three of these automatic feeders now and they've been a huge help with me having to stay overnight in London for work every week. Great design, easy to use and clean and I love the fact that there are 5 sections for 5 meals and the little ice packs mean you can put fresh food, as well as biscuits/treats into it.

I have a Catmate 1 bowl automatic feeder and it saved me from the morning torture of the cat waking me up for wet breakfast for years. The windup ones sounds like an analogue clock, ticking away, but are reliable though it is possible for the cat to manipulate it to open earlier (my fat boy is really determined). I was sceptical about a digital version but all good so far. I got the 3 bowl digital feeder as an upgrade, set up for his first wet breakfast and second wet breakfast at 06:00 and 08:00 respectively. Then I have dry food for grazing in the other bowl. Easy to set up but it does beep at the set time which I don’t like (it is in my bedroom for the specific reason of the cat not waking me up for breakfasts). If I’m on light REM it can wake me up! But maybe I’ll get used to it…

It works really well, very pleased. Fast delivery too.

I purchased this automatic wet food feeder for my cat, and it’s been a great addition to our routine. The digital timer is very handy, making it easy to set up daily meals without any fuss. One of the key features I needed was a way to keep the food fresh, and the included ice pack does a decent job. During warmer weather, I wouldn’t leave the food out for more than 4 hours, but buying an extra set of ice packs to rotate has been really helpful. The tray is big enough to hold an 80g pouch and deep enough to prevent my cat from making a mess. I’ve placed mine on top of a rubber mat, which keeps it sturdy and ensures it doesn’t move around. The detachable food tray is easy to clean, which makes maintenance simple. My only suggestion for improvement would be a slightly slanted surface to make the food even more accessible for pets. Overall, for the price you pay, this feeder is an excellent option for cats on a wet food diet. Highly recommend for its convenience and thoughtful design!

This item is good. It serves its intended purpose and is fairly priced. Seems to function well. The bowls are well sized for a cat or a small dog. Before I let my cat near it, I tested it with my finger. It stopped rotating when it closed on my finger. So I'm confident it would not trap paws etc. It has 5 bowls so in reality it can only 'serve' 4 meals. The 5th slot is in the opening so would be the same as just putting a normal bowl of food out. I feel that is slightly misleading but I did know this prior to purchasing. The layout of the ice packs could be improved. They do not cover all of the bowls as there is an area at the back containing the motor and other electronics. I feel they could have redesigned that to put the motor and electronics at the front under the empty bowl so that the bowls containing food were fully covered by ice packs as they rotate. Update: The bowls are also quite deep, my cat seems to slightly struggle to get the food. Probably due to whiskers rubbing on the sides.

The Cat Mate C500 Automatic Pet Feeder has completely transformed meal times for my cat – and for me! The digital timer is simple to set, and the five bowl compartments are perfect for wet or dry food. It’s been a lifesaver when I’m out for the day or need a lie-in without feline demands at dawn. The ice packs keep wet food fresh, and the lid locks securely – no chance of sneaky paws breaking in early! The feeder is sturdy, easy to clean, and surprisingly quiet. If you’re looking for peace of mind and a happy, well-fed pet, this feeder is worth every penny. Highly recommended!

Let me start by saying I could live with out this. We had to by two at the same time and it felt like a huge outlay. But with young cats on a more frequent eating schedule, than a full grown one. As they are fans of wet food, the sealed units are brilliant abs they do eat the food even at the end of the day. This has meant we can go for a long day out, or an evening out and know they have their food at regular intervals, on their normal schedule. Once the cats are older and we can leave them over night, we know they will still keep to their eating schedule, with fresh food. It is easy to set up. Read the instructions - I may have jumped in and it took me a little longer to get it right. The freezer packs are great. The dishes go in the dishwasher, so easy to clean. The main unit is easy to wipe down. The unit is rather big, and very different from the normal food dish arrangement, but ours get on with it fine - our boy cat is a sensitive soul and struggles with change, so I try and leave a few biscuits in one of these so it smells of food and he associates it with meals. It can be a little bit noisy when the dish moves round - but I’ve noticed it does act as a call to food, so that can’t be bad. I would really recommend this if you have cats who need an early morning feed, or if you have a change to your routine but want your cats to stay on theirs.