PawsPik Automatic Microchip RFID Cat Feeder,16-Cup, ISO Microchip & PawsPik RFID Tag Compatible, App Control, Portion Control Review

Our scorecard

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

The standout feature here is the microchip sensor. It reads your cat's existing microchip or a PawsPik compatible RFID tag before opening, so it can be set to keep one cat out of another cat's bowl. It runs in dual access modes, a Closed Mode for restricted, single cat access and an Open Mode for more flexible multi pet feeding.

Capacity is generous at 16 cups, which cuts down on how often you need to refill, and the app lets you schedule up to 10 meals a day with custom portion sizes for each one. A backup battery function keeps the feeding schedule running through power outages, which matters for a feeder this dependent on electronics.

Built from stainless steel and weighing about 11 pounds, it's a substantial unit at just over 14 inches long, backed by a 2 year manufacturer warranty. There's no camera, so remote viewing isn't part of the package despite the app control.

Specifications

Breed size

Extra Small, Small

Weight

11 Pounds

Performance notes

Stainless steel construction at about 11 pounds, with a 14.41 by 9.13 by 12.6 inch footprint. Smart home compatible with app based scheduling and a backup battery function, backed by a 2 year manufacturer warranty.

What buyers say

102 ratings average 4.1 stars, and a bought_last_month figure around 500 suggests it's finding a steady audience despite sitting well above the price of most feeders in this roundup.