Best Automatic Pet Feeders

This simple and affordable feeder is saucer-shaped and allows you to store five portions of food for your cat or dog. You can program the digital clock and timer to open and reveal one portion at a time throughout the day to keep your pet fed. It uses four D-cell batteries, is easy to clean, and the shape means your pet won't be able to knock it over when you're away.

The Healthy Pet Automatic Feeder from PetSafe lets you store up to 24 cups of dry cat or dog food in the storage container, and the stainless steel bowl can hold up to five cups at a time for meals. You can customize the feeder to dispense up to 12 meals a day at regular intervals, with customizable portions ranging from one-eighth of a cup to four cups. There are three feeding modes too, so your pet doesn't eat too much in too little of time.

The PortionProRx feeder holds up to 30 cups of food in the storage bin and you can set each meal portion to be from half a cup to six cups. You can then split that up into 2-6 meals per day. This feeder is great for multi-pet homes or prescription diets because it uses smart RFID tech — place a special tag on your pet that communicates with the feeder, and it will open or close the feeder based on which pet is approaching.

This automatic pet feeder allows owners to record a 10-second clip of their voice to call their pets over when it's time to eat. The storage bin holds up to 6 liters of dry food at a time and comes with an easy-to-use timer to set the schedule. It can do four meals a day.

Simple but effective! The AmazonBasics gravity pet feeder and waterer bundle provides owners with a basic automatic feeder that works with gravity. The feeder holds up to 12 pounds, while the waterer holds 2.5 gallons for the large size (small is six pounds and one gallon). It's a basic device but ensures a constant supply of food and water for pets who are able to exercise self-control. Plus, the price is great for tight budgets.

This bird feeder is made of clear acrylic and easily attaches to the inside or outside of your bird's cage via metal hooks. It comes in two sizes and can easily store enough bird seed to last several days at a time. It's also a "no-mess" feeder, so when your bird enters and eats, they leave the hulls and uneaten seed in the bottom compartment.