i was wondering im going on a trip for 3 weeks wouldnt be able to be here to feed my cat would the food last that long for the large?
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3 weeks is too long a time for any cat (and what about water?)!! Please don't do that! You should only leave a cat alone for no more than 3 days. Then have someone check in and make sure the water bowl is cleaned and filled and the food dispensor is okay (it should not need to be changed too ofen). They also can check if the cat seems to be okay... not injured or sick. When I go on trips, I board my cat. I went around town and found the best place I could. It is not as expensive as boarding a dog, but we still budget for this cost. It is worth it to know he is cared for, is safe and gets attention (and they watch for any medical issues) 3 weeks is too long a time for any cat (and what about water?)!! Please don't do that! You should only leave a cat alone for no more than 3 days. Then have someone check in and make sure the water bowl is cleaned and filled and the food dispensor is okay (it should not need to be changed too ofen). They also can check if the cat seems to be okay... not injured or sick. When I go on trips, I board my cat. I went around town and found the best place I could. It is not as expensive as boarding a dog, but we still budget for this cost. It is worth it to know he is cared for, is safe and gets... » Read More 3 weeks is too long a time for any cat (and what about water?)!! Please don't do that! You should only leave a cat alone for no more than 3 days. Then have someone check in and make sure the water bowl is cleaned and filled and the food dispensor is okay (it should not need to be changed too ofen). They also can check if the cat seems to be okay... not injured or sick. When I go on trips, I board my cat. I went around town and found the best place I could. It is not as expensive as boarding a dog, but we still budget for this cost. It is worth it to know he is cared for, is safe and gets attention (and they watch for any medical issues) « Show Less
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3 weeks is too long a time for any cat (and what about water?)!! Please don't do that! You should only leave a cat alone for no more than 3 days. Then have someone check in and make sure the water bowl is cleaned and filled and the food dispensor is okay (it should not need to be changed too ofen). They also can check if the cat seems to be okay... not injured or sick. When I go on trips, I board my cat. I went around town and found the best place I could. It is not as expensive as boarding a dog, but we still budget for this cost. It is worth it to know he is cared for, is safe and gets attention (and they watch for any medical issues)
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I have the small pet food station and it will last for about 10 days for 12 lb. small dog, I am sure that the large version would last three weeks for your cat. If you have the time before you leave you should try to see how much the cat will eat in a week and go from there.
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there is certainly room to move in this carrier for my 16 lb, very long cat but it is tight. the mesh openings help so he does get air. I would say OK for a short flight.
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Mine lasted 5 months with two cats. I thought about cutting it in half and letting them tear up the insides for another 6 months, but I was too lazy.
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If you use an ice pack it will be good for as long as the ice lasts or packet remains cold. It isn't very air tight but it keeps my food obsessed cat in wet food for the overnight.
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i have had these heftiess for 7 years; cat food for more!yes..store the food here.keep the zipper gently closed tight!
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I have three cats and the average length they last is about 3 weeks. It gets really nasty if left in longer.I~ve found changing the water is good often and rinsing out the fountain. They love it!!
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I purchased this for my 28 lb Cocker back in December and after the first week of daily use went to twice a week and the container looks to be half full now. For a 10 lb cat it should last a lot longer since you won't be using as much. I think it would probably last at least 6 months if not longer.
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Yes, that is correct. It worked great for our large cat. The ends can be folded down so it fits under the seat in front of your and then you can unfold them during the flight giving the cat more room.
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It depends on how resourceful you are and whether you'll be in populated areas or the middle of nowhere. It's not big enough for 3 days provisions and items to keep you prepared. It is big enough if you'll be eating out and sleeping in hotels as long as you wear the same clothes all 3 days. If you wear a smartly packed backpack you'd be fine.
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It depends on your cat's behavior. In our case, one of our two cats mercilessly harassed the machine and chewed through its cord in an attempt to get it to give them more food, so for us it is not the kind of machine we could leave out and be sure our kitties are getting fed properly. But if you cats are less impish than ours, then I think it could be relied upon for a few days. When the cord was intact, it worked great and was very reliable, but we now are stuck trying to devise a way to keep them from chewing through the cord... which is a shame, because this machine was a godsend before my cat destroyed it! It depends on your cat's behavior. In our case, one of our two cats mercilessly harassed the machine and chewed through its cord in an attempt to get it to give them more food, so for us it is not the kind of machine we could leave out and be sure our kitties are getting fed properly. But if you cats are less impish than ours, then I think it could be relied upon for a few days. When the cord was intact, it worked great and was very reliable, but we now are stuck trying to devise a way to keep them from chewing through the cord... which is a shame, because this machine was a godsend before... » Read More It depends on your cat's behavior. In our case, one of our two cats mercilessly harassed the machine and chewed through its cord in an attempt to get it to give them more food, so for us it is not the kind of machine we could leave out and be sure our kitties are getting fed properly. But if you cats are less impish than ours, then I think it could be relied upon for a few days. When the cord was intact, it worked great and was very reliable, but we now are stuck trying to devise a way to keep them from chewing through the cord... which is a shame, because this machine was a godsend before my cat destroyed it! « Show Less
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I have two cats and I have been away for 5 days without a problem. That is the maximum amount of time I've ever left the cats (with food too, as they have unlimited access) without someone to check in. I do always leave a spare bowl of water nearby just in case they need more. And you'll need to add water as soon as you return.
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I have had nothing but problems with the "Large Auto Pet Feeder..." and am very sorry I bought it (see my review for my reasons). I had previously bought the LeBistro and had no issues with it. I had decided not to buy it because there were so many complaints that it had a short life (minw lasted 3 years). I regret that decision. People complain that the cats "defeat" the LeBistro, but the fact of the matter is that the next feed portion is already measured, so the cats are only getting their next feed a little early - there is no way for them the empty the hopper. I will be buying the LeBistro myself next time. Hope this helps. I have had nothing but problems with the "Large Auto Pet Feeder..." and am very sorry I bought it (see my review for my reasons). I had previously bought the LeBistro and had no issues with it. I had decided not to buy it because there were so many complaints that it had a short life (minw lasted 3 years). I regret that decision. People complain that the cats "defeat" the LeBistro, but the fact of the matter is that the next feed portion is already measured, so the cats are only getting their next feed a little early - there is no way for them the empty the hopper. I... » Read More I have had nothing but problems with the "Large Auto Pet Feeder..." and am very sorry I bought it (see my review for my reasons). I had previously bought the LeBistro and had no issues with it. I had decided not to buy it because there were so many complaints that it had a short life (minw lasted 3 years). I regret that decision. People complain that the cats "defeat" the LeBistro, but the fact of the matter is that the next feed portion is already measured, so the cats are only getting their next feed a little early - there is no way for them the empty the hopper. I will be buying the LeBistro myself next time. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have a very large cat and a very petite cat- brother and sister. My big cat is around 15-18 pounds, it fluctuates. I find that she swallows them whole. Her brother takes a long time to eat them, but he is only about 6 pounds. If you have large cats, you might want to monitor their eating of these in case they are just swallowing them and therefore doing little to no good.
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I use my feeder for portion control and to get my cat to eat more frequently -- we are trying to get her weight down. I don't use the feeder for trips, like everyone seemed to who was answering this question. So for a 24-hr period, it works fine. Just add a bit of water into the wet food if you're concerned about it drying out a bitl
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I have two medium-large cats - they both fit, but I would not recommend for a long trip. Mine are 12 & 14 lbs - it is good for a trip to the vet & back (which why I purchased), but for a long trip I would say no.Also - it isn't the easiest feat to get the 2nd cat in while the 1st is trying to make a mad dash to freedom! Good luck in your search
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It seems to me that this carrier would not be so good for a 3 day drive. Perhaps you can borrow a larger crate for that? I use this carrier to take my kitty to the vet, and it's fine for that.
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We did it for a week or so until we finally found a supplement that our cat would eat mixed with his food (Call of the Wild). It's always best to check with your vet on something like this.