Is this a good product for a declawed cat? We adopted an overweight declawed male cat and the vet suggested this type of feeder to stop binge eating.
1155667
No. This is not as pictured. For an overweight cat get one of the treat balls...and put his food in it. They are great. The one shaped like an egg is best. You have to teach them how they work but once they get it....they are wonderful.
1155668
I have previously owned declawed cats, and I believe it would work just fine. If not, you can always return it.
1155669
I would say that it is, but I am no feline orthopod... My cats don't seem to use their claws as much as the pads of their feet when they grab the kibbles out and eat. And you can fill it up with more food to make it a little easier to get, I suppose.
1155670
My cat is not declawed, but I definitely think that it would work for a declawed cat. My cat doesn't use her claws at all to maneuver the food out of the bowl. She just uses her paw. In fact, to get the hard to reach kibbles she curls her paw and uses it as a scoop. She was overweight and this bowl really helped. I highly recommend you try it!
1155671
It makes no difference if the cat has claws or not. It did take a while for our cat to be willing to do the work to get the food out of the holes. Now he tries to get the kernels close to the opening with his mouth!!I think it is helpful to slow down the eating. Good luck....
52494
Not really. The food is availble at all times and flows freely as your pet eats. My cats use their paws to rake the food out if the flow isn't consistent. I hope this helps.
1434961
My cat really didn't like it. Not sure if it was her age (she's 9) or like Marie's, too lazy to try or too set in her ways. Although I had no other food beside this unit. Since she didn't use it, I can't tell you if it can tip over. Probably good exercise if the cat will do it. Thank you for asking.
330553
Wow - that's a big cat. It might work, depends on how strong the cat is. This chew is not flexible at all, it is a solid piece. My lab/greyhound mix loves it but she's a dog and not a cat. It's not that expensive, might be worth a try. If your cat doesn't like it, I'm sure your local animal shelter will make good use of it -)
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I don't have a cat but it did not stop my Dachshund from chewing his feet, he just curled around it. Since cats are also very flexible I think you might have better success with the cone. There is a soft cone that is not really uncomfortable, just pathetic looking and very effective at stopping that kind of chronic behavior.
1213042
I doubt it however my cat got too fat unless you plan on nailing it into the window or keeping your cat on a diet. If you have a small cat ok!
980462
Thanks so much! I have 3 cats, one of which is a classic binge/purge eater so I'm looking for a single solution for all of them. Sounds like this is it! Thank you again!
2123543
The size would be good for your cat. My cat is declawed but I would say that if your cat is temperamental he could eventually claw through the net but I doubt that anyone would be that close to get hurt if it was just a random paw swipe.
987972
Greetings! I ordered the smallest size (Size 0), and while it was a good fit for my cat, she was still able to lick her stomach in spite of the collar by sitting up on her hind quarters, leaning forward and "hunching over her gut." The product we found that does the best job of prohibiting her from doing this is the Neck Hug by Wagtail Farms. So that is the product I recommend. Good luck!
475317
I would not recommend it. The food does not fall into the bowl. My cats aren't trained to use their paws to pull more food down so the job is left for me. Very poor design.
277554
I bought this for my cats for a water bowl (have one that thinks its funny to tip them over and drag it - which with this bowl he cannot do) I would consider it a small bowl (it holds a cup maybe a little less). The little tabs on the side I think would be good to keep the ears away from the bowl... I love this bowl. it's super easy to clean, it's hard to move and tip over. It should work for your dogs if they don't eat over a cup of something at a feeding :) Hope that helps. My elderly cat doesn't have to bend or lay down to drink he can stand up and he's pretty tall (according to my vet) in the legs. I bought this for my cats for a water bowl (have one that thinks its funny to tip them over and drag it - which with this bowl he cannot do) I would consider it a small bowl (it holds a cup maybe a little less). The little tabs on the side I think would be good to keep the ears away from the bowl... I love this bowl. it's super easy to clean, it's hard to move and tip over. It should work for your dogs if they don't eat over a cup of something at a feeding :) Hope that helps. My elderly cat doesn't have to bend or lay down to drink he can stand up and he's pretty tall (according to my vet)... » Read More I bought this for my cats for a water bowl (have one that thinks its funny to tip them over and drag it - which with this bowl he cannot do) I would consider it a small bowl (it holds a cup maybe a little less). The little tabs on the side I think would be good to keep the ears away from the bowl... I love this bowl. it's super easy to clean, it's hard to move and tip over. It should work for your dogs if they don't eat over a cup of something at a feeding :) Hope that helps. My elderly cat doesn't have to bend or lay down to drink he can stand up and he's pretty tall (according to my vet) in the legs. « Show Less
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We did not end up keeping this feeder because we were able to repair one that is a different brand. It is essentially the same thing though, and has the 10 pound hopper. I don't think we've ever had problems with the food going stale, but then our cat will eat anything. If it has been stale, he has not told us. The food does not look any different when at the end than it does when we first put it in. These machines really are great and I think healthier for the cat to have regular small meals.
2238122
this carrier is great and while my cat is overweight, I had no problem. You simply open it up from top which is so much easier. My cat unfortunately outgrew this carrier and had to get a larger one. Good luck
1878868
My fat cat tried that and did successfully grab a couple of bites before the lid closed on his head. It wasn't too bad, but the main problem I had was when my finicky cat would eat, the sensor on the collar would be hidden thus shutting it on his head! I wound up returning this product because I could not fix the collar so the sensor would remain active for my cat to actually eat.
1273149
Our cat could sucessfully do that with the previous feeders but not with the Pet Feedster. Our cat has tried but no luck, I think he has given up trying and just patiently waits for his food.
1602268
Yes you can, the feeder will close whenever the dog tries to eat. However all of the weight and diet control capabilities for your cats would be not be activated, so this is not generally recommended.
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I hope you got the large size because even my 9 pound cat is a bit "crowded" in the medium. This is my second Petmate carrier. Please see my original review for the steps I take to help my cat feel secure. Like you, I only use the carrier to take my cat to the vet. I have not had problems with my cat attempting to claw his way out of the carrier. HOWEVER, on our way back home from his very first trip to the vet in the OLD Petmate carrier, he tore the mesh with his teeth, because WE did not know he needed to go to the bathroom. He was newly rescued on that first visit and he has never had this problem again. So yes the mesh can be torn and much depends on his sense of comfort in the carrier. I hope you got the large size because even my 9 pound cat is a bit "crowded" in the medium. This is my second Petmate carrier. Please see my original review for the steps I take to help my cat feel secure. Like you, I only use the carrier to take my cat to the vet. I have not had problems with my cat attempting to claw his way out of the carrier. HOWEVER, on our way back home from his very first trip to the vet in the OLD Petmate carrier, he tore the mesh with his teeth, because WE did not know he needed to go to the bathroom. He was newly rescued on that first visit and he has... » Read More I hope you got the large size because even my 9 pound cat is a bit "crowded" in the medium. This is my second Petmate carrier. Please see my original review for the steps I take to help my cat feel secure. Like you, I only use the carrier to take my cat to the vet. I have not had problems with my cat attempting to claw his way out of the carrier. HOWEVER, on our way back home from his very first trip to the vet in the OLD Petmate carrier, he tore the mesh with his teeth, because WE did not know he needed to go to the bathroom. He was newly rescued on that first visit and he has never had this problem again. So yes the mesh can be torn and much depends on his sense of comfort in the carrier. « Show Less