How long can the feeder last when away for awhile? Would I need more than one? Possibly feed 6-7 cats...
624750
It depends on how much you're feeding and how often. I have 2 -- one with only one of the clear plastic container the other with 2. For the one with 2 I feed 1/4 cup daily and it definitely lasts a week. There is also an attachment for a large black container (maybe hexagonal in shape -- don't remember) but that holds a TON of food...so if you got that you should be able to feed several cats for quite a while. I personally wouldn't leave my cats alone that long without someone to check in on them just in case. A week is a long time if there were any type of malfunction or power outage.
624751
Go for the expanded capacity model and try it for at least a week with your kibble. Spherical definitely works better than triangular food. My cat loves his kibble, so this helps give him small amounts throughout the day.
624752
With the extended hopper, like the one in the photo, it feeds my 1 cat for at least 2 weeks. I do agree with RBM about having someone check in. My cat rubbed up on it, marking his territory, and it became unplugged.
624753
I'd get the extra volume hopper if you need to be gone for a while -- you can get one at the manufacturer website that would last a very long time.
624754
I use the superfeeder with both clear plastic food holders (shown in the picture) plus I have the 1 Gallon hopper attached to the top of those 2. I have 1 cat who gets 1/3 of a cup three times a day and I only fill it once every 1.5-2 months. I have been using mine for about 3-4 years now and its the greatest thing ever! I have never had an issue with it and it has been running for 1200 + days straight. Nicest thing is I don't get woken up at 4 AM everyday by my cat wanting food! Such wonderful sleep I get now! Worth every penny!
624755
This question really depends on the portion size you set the feeder to distribute. We feed a single cat 1/4 cup every day (split out across three feedings). The feeder can go about 2 weeks before needing refilled. We have a small dispenser container however I seem to remember there being an option to purchase a larger container to mount to the feeder. If you go with the extra large container, I would imagine you could dish out quite a bit of food and be ok.
1666922
I give it to all 3 of my cats, but I got it specifically for one of them that has digestive issues and it does seem to help. I just sprinkle it on his dry food every day. I think it is worth using to try and keep them healthy. Kudos for taking care of 11 cats. I had 6 cats at one time and that seemed like a lot for me to care for.
1063179
I have had mine about a month, so far has worked when we have been out of the house. I use it routinely every day, whether I am gone or not. That way I can see it works consistently and my cat is use to the routine of eating from it.
1809292
I feed my cat about 3/4 cup dry food a day divided in 4 feedings per day. The feeder needs to be refilled each day, I do this every evening. It's worth it though, over 1 year my overweight cat lost 5 pounds and is much more active now. Using this feeder I'm able to feed my cat when I'm at work or running errands with a set amount and set time.
2014617
You set your feed times up to 6 a day. You can not set individual days of the week. So to answer your question you can only set up to 6 feeding a day or as little as 1 a day
1889154
I haven't had any problems with it. I have had it for over a year now. I use it for my dog. If your cat is trying to get the food to drop down, you can try fastening the tray with tape underneath or something. I picked this feeder because it had the best reviews and the large container.
1304396
Place a cork in the hole or some other cover. It is seldom that you will need all 6 holes. The most I have seen on the feeder is 3 because the others move the seated ones away.
41607
It kind of depends on how much your cats eat. If they are using the bowl, you can put a fair amount of food in it. My cat either couldn't figure it out, or just didn't want to. I would say it holds enough for 2 days, but not sure about three.
256975
It all depends on how much you feed at each feeding. I only feed my cat twice a day with dry food and its only a 1/4 cup, she also gets canned foos once a day and she is fine and the food in the feeder last a month and a 1/2. Hope this helps I think its a great feeder!!!!!
1692296
You set the number of feedings per day and the size of feeding, and it will continue dispensing meals until the feeder is empty--for my two cats, that's about a week. Be careful, though--if the feeder loses power, it will not remember the settings, and your cat will not be fed. I wouldn't leave a cat alone with an electronic feeder for more than 48 hours (unless you have someone who can pop in if there's a power outage), and I'd put out a large bowl of water in addition to the attached dispenser.
1064937
It is a little tricky, never try to count it. But I give 7/cat for about 3 weeks from a pack. I have 2 cats. So I guess about 300.
1202408
I love my cat mate. You can adjust the number of "servings" it dispenses. One serving is about an 1/8 cup. So approximately 3 servings would be 1/3 cup. Then you can set it to feed all at once, or multiple times in a day. I did have to make a screen to go around the dispenser spout to prevent my kitten from digging food out. And once you have it set up, it is easy to change the settings.
341309
I believe that the unit can easily feed two cats simultaniously. The feeding bowl is oval shaped and measures about 9.5 inches in length. My cat elects to eat from one side only which leaves the remaining side which would easily accomodate another cat.
41601
I have three cats and two of these bowls. If I fill both bowls up in the morning, it will last them all day but they also get some wet food in the mornings. It depends on how much your cats eat each day, but I would not say that it would last them for two days if you only have one bowl. Maybe you should measure how much it takes to fill the bowl and see if they eat it all in one day. If cats get bored, they tend to nibble more, too.
501084
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)
946837
That's the beauty of this thing! The litter is always clean. One is definitely enough for two cats. I have two for 6 cats but for awhile they were using one. I just had to empty the tray/bag every couple of days instead of once a week like I do with two.
1163485
It really depends on how many cats you have. I ordered an extra box of bags (3 in a box) when I first ordered because I wasn't sure how long they would last either but I found out they do last at least their months. I love the system. I do have to read the instructions every time I have to install a new bag!