The point of an automatic feeder is consistency. We weighed 600 dispensed portions on a kitchen scale and measured variance against the programmed amount.
Accuracy results
The best feeder held within four percent of the target portion. The worst swung by 22 percent, which over a year is meaningful weight gain for a small dog.
Editor’s note
Everything recommended here was purchased at retail and used for at least 30 days. If a pick is later downgraded, we say so at the top of the article.
Our pick
PETLIBRO Granary Camera Feeder
4.6
Accurate auger dispensing, a 1080p camera and a battery backup that keeps meals on schedule through outages.
- Four percent portion variance
- Battery backup
- Clear app scheduling
- Requires 2.4GHz wifi
- Camera subscription for history
Frequently asked questions
Do automatic feeders work with wet food?
Most gravity and auger feeders are dry-food only. For wet food, use a chilled compartment feeder and only for a single meal.
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