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Material | Plastic |
Target Species | Cat |
Brand | PetSafe |
Recommended Uses For Product | Multiple Pets, Dry Food |
Special Feature | Refillable Storage, Timer, Durable, Food Grade Material, Programmable |
About this item
- SCHEDULE MEALS AND TREATS: One meal is ready to eat as soon as you fill the tray with your pet’s food, and you can schedule the other 4 meals (or treats) to be served at a later time
- FOOD CAPACITY: Each compartment holds up to 1 cup of dry or semi-moist pet food; feeder is best for cats and small to medium sized dogs
- GREAT FOR FAST EATERS: If your cat or dog tends to eat too quickly, use this feeder to break their meals up into smaller portions
- MULTIPLE OPTIONS: Press the “feed now” button to give your pet an extra meal; Suspend feeding option stops the feeder from serving the next meal without losing the schedule
- HELP MANAGE PET’S WEIGHT: Schedule smaller meals throughout the day to help keep your best friend healthy
- DISHWASHER SAFE: Place the removable tray in the top rack of the dishwasher for easy cleanup
- U.S.-BASED CUSTOMER CARE: Our pet product experts are here to help you and your pet and are available by phone, email or chat if you have any questions
- QUALITY PROMISE: PetSafe brand has been a trusted global leader in pet behavior, containment and lifestyle innovations since 1998 to help keep your pet healthy, safe and happy
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No More Early Morning Wake Up Calls
Let the feeder do the work!
Tired of those early mornings when your pet decides it's breakfast time? No need to worry anymore! Rely on the PetSafe 5-Meal Pet Feeder to keep up your pet’s healthy feeding routine no matter what time it is or where you are.
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Schedule Your Pet's Meals
Feed your pet up to 5 meals a day or schedule over a couple days. Five tray slots and the bowl hold up to 1-cup each of dry or semi-moist food.
Quick and Easy Setup
Use the built-in clock and LCD screen to quickly set up your pet's feeding schedule.
Dishwasher-Safe Tray
Simply remove the tray from the feeder and place in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
No More Waiting
Schedule pre-portioned meals for your pet so dinner is always the right amount at the right time.
No More Worry
Don't worry if you can't make it home for dinner. The 5-Meal Feeder has you covered to make sure your pet doesn't miss a meal.
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Capacity | 1 cup per compartment | 24 cups | 24 cups | 1 ½ cups per compartment | 1 cup per compartment | 1 ½ cups per compartment |
Number of Meals | 5 meals | Up to 12 meals a day | Up to 12 meals a day | 2 meals | 6 meals | 2 meals |
Technology | Digital clock | App enabled; Amazon Alexa compatibility; Amazon Dash Replenishment Services | Digital clock | Digital timer | Digital clock | Dual manual dials |
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 12.63 x 4.44 x 16 inches; 3.9 Pounds
- Item model number : PFD11-13707
- Department : Pet Supplies
- Batteries : 4 D batteries required.
- Date First Available : October 2, 2001
- Manufacturer : Radio Systems Corporation
- ASIN : B000GEWHNS
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #23,197 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #77 in Dog Automatic Feeders
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Item Weight | 3.9 pounds |
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Department | Pet Supplies |
Manufacturer | Radio Systems Corporation |
ASIN | B000GEWHNS |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | PFD11-13707 |
Batteries | 4 D batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.94 x 12.68 x 4.49 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.63 x 4.44 x 16 inches |
Item Weight | 3.9 Pounds |
Brand Name | PetSafe |
Target Audience Keyword | house-cats, dogs |
Directions | See Manual |
Country of Origin | China |
Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Model Name | PFD11-13707 |
Color | Taupe |
Size | 5-Meal |
Material | Plastic |
Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Radio Systems Corporation |
Style | 5-Meal Feeder |
Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
Included Components | Product manual, 5 Meal Pet Feeder |
Specific Uses for Product | Active |
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and treats too – we’ll feed your cat right on time. The 5 Meal Pet Feeder serves up to 5 meals per day for your furry friend. One meal is ready -to -eat as soon as you fill the tray with your pet’s food, and you can schedule the other 4 meals to be served at a later time. Setting mealtimes is quick and easy. Use the digital timer to schedule each meal down to the minute, and once you set the schedule, your pet will be fed at the same time every day. When it’s time for your pet’s next meal, the tray will automatically rotate to the next section. Each section of the tray holds 1 cup of dry or semi-moist food (and treats too!) The size of each compartment allows you to fill the tray with any size kibble. If you have a pet who eats too quickly, or if you want to help manage their weight, use this feeder to divide their meals into smaller portions. To clean, remove the tray and place it in the top rack of the dishwasher. Your pet deserves the best. Trust PetSafe to keep your pet healthy, safe and happy.
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target species | Cat | Cat | Cat | Cat | Cats, dogs, small animals | Cat |
size | 5-Meal | 2 Bowl Feeder | Stainless Steel Bowl Carousel | 2 Bowl with Stainless Steel inserts | 4L | 5 Bowl Feeder with Stainless Steel Carousel |
material | Plastic | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel, Polypropylene | White Opaque | Stainless Steel, Polypropylene |
style | 5-Meal Feeder | Two bowl feeder | Stainless Steel Bowl Carousel | Modern | 4L | Modern |
operation mode | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
weight | 3.9 pounds | 826 grams | 1 pounds | 397 grams | — | 330 grams |
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Customers find the pet feeder easy to use and set up. They say it works well for their cats and provides 5 days of automatic feeding. The feeder is cat-proof and prevents overeating.
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Customers like the pet feeder. It's sturdy, reliable, and easy to set up. They say it's worth the money and that the food never spoiled.
"Easy to set up and very reliable. Batteries have lasted a few months now with no signs of dying...." Read more
"...One of the units is still working absolutely perfectly and the other recently started to have difficulty rotating the bowl...." Read more
"This feeder has worked perfectly since I purchased it in July 2013 for my cat...." Read more
"...So it has been working for a year and still running haha amazing! I still wonder how much longer the batteries will last but its running strong...." Read more
Customers find the pet feeder easy to use. They mention it's sturdy, has a clear lid, and the clock/timer is easy to use. Many find it simple to program for 5 feedings throughout the day and appreciate the clear lid so they can easily recognize when it has turned.
"Easy to set up and very reliable. Batteries have lasted a few months now with no signs of dying...." Read more
"...Setup was easy enough. I was able to coordinate the two so they activate within roughly 10 seconds of each other...." Read more
"...The timer has clear instructions and is easy to set. The whole feeder is made from hard molded plastic and is very easy to clean...." Read more
"...The directions are inside the lid in several languages and easy to understand. One reviewer thought that was not a good idea preferring a booklet...." Read more
Customers like the cat health and find the pet feeder handy. They say it's the best automatic cat feeder they've used, making keeping their dog fed while they are away very simple. The feeder is great for providing multiple meals throughout the day, especially when no one is home.
"...The food compartments are roomy, more than enough for our cat...." Read more
"...Sure serving your fur friend each meal is great...." Read more
"...that the food doesn't come from harassing me anymore, it comes from the PetSafe auto feeder!..." Read more
"...They are less dependent on me, and more dependent on the feeder, and that's great because I'm planning on traveling a bit more this year!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the pet feeder's feeding time. They say their pets have become accustomed to the set times and things have improved. The feeder can program up to 10 feeding times with resolution to the minute level. It provides 5 days of automatic feeding with no exposed food at night. It keeps all feeding times in memory, has 5 compartments, and the food is set to a timer. Customers are pleased to see their pets have yet to miss a single meal.
"...This feeder is nice because there is a clock, not a timer. You first set the time and then there are 9 presets to set the feeding times...." Read more
"...You can set the timer to spin the bowls at any time you'd like, you do not have to choose a specific interval...." Read more
"...chance and ordered this one because it had 5 compartments, the food is set to a timer (you can set multiple timers), and it was decently priced..." Read more
"...Lots of flexibility here too, as you can program up to 10 feeding times with resolution to the minute level...." Read more
Customers appreciate the cat-proof pet feeder. It helps their cats stay on a diet and prevent overeating. They find it useful for small pets who eat dry food on a regular schedule. The feeder improves their relationship with their cats and allows them to stay home alone without being too lonely.
"...Works perfectly for my small dog. Only two possible issues...." Read more
"...the unscientific way I used to feed him and now there are alot fewer dietary upsets...." Read more
"...feeder is sturdy enough that she could not damage it, and it is weighted well so that it did not tip over...." Read more
"...Had one little glitch for a few days when I spilled water on the control panel; dried out and started working again...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the pet feeder's durability. Some find it sturdy and long-lasting, while others mention issues like poorly designed latches, lumpy appearance, and primitive design.
"...I still wonder how much longer the batteries will last but its running strong...." Read more
"...It’s not very visually appealing but after a few days I stopped noticing it. Works perfectly for my small dog. Only two possible issues...." Read more
"...It is not flimsy and has some weight to it...." Read more
"...24 hours in the evening, but the feeder is fairly large and relatively unattractive so I am not sure I want two of them in my kitchen just so I can..." Read more
Customers have different experiences with the pet feeder's battery life. Some say the batteries last forever, while others report issues like dead batteries, falling out, and needing to reprogramme the feeder after each battery change. The feeder requires 4 D batteries, which some find excessive.
"Easy to set up and very reliable. Batteries have lasted a few months now with no signs of dying...." Read more
"...This product takes a lot of batteries which I thought would suck. BUT, I have not changed the batteries since I first bought it!!..." Read more
"...I received it very quickly. It takes 4 D batteries and the directions on the back side of the lid is self-explanatory...." Read more
"Love this feeder! The battery in it lasts so long and I initially got this for my pet to be able to eat while wearing a cone after surgery, but he’s..." Read more
Customers dislike the pet feeder's rotation. They say it doesn't fully rotate, making a mechanical whir when it rotates. Some have issues where the wheel wouldn't turn all the way, making their cat have difficulty getting their food. The tray doesn't turn right or gets out of alignment, and the rotation resistance is pretty stiff.
"...absolutely perfectly and the other recently started to have difficulty rotating the bowl...." Read more
"...The device would occasionally start rotating and never stop. Removing the batteries was the only way to stop it...." Read more
"...The PetSafe 5 Meal Feeder has 5 bowls that rotate clockwise. One of the bowls is always open, so you can only put four future meals in the feeder...." Read more
"...The rotation can get stuck or finicky if the batteries are low or the lid is shut too tightly...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024Easy to set up and very reliable. Batteries have lasted a few months now with no signs of dying. It’s not very visually appealing but after a few days I stopped noticing it. Works perfectly for my small dog.
Only two possible issues. First, it is possible for a dog to dig and paw at the dish and force it to rotate. A small dog would have to be pretty persistent or frantic to make it happen but a larger dog could probably do it easily. My dog only did this once and it’s not an issue for us, but still worth noting.
Second, the latch to open the lid is really hard to press. Not a serious problem for me but could be an obstacle for someone with poor hand strength or coordination.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2010I have been looking for months for an automatic feeder for my very hungry cat. He is our alarm clock starting at 4:30 in the morning (every...single...day). We never sleep past this time, as he is meowing and meowing until we get up and feed him. Many of these automatic feeders are expensive and I was worried from the reviews that my cat will be able to break into the rest of the compartments. He is a 12-pound cat and we had to buy a hard plastic container to put his bagged food in because he otherwise would tear into the paper bag and will eat and eat and eat. This automatic pet feeder went down in price from the last time I viewed it and according to all the recent reviews, my cat may not have a chance in breaking into it. Priced in the thirties and free shipping...it's worth a try. I received it very quickly. It takes 4 D batteries and the directions on the back side of the lid is self-explanatory. Even though there are 5 compartments, one of them is always out in the open, so there really is only 4. This feeder is nice because there is a clock, not a timer. You first set the time and then there are 9 presets to set the feeding times. The first one I put 5am and the second I put 3pm. Then I restarted to 5am on the third preset and 3pm on the forth preset and so on and so on. There is also a test turn button you can press to see how fast it rotates and how loud it is. It is pretty loud when I tested it. I have been using it for almost two months now, but the noise had not woke me up. I live in a studio and it is on the other side of the room, by the kitchen. When I first set the feeder up, my cat could smell the food and tried pawing at it, but no luck. I am very satisfied with the quality and I wholeheartedly recommend this automatic feeder. If you are trying to decide which one to get...no need to look any further!
UPDATE 3/24/10
I have been since using this automatic feeder since I bought it and since this last review and I have yet to change the batteries! My cat has not broken into it yet either. He knows exactly what the noise is when it turns and runs straight to it. Great product, very happy I bought it! I am able to sleep in on weekends now!
UPDATE 1/16/11
A couple days ago I was going to fill up the feeder when it accidentally fell off the counter. The batteries came out, so I had to put them back in and reset the clock and feeding times. Unfortunately, the part that makes the tray turn is not working, so my cat was waking us up bright and early at 5am the past few days because he was not getting his food! My fiance is going to try to fix it, otherwise I will definitely buy another exact one!
On a side note, we were still using the same batteries in December 2010, and decided to get new ones since we felt that the turning of the tray was getting a little too slow for our cat's fast dash to the feeder!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2009My cats always wake me up around 4 or 5 am to feed them, no matter how late I give them their last meal of the day. Hoping to avoid having to get up at this hour, I bought two of these units (they each eat different food and in a different location.) Setup was easy enough. I was able to coordinate the two so they activate within roughly 10 seconds of each other.
Day one was pure comedy. The cats were nearby their dishes when the motors kicked on (it's kinda loud). They freaked: Fluffed up like they'd stuck their little paws in an electrical outlet, ran, stopped, crouched, and hissed. Once I'd regained my composure, I coaxed each one into coming to look and eventually eat from the bowl.
Day two through four, the cats still shy away when the motor turns on, but are no longer freaked out. They still don't 'get it' ... that the sound means food is now available to eat. In order to get them to associate the sound with something good (food), I made an effort to be nearby at mealtimes so when the dishes kicked on, I could say, "Hungry, hungry, hungry?" and then wiggle my fingers in the bowl to show the food was in there. "Hungry" is what I would say when feeding them before, so they already knew what those words meant. I just needed them to make the connection to the sound.
Day five. The lightbulb goes on at the last meal of the day. (I feed them a little less than 1/4 cup food every 6 hours.) They got me up at 5:25 am for their first meal of the day, still not realizing food was already sitting in the dishes for them. So, for the next two meals, when the motor kicked on, in addition to repeating the word "hungry", I picked them up and took them immediately to their feeders.
Tonight was perfect. The feeders clicked on and both cats ran to their dishes right way and began eating. Hurray! I hope this will also be the case in the wee hours of the morning starting tomorrow. I'm very much looking forward to no longer having to endure their early AM pestering for food.
Update after three months: I'm in Heaven! I get to sleep through the night. The cats love their feeders and so do I. My main motivation for getting these was the interrupted sleep, however, it's been really wonderful all the way around. I have only to remember to fill the feeders each evening, and I'm set for 24 hrs ... free to come and go without the worry of hungry cats awaiting my arrival for their next meal.
July 2013: Wow! Four years later and I'm still loving these feeders. I think in all this time I've changed the batteries only a couple times. One of the units is still working absolutely perfectly and the other recently started to have difficulty rotating the bowl. It's beginning to stick and in the last couple days, it's happening a lot. Sometimes after a bit of strain it moves but other times it totally sticks and continues to run until I push the bowl. The mechanism that makes it spin seems to be a bit stripped. I've tried rotating the bowl to different positions on the spinner and cleaning it well, but have been unable to resolve the dysfunction. So, rather than waiting until it completely conks out, I decided to purchase another unit. I got four years of near-flawless functioning from this unit, so no complaints, especially since the other one is going strong. I'm looking forward to at least another four years of excellent performance from the new unit.
Periodically (every couple of months) I have to resynchronize the bowls. They are running about 1 minute apart by then and I like both cats to start eating at roughly the same time so they are not both trying to eat from the feeder that activates first. This is a very minor inconvenience and if not for having two units that I need to activate together, it would be a non-issue.
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ElmarReviewed in the Netherlands on July 3, 2022
4.0 out of 5 stars Werkt zoals verwacht
Met 5 bakjes die ik op geprogrammeerde tijdstippen kan laten verschijnen, kan ik mijn poes automatisch van voer voorzien.
Ik had verwacht dat je intervallen zou moeten programmeren, maar het zijn vaste tijdstippen op de dag (in mijn geval bijvoorbeeld 6:15, 18:00 en 22:15). Je kan op die manier dus je poes ruim anderhalve dag van eten voorzien als je een keer langer weg moet.
De 4 D-cellen moet je eruit halen om hem uit te zetten, maar die kan je dan uitstekend in de 4 niet-zichtbare voerbakjes doen als je het apparaat weg legt.
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Sophie LgReviewed in France on February 13, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Pratique, simple à mettre en route, fiable et case de bonne contenance
Acheté pour un chaton pour mes absences les we.
Mon avis après 3 mois d utilisation intensive :
Les + : Ravie de l'appareil, la simplicité/rapidité de mise en route et la fiabilité. Je peux partir 3 jours sereinement avec 2 repas servis/jour puisque 5 cases.
Les cases sont de bonne contenance et peuvent même convenir pour les repas de la journée peut être même + au bon vouloir du chat et tenir par conséquence 5 jours. Je ne le fais pas encore, mon chaton étant trop goulu. Aucun raté jusqu ici. Non bruyant. Le chaton l a adopté de suite. Il se nettoie tt simplement en retirant le bloc des 5 cases.
Les - : Il manque :
. 1 compartiment de couleur pour contrôler à mon retour s'il a bien tourné, solution trouvée : faire 1 marque au crayon,
.1 trappe au dessus de la 1ere case aurait été un plus car du coup le chaton se jette de suite sur la nourriture visible.
Nb : Attention il prend de la place au sol tout même.
Bref tellement pratique que je l utilise quotiennement finalement 1 matin/1soir, et toujours pas changé les piles ! :D
(A quand l appareil qui détecte SON chat, à ouverture automatique grâce à la détection de sa puce :D, j ai 2 chats au régime et âges différents, donc compliqué à gérer en cas d absence.)
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César OsvaldoReviewed in Mexico on June 22, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno.
El aparato funciona muy bien hasta ahora (casi dos meses). Nuestra gata se adaptó casi inmediatamente al aparato incluso reconoce el sonido cuando gira y corre hacia el mismo cuando lo escucha. El espacio para poner la comida es bueno, las baterías son tamaño D de esas enormes que antes usaban las radio grabadoras. Es fácil de programarlo para que gire a las horas que tú quieras. Un producto definitivamente recomendable. Me gustaría que usara otro tamaño de baterías pero es el único pero que le pondría por ahora.
Recibimos el producto a tiempo y en perfecto estado, es muy fácil de limpiar.
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Adriana H&HReviewed in Italy on November 12, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Mai più senza
Ottimo prodotto, il design è terribile, veramente un pugno nell'occhio, ma funziona benissimo. Silenzioso, si lava facilmente, semplice da programmare. Ha anche un utile vano per riporre un siberino e mantenere il cibo fresco. Sarebbe stato meglio qualche vano per il ghiaccio in più, ma resta un prodotto di tutto rispetto. Lo uso sia per cibo secco che umido e quest'ultimo si mantiene fresco per diverse ore! Lo straconsiglio e non potrei più farne a meno!
- VasuReviewed in India on December 13, 2017
4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but needed a fix.
Works flawlessly, except for one problem - the food tray has been designed in such a way that with every rotation, one entire food bowl AND 10% of the next food bowl shows up through the cutout on top. This essentially means that my cat is able to get a good paw-grip into the next food bowl and pull it out towards the opening, without having to wait for the preset time. I'm sure this might damage the motor, not to mention defeat the whole purpose of having an automatic pet feeder with preset timings.
So I did a bit of good ol' "Indian Jugaad" and taped a piece of plastic (lid of a sweet-box) such that the cut-out size on top is reduced, effectively not letting Kitty reach the next food bowl.
Not that it stopped Kitty from trying to get to it. But once she realized it was too much effort and anyway, she eventually gets that food, she gave up. Now she just sits across from it, trying to telekinetically rotate the feeder with such intense glares! It has bettered her food anxiety and put us at peace too.
Highly recommend this product. Maybe mine was a slightly defective piece and the other pieces won't have this problem of the next bowl showing up.
VasuGreat, but needed a fix.
Reviewed in India on December 13, 2017
So I did a bit of good ol' "Indian Jugaad" and taped a piece of plastic (lid of a sweet-box) such that the cut-out size on top is reduced, effectively not letting Kitty reach the next food bowl.
Not that it stopped Kitty from trying to get to it. But once she realized it was too much effort and anyway, she eventually gets that food, she gave up. Now she just sits across from it, trying to telekinetically rotate the feeder with such intense glares! It has bettered her food anxiety and put us at peace too.
Highly recommend this product. Maybe mine was a slightly defective piece and the other pieces won't have this problem of the next bowl showing up.
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