automatic feeder

Timed pet dispenser

An automatic feeder is a device that dispenses food to animals at preset times or intervals without human intervention.

Pet owners use them for cats and dogs; farmers use larger versions for livestock.

Some models operate on timers, others respond to sensors: The automatic feeder keeps the cats fed while we're on vacation.

Related
  • petDomesticated household companion
  • pet careMaintaining domestic animals' wellbeing
  • dispenserDevice that releases portions
  • timerDuration-tracking mechanism
  • kibbleGround pet food pellets

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Categories
Opposites
automation level

automatic feederhand feeding

Delivering food directly by person

food dish · pet bowl

scheduling and control

automatic feederdemand feeding

Nursing at infant's signals

device complexity

automatic feederfood bowl

Pet's eating vessel

pet bowl · bowl · plate · trough

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G