{"product_id":"automatic-cat-feeder-4l-6-meals-timer-battery-backup","title":"Automatic Cat Feeder 4L | 6 Meals a Day Timer, Sealed Hopper, Battery Backup, White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e4 litre automatic cat feeder\u003c\/strong\u003e runs a 24-hour timer with up to six meals a day and nine portions per meal, and keeps working on AA batteries if the power goes off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we picked it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thing that goes wrong with cheap timer feeders is jamming — the kibble bridges in the chute, the feeder dutifully whirs at 7am and nothing comes out, and you find out when you get home. This one uses a double-layer rotating blade and a wide dispensing spout specifically to stop that, and it handles kibble from 2mm up to 15mm, which includes the chunky dental biscuits that choke narrower feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second failure point is the power cut. A feeder on mains alone just stops. This takes a 5V adapter plus four AA alkaline batteries as a backup, so a tripped socket or a flicker in the supply does not mean a missed meal. The batteries are not included, and we would put them in on day one rather than meaning to get round to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood keeps better in this than in most: there is a silicone sealing ring between lid and hopper and a desiccant bag in the lid, so the 4 litres at the bottom of the tank is still worth eating by the time you get to it. 4 litres is roughly 28 days for a 12lb cat, or about a fortnight for a 22lb dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortions are 8–10g, so the smallest meal it can give is 8g. If your cat is on a strict weight plan measured to the gram, weigh a few test portions before you trust it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-hour timer, up to 6 meals a day, 1–9 portions per meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-layer blade and wide spout to stop jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes kibble from 2mm to 15mm — including dental biscuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMains adapter plus 4 x AA battery backup for power cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone seal and desiccant bag keep food dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid, hopper, both blades and bowl all come out for washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0;border:1px solid #E6DAC7;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2A3A2A;padding:14px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D9B48C;\"\u003ePawbrio product guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#FAF6EF;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;table-layout:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#F1E7D8;color:#2A3A2A;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eInfo\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e4 litres (approx. 16.9 cups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eMeals per day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eUp to 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003ePortion size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e8–10g, 1–9 per meal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eKibble size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e2–15mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e5V mains + 4 x AA backup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eLasts roughly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e28 days for a 12lb cat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;background:#FAF6EF;border-top:1px solid #E6DAC7;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2A3A2A;\"\u003eBefore you rely on it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run it for three days while you are home. Weigh what actually lands in the bowl against what you programmed, and check your kibble feeds cleanly. Do that first and a feeder is dependable; skip it and you are guessing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS and PP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable kibble diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15mm (up to 16mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeals per day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortions per meal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–9 (8–10g each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V \/ 1A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery backup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x AA alkaline (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry kibble only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x automatic feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x feeding bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSetting up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and fully dry the hopper, blades and bowl first — any moisture left inside will clump the first load of kibble and that is how jams start. Fit the AA batteries before you plug it in, so the clock is already held if the mains drops. Programme the meals, then test: run a manual feed and weigh what lands in the bowl, because 8–10g per portion is a range, not a promise. Leave the feeder on a hard level surface against a wall where your cat cannot push it over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing it safely\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry kibble only. Keep the lid latched and the hopper out of reach of a determined paw. Do not use this as the only food source while you are away for more than two or three days — feeders jam, cats knock them over, and nobody is there to notice. Someone should still look in. If your cat is on a prescription or weight-management diet, agree the portions with your vet rather than estimating from the feeder's settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean at least monthly, ideally when the hopper and bowl are empty. Take out the lid, hopper, both rotating blades and the bowl, wash in hot soapy water and dry completely before reassembling — damp parts are the single biggest cause of jamming. Replace the desiccant bag when it stops feeling dry. Wipe the chute with a dry brush between cleans; kibble dust and oil build up there and slow the flow long before it blocks outright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked UK delivery on every Pawbrio order. Orders are processed in 1–3 working days and usually arrive within 4–9 working days. Unused items can be returned within 30 days. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens in a power cut?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt carries on, provided you have fitted four AA alkaline batteries. They are not included, so buy them with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it handle large dental kibble?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it takes kibble up to 15mm, which is where most feeders give up. The wide spout and double blade are specifically there for bigger biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use wet food in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Dry only. Wet food will not dispense and will spoil in the hopper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow small can a meal be?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne portion, which is 8–10g. If your cat needs less than that per sitting, this is not the right feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs 4 litres enough for two cats?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapacity-wise, yes — roughly a fortnight. But a single bowl means the faster eater gets more. For two cats, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/automatic-pet-feeders\"\u003edual-bowl feeder\u003c\/a\u003e is the better answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this product?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact the Pawbrio team\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help you choose the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pawbrio","offers":[{"title":"4L","offer_id":55569479237969,"sku":"PB-PFAUTO4L","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1092\/9831\/9697\/files\/white-4l-automatic-feeder-in-warm-beige-studio.png?v=1793474994","url":"https:\/\/pawbrio.co.uk\/products\/automatic-cat-feeder-4l-6-meals-timer-battery-backup","provider":"Pawbrio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}