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Cat Mate C300 3-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder

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Cat Mate C300 3-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder

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Is the Cat Mate C300 3-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder worth it?

Yes, for the right buyer. The Cat Mate C300 3-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder ranks #3 in our Best Automatic Pet Feeders for Wet Food list. Its biggest strength: handles wet and dry food. The main caveat: only three meals, one of them manual.

Overview

What the Cat Mate C300 3-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder does well

Cat Mate's C300 has three covered compartments and an ice pack, so it can serve wet food on a timer.

The trade-offs

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Handles wet and dry food
  • Ice pack helps keep wet food fresh
  • Runs about a year on AA batteries
  • Dishwasher-safe bowl

Cons

  • Only three meals, one of them manual
  • Small portions for large dogs
  • Ice pack effectiveness drops in hot rooms
Fit check

Should you buy the Cat Mate C300 3-Meal Automatic Pet?

Buy it if you're…

  • Shopping for wet food
  • Shopping for budgets under $60

Think twice if this matters to you

  • Only three meals, one of them manual
  • Small portions for large dogs
  • Ice pack effectiveness drops in hot rooms
Where it ranks

Featured in 2 best-of lists

ListRank
Best Automatic Pet Feeders for Wet Food#3 / 5
Best Automatic Pet Feeders Under $60#3 / 5
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Buying advice: automatic pet feeders

  1. Most hopper feeders are designed for dry kibble roughly 2 to 12 mm across. Very large, flat or oddly shaped pieces are the most common cause of jams, so check the stated range against your pet's food.
  2. Look for a model that runs on batteries if the mains power cuts out. Wi-Fi feeders should also keep their schedule stored locally so meals continue when the internet goes down.
  3. Feeders measure by portions, not grams, and portion size varies by food. Weigh a few dispensed portions yourself before relying on it for a pet on a strict diet.
  4. Determined dogs and cats will try to break in. A locking lid and a dispensing chute that paws can't reach up into matter more in multi-pet homes.
  5. Oils from kibble build up inside the hopper. A removable, dishwasher-safe bowl and hopper make regular cleaning realistic.

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Answers

Cat Mate C300 3-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder: common questions

Is the Cat Mate C300 3-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder worth buying?

Yes, for the right buyer. The Cat Mate C300 3-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder ranks #3 in our Best Automatic Pet Feeders for Wet Food list. Its biggest strength: handles wet and dry food. The main caveat: only three meals, one of them manual.

Who is the Cat Mate C300 3-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder best for?

Based on our research it suits wet food and budgets under $60. It's ranked #3 of 5 in our Best Automatic Pet Feeders for Wet Food list.

What are the downsides of the Cat Mate C300 3-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder?

The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: only three meals, one of them manual; small portions for large dogs; ice pack effectiveness drops in hot rooms.

What are the best alternatives to the Cat Mate C300 3-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder?

Worth comparing: Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder, SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Connect and Cat Mate C200 2-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder. Each ranks near it in our research for a slightly different buyer.

Where can I buy the Cat Mate C300 3-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder?

It's sold on Amazon. Prices and stock change often, so check the current listing before you buy, our link takes you straight to it.

What's the difference between an auger feeder and a compartment feeder?

An auger feeder uses a rotating screw to push dry kibble through a chute on schedule, which allows large hopper capacity but only works with dry food. A compartment feeder pre-loads individual sealed portions that open on a timer, which works for wet or dry food but caps capacity at however many compartments the unit has.

How much does backup power actually matter?

More than most buyers expect. A feeder without battery backup simply stops keeping time during a power outage, and when power returns, its internal clock is wrong until manually reset, which can mean a missed or mistimed meal with nobody home to catch it.

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