Help for the Busy Pet Parent with PetSafe®️

Everyone knows that cats (and dogs) can bring the much needed relaxation therapy and happiness that pet parents need in this hectic world. In return, pet parents go out of their way to provide a safe home, appropriate toys, healthcare, and proper nutrition for their fur children. Research is showing that eating smaller meals throughout the day is better for our fur children (and for humans). However, this can be difficult to do for the busy pet parent who is working and/or traveling.

Truffle introducing the PetSafe® Six Meal Feeder

PetSafe® has a solution for the busy pet parent who needs to provide food for their fur child during the day while she is at work or traveling on the weekend. The PetSafe® Six Meal Feeder is a possible solution for providing those smaller meals throughout the day or for a weekend.This automatic feeder is battery-operated (4 D batteries, not included) and uses a digital clock to program six pre-portioned meals per fill with each tray slot holding up to 1 cup of dry or semi-moist food (not appropriate for wet food). You can set the timer for six small meals in one day, two meal a day for up to 3 days, or one large meal every day for six days.

Brulee is curious about the PetSafe® Six Meal Feeder

The Six Meal Feeder was very easy to assemble! There are only 4 main components (lid, tray carousel, feeder base, and the removable bowl). The battery compartment didn't require a screwdriver to open it (like many products we've reviewed in the past), so the batteries were easily inserted within seconds. The tray carousel was already inside the feeder base and the lid was already attached. The only component I had to attach was the bowl, which was easy. To open, turn the lid counter-clockwise and lift it up. I poured about 1/4 cup of dry kibble in each section for the girls. They don't eat all of their food in one sitting, so I like the idea I can spread out the meals over the day. I also discovered they don't eat as much as I thought they did, so I was able to reduce the amount of food per feeding.  The feeder uses a digital clock to program the meals.

Brulee eating from the PetSafe® Six Meal Feeder

There is a button on the Six Meal Feeder where you can immediately dispense food and it won't interfere with scheduled feedings. There is a Sleep Mode button that can be used if you need to stop the feeder and it won't interfere with programmed meals. I found this feeder very easy to use and the girls didn't hesitate eating from the bowl. I like the fact that the feeder is battery operated because I can find any location to place it without needing to be close to an electrical outlet. The disadvantage would be the need to replace the batteries, but the literature states the estimated battery life is 9 months. The bowl and tray carousel are removable and dishwasher safe. There is a low-battery indicator so you can change the batteries before they fail.

Truffle eating from the PetSafe® Six Meal Feeder

The PetSafe Six Meal Feeder is designed for cats and small dogs. The carousel is sealed tight with the lid, so the dry or semi-moist food stays fresher longer. The digital clock allows you to set scheduled feeding time by an actual time (AM and PM) and the LCD is easy to read. The feedings were on time, every time! The motor is very quiet when the carousal rotates and the only sound you really hear is the food falling into the bowl. 

I was very impressed with this feeder and am considering using it to dispense some of the girls' semi-soft or hard treats at different times during the day, especially if I'm not at home.

The PetSafe Six Meal Feeder can be purchased on the PetSafe Website and is priced at $89.99.

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Giveaway

We're excited to announce that PetSafe has agreed to let us host a giveaway where one of our readers has the opportunity to win a PetSafe® Six Meal Feeder of her own. No purchase necessary. The giveaway is open to residents of the United States 18+ years, except where prohibited by law. The giveaway will run from January 15 - 22, ending at 11:59 pm ET. One winner will be randomly selected by Rafflecopter (powered by Random.org) and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to claim her prize; failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize and a new winner will be randomly chosen. To qualify for the giveaway, a comment must be left on our blog post.  Other entry options are available after a comment is left.  Please check your email and be sure to add sweetpurrfections@sc.rr.com to your address book! Good luck!

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