Automatic Pet Feeders

Pets are a great addition to most families. Dogs are loyal and loving, and cats are often great companions that can curl up on your lap when needed, but don't require as much attention if you have a very active lifestyle. Dogs and cats are not the only types of pets though, as some like things like fish, turtles, or amphibians that are not very cuddly, but fulfill something in us that we need. Whatever your pet, there are going to be times when you must go away and you want to know that they are cared for, and automatic pet feeders are just one way to make going away much less stressful on your pet.

Automatic pet feeders can not be used for dogs if you want to go away for a few days. Dogs simply can not be left alone that long. They need constant attention. If you leave them alone, they will probably tear up your home because they want to know where you are. They need to be walked for going to the bathroom and also to get
These can dole out as much food as they may need for a feeding. Most cats should have one cup of food a day. You can have one that gives half a cup twice a day, or one cup once a day, whichever way your pet prefers to eat. If you have a litter box for them, and a supply of fresh water, they can usually be left alone for a few days without any problems. Kittens are the exception, but grown cats are very self sufficient.

Fish are another type of pet that you can leave alone for a few days with automatic pet feeders. As long as they are not overfed, they can do well being alone for a few days with a food supply. As long as you have fish that are in a filtered environment and you do not have to worry about changing the water while you are gone, you can find feeders just for your fish. Some of these are very simple, being a chunk that slowly dissolves and feeds them for a few days,or an electronic feeder that does a feeding just like you