Choose Best Automatic Pet Feeders Interms Of Design, Setup, Cleaning

If you are a pet owner, then you probably already know about automatic pet feeder. These are automated food dispensers that allow the owners to load food in it and let the dog/cat eat while the owner is away or at work. These are quite a relief for busy owners as they don't have to worry about their pets going hungry. These dispensers are designed in a fashion that large quantity of food can be loaded at a time without worrying about it going stale. Normally the food is kept healthy and fresh while the pet enjoys it. These feeders are quite handy but like with any other item in the market it is important for the owner to make an informed decision while selecting an automatic pet feeder. But  the large variety available in the market only makes the task difficult.

While selecting an automatic pet feeder it is important to ensure that it is effective and not only aesthetic. This write-up is about selecting the right pet feeder to suit your needs.

Size of dispenser: A wide variety of sizes are available for feeders. Normally a large feeder container can store upto twenty pounds of pet food at a time. Size of the dispenser however should be proportioned to the size of the dog. If you have a large dog, then you may select a larger container.

While choosing a pet feeder you may also take into account the storing space that it would consume. If storing space is your concerns then there are some smart designs available too that are compact without compromising on capacity.

Choice of material: A wide variety of materials are being used in making the feeders. While the plastic versions are widely popular some pet owners choose ceramic and metal too. Veterinarians, however, prefer stainless steel bowls for hygiene and cleanliness purposes. Stainless steel bowls also happen to minimize chances of contact dermatitis caused by plastic bowls and dyes. It also prevents chances of bacterial contamination when the bowl is placed on the floor.

Most feeder bowls nowadays are dishwasher safe.

The modern day electronic feeders allow owners to set timer as to when to serve to the pet; eventually preventing the cat/dog from overeating. It also prevents the food from getting stale and retains freshness. This certainly makes an electronic or automatic  pet feeder a better choice over affordable gravity induced feeders.