PetSafe makes several kinds of cat feeder: hopper dispensers that measure out food, trays you portion by hand, and models with app controls. Start with your food type, the number of scheduled meals you need and whether you want to use a phone. A larger hopper or an app does not automatically make a feeder a better fit.
Manufacturer information checked on 6 October 2026. This is a specification-based comparison, not a report of hands-on testing. Retailer links are affiliate links; see our disclosure. Confirm the exact model, stock and bundle at the retailer.
Healthy Pet Simply Feed: schedules without an app
The Petsafe simply feed automatic feeder suits buyers who want a hopper and onboard programming. PetSafe lists a 24-cup capacity, up to 12 meals daily and portions from 1/8 to 4 cups. It accepts dry or semi-moist food within the manufacturer’s size limit of 3/4 inch in diameter.
The Slow Feed setting spreads meals larger than 1/8 cup over 15 minutes. It uses four D-cell batteries; a compatible wall adaptor is sold separately. The lid, hopper, bowl and bowl holder are dishwasher-safe, while the conveyor needs hand-washing. See the official specifications for cleaning and setup limits.
Smart Feed: verify the generation before buying
The existing Petsafe smart feed automatic dog and cat pet feeder listing should be checked carefully for its generation. PetSafe’s current second-generation model uses the My PetSafe app, requires 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and includes an AC adaptor with an optional four-D-cell battery backup.
That current model has a 24-cup hopper, schedules up to 12 meals per day in 1/8-to-4-cup portions, and sends low-food and empty-food notifications. It supports dry and semi-moist food. Choose it when remote schedule adjustment matters; check your phone and network compatibility first. Do not assume an older marketplace listing includes every current-generation feature.
5 Meal Pet Feeder: portion the tray yourself
The Petsafe 5-Meal automatic pet feeder exposes one compartment immediately and rotates to the other four at scheduled times. Each section holds up to one cup. PetSafe’s support page specifies dry or semi-moist food and four D-cell alkaline batteries, which are not included.
This approach gives you direct control over what goes in each compartment. Count the already-open first section when planning meals. The removable tray can go on the dishwasher’s top rack. It is an indoor feeder, and the tray must be refilled after its portions have been used.
Automatic 2 Meal: a simple dial timer
The Petsafe 2 Meal automatic pet feeder has two compartments holding up to 1.5 cups each. The current manufacturer’s page specifies half-hour timer increments up to 24 hours ahead, dry or semi-moist food and one AA alkaline battery, not included. Its removable tray is top-rack dishwasher-safe.
Consider this format for a small number of meals prepared in advance. It does not offer the recurring hopper schedule or phone control of the larger models. Confirm the timer range on the exact unit: similarly named versions can differ.
Six Meal Feeder: support remains available
The Petsafe 6-Meal automatic feeder has an official support page for model PFD00-15956. It describes six one-cup compartments, a repeating daily schedule, Feed Now and Sleep functions, and four D-cell alkaline batteries. The tray carousel and bowl can be cleaned on the dishwasher’s top rack.
This model was not shown in the US cat-feeder shop collection checked for this update. That does not establish that every retailer has stopped selling it. Verify stock, seller, warranty and replacement-part support before choosing the existing listing.
Other models in the current range
PetSafe also lists FlexFeed, an eight-cup dry-food dispenser with up to eight daily meals, onboard controls and power-adaptor/battery-backup options. For a different food format, FreshFeed uses a refrigerated six-meal tray and app scheduling. Read its food-handling and operating instructions before comparing it with an uncooled tray.
Checks before relying on a feeder
Measure the available floor space, choose a suitable power location and check cleaning access. Run several scheduled cycles while you are present, using your normal food. Measure what is dispensed and confirm that your cat can reach it comfortably. Recheck after changing food or portion settings.
Keep a refill, cleaning and battery-check routine. Arrange a person to check on your pet during absences; a feeder does not replace daily care. For individual dietary amounts or medical needs, use advice from your veterinarian rather than a product setting.
If the issue is another pet taking food, compare SureFeed microchip access control. For an externally timed dispenser, see our CSF-3 guide. Our feeding setup guide covers the surrounding routine.