Whisker Feeder-Robot
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Brand: Whisker · Category: Automatic Feeders
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price verified 2026-11-07
394 customer reviews on Whisker's page · verified 2026-11-07
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Portion-controlled dry food feeder with gravity mode for grazers and a schedule stored on the unit so it keeps feeding offline.
Strengths & trade-offs
Summarized from our published coverage: Best Automatic Cat Feeder for Picky Eaters: 5 Editor Picks.
What we like
- 1–8 meals a day in 1/8-cup increments — the finest published portion control here
- Schedule stored locally, so it keeps feeding when the network drops
- Gravity mode tops up grazers every six hours; anti-jam technology stated
- 4.3/5 from 394 reviews on the maker's page, with a 90-day in-home trial
What we don't like
- Listed "as low as $299" — the most expensive feeder in this group
- Dry or semi-moist food only; not compatible with wet food
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only, and the 12V backup battery is sold separately
- Treat-dispensing style features are absent; the app is scheduling-first
| Capacity | Up to 32 cups dry food (25 with insert) |
|---|---|
| Meals | 1-8 per day, 1/8-cup increments, up to 1/2 cup |
| Gravity mode | Tops up bowl every 6 hours |
| Food | Dry or semi-moist, kibble 5/8 in or smaller |
| Size | 15 H x 12.5 D x 13 W in, footprint 9 x 11.25 in |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Whisker app |
| Offline | Schedule saved locally on the unit |
| Design | Anti-jam, tamper-resistant lid, BPA-free |
| Backup | 12V battery optional, 24 h power-saving |
| Warranty | 1 year included, 3-year plan $49 |
Specifications from the manufacturer product record and retailer listings, verified 2026-11-07.
3-Year Cost of Ownership
| Component | 3-year cost | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase (list price) | $299 | Maker/retailer list price | verified 2026-11-07 |
| Cat food | not published Food is a household grocery cost, not a maker product; no food pricing is published. The spec lists up to 32 cups capacity. | Whisker product page (verified 2026-11-07) | verified 2026-11-07 |
| Whisker app | not published No subscription price is published for this unit on the verified product page. | Whisker product page (verified 2026-11-07) | verified 2026-11-07 |
| 3-year extended warranty plan (optional add-on — not in the total) | $49 | Maker spec: Warranty | verified 2026-11-07 |
| Total (published costs only) | $299 | ||
The total sums only costs the maker has published on the verified date shown. Replacement filters, liners, trays, food and any optional memberships carry no published price in the record we verified, so they are listed but not summed. Price them at the retailer before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which automatic feeder is best for a cat that eats wet food?
The Sure Petcare SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder is the only one in this group: its 400 ml bowl holds two pouches of wet food, and the sealed lid keeps it fresh. Source: Best Automatic Cat Feeder for Picky Eaters: 5 Editor Picks
Which feeder can keep two different foods loaded at once?
The PETKIT YumShare Dual-hopper 2. Its two hoppers hold 21 cups in total and each can be set to 1-10 portions (10-100 g) independently. Source: Best Automatic Cat Feeder for Picky Eaters: 5 Editor Picks
Which automatic feeder keeps working if the internet goes down?
The Whisker Feeder-Robot stores the feeding schedule locally on the unit, so it keeps feeding offline. The SureFeed has no network dependency at all. Source: Best Automatic Cat Feeder for Picky Eaters: 5 Editor Picks
Which automatic feeder has the longest published warranty?
The Sure Petcare SureFeed carries a three-year warranty. The PETLIBRO One RFID has 24 months, and the Whisker includes one year with a three-year plan at $49. Source: Best Automatic Cat Feeder for Picky Eaters: 5 Editor Picks
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