Can a cat fit a paw into the dispensing hole? If so would he/she be able to force to feeder to dispense food?
1033005
Yes, unfortunately! This is exactly what is happening with us, our cat and our feeder.
1033006
No, the feeder has a cover that may be attached to the food chute exit. If the cover is attached the angle of the cover precludes either of our two cats from pushing their paw to manipulate the mechanism. Even without the cover, the length of the chute internally is at least 4 inches to the dispensing mechanism, making paw insertion problematic but not impossible for the cat.
1033007
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1033008
The paw would probably fit, but it shouldn't dispense food. It's a very good product
1033009
Sorry to be unable to answer the question. We sent the food dispenser back without trying it due to other issues.
1839034
Not really. My cat gets interested in watching the dog eat from this, but he can't get his face down far enough to get the kibble. The plastic blades are deep and dogs with short muzzles would have a hard time with this feeder. Cats probably could paw the food out.
136751
They can stick their paws up the shoot, but it is sealed. The food delivery system is a round cylinder open on one side that scoops the food and then dumps while it is rotating. (if that makes sense). I also have a cat that is a 100% foodie. He has clawed the sides of the hopper until it is all scratched, he has scooted the entire feeder around on the carpet it sits on (it is heavy with the food in it) it has never tipped over and the top has stayed on. I am impressed that he can't get into it because I had my doubts.
762826
I think it would still work. Perhaps you could cut the hole higher so that he would have extra space. Cats are quite flexible!! This has worked great for us! The dogs are sad they don't get cat food anymore!!
2051362
Nope! He won't be able to. This feeder is solid. I watch my cat try to break into it almost every day, and she hasn't had any luck.
1385773
I wouldn't suggest it. It would probably be quite messy. I only feed my cats wet food, too. But there are a few brands of healthy treats that would work in this feeder.
1879678
The unit is quite large and it would not be possible for a cat to turn the machine over. I'm not even sure a large dog could do it. The cover for the food hopper secures firmly locking in place and takes some effert to remove it so I seriously doubt an animal could do it. The only drawback is that a cat and probably a small dog can stick their paw up inside where the food comes out and they can get a few kernels that way. This seems to be a problem for most other automatic pet feeders of this type.
2164363
I don't see why it wouldn't work for cats unless they didn't want to stick their head in the hole to drink. But if they are prone to knocking over water bowls, I think a cat would have a hard time tipping this one. Of course, they could still stick their paws in it and splash water all over. The water is kind of deep in the bowl, so the cat would have to stick his head way in to reach it. I have one cat who sticks her head into my plant rooting jar (for some strange reason she likes her water grungy) and gets it stuck and knocks it over, so I'm sure it's physically possible for the cat to get his head into this water bowl. It's way bigger than that jar. I don't see why it wouldn't work for cats unless they didn't want to stick their head in the hole to drink. But if they are prone to knocking over water bowls, I think a cat would have a hard time tipping this one. Of course, they could still stick their paws in it and splash water all over. The water is kind of deep in the bowl, so the cat would have to stick his head way in to reach it. I have one cat who sticks her head into my plant rooting jar (for some strange reason she likes her water grungy) and gets it stuck and knocks it over, so I'm sure it's physically possible for the cat to... » Read More I don't see why it wouldn't work for cats unless they didn't want to stick their head in the hole to drink. But if they are prone to knocking over water bowls, I think a cat would have a hard time tipping this one. Of course, they could still stick their paws in it and splash water all over. The water is kind of deep in the bowl, so the cat would have to stick his head way in to reach it. I have one cat who sticks her head into my plant rooting jar (for some strange reason she likes her water grungy) and gets it stuck and knocks it over, so I'm sure it's physically possible for the cat to get his head into this water bowl. It's way bigger than that jar. « Show Less
43769
Yes I think it can, I feed my cats small amounts spaced out throughout the day, I would say they both get feed little over a tablespoon and a half each time and it can still go down. The super feeder was originally designed to dispense fish food pellets in ponds! So it can go down pretty far depending on the pellet size and settings you have on it.
102814
Maybe a kitten's paw could slide in there but I doubt it could do any damage because the slots are too narrow. But a full grown cat wouldn't be able to slip a paw in there.
1351396
As suggested by another purchaser, you could remove the inner plastic "bowl" and set your non-plastic bowl inside it. However,there really isn't a "bottom" to the feeder, so if your pet tips it over (which my cat has done several times), the dish would fall out and so would the food. So, removing the dish might work against you if you want the feeder to open at a set time, which seems to be the point of an automatic feeder.
1217370
It doesn't screw on, but rather "snaps" on. I have the normal Petmate feeders, and the LeBistro one seems to be much harder to get off (I even have to work a bit at it).I don't think a normal cat would be able to get the lid off, but there are some exceptional cats out there. ;)
1273149
Our cat could sucessfully do that with the previous feeders but not with the Pet Feedster. Our cat has tried but no luck, I think he has given up trying and just patiently waits for his food.
694062
Our cat has claws, so I am not sure. As a test, you could take an empty paper towel tube and cut a few holes in it, put in a treat or two, and see if your cat can get them. On the Cat Amazing Box, there is one hole where a cat just puts in his paw and slides the treat out level with the floor. The other holes (1 1/2 inches to 2 inches on average), the cat need to put in this paw and pull the treat up and out.
1362191
Cats can not pull out the base. The tubes will hold water with out leaking, but I do no think the cat would be able to drink from then because they are too narrow for them to fit their faces in. they are about the circumference of a toilet paper tube. If you left the tube off you could put a little water in the cups at the bottom, but not much... I really don't think putting water in this thing is a very good idea.
699088
I'm sorry, I really have no idea. I do have two cats, but I have no reason to try this with them. I suppose it would if the bowl you're using is small enough that they really have to work at getting around the device to get at the food. I'm sorry I can't be of any help with this question!
628366
Yes, but then the cat with no collar will not be able to open the lid. You mine as well just have a regular bowl then.