i was wondering im going on a trip for 3 weeks wouldnt be able to be here to feed my cat would the food last that long for the large?
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3 weeks is too long a time for any cat (and what about water?)!! Please don't do that! You should only leave a cat alone for no more than 3 days. Then have someone check in and make sure the water bowl is cleaned and filled and the food dispensor is okay (it should not need to be changed too ofen). They also can check if the cat seems to be okay... not injured or sick. When I go on trips, I board my cat. I went around town and found the best place I could. It is not as expensive as boarding a dog, but we still budget for this cost. It is worth it to know he is cared for, is safe and gets attention (and they watch for any medical issues) 3 weeks is too long a time for any cat (and what about water?)!! Please don't do that! You should only leave a cat alone for no more than 3 days. Then have someone check in and make sure the water bowl is cleaned and filled and the food dispensor is okay (it should not need to be changed too ofen). They also can check if the cat seems to be okay... not injured or sick. When I go on trips, I board my cat. I went around town and found the best place I could. It is not as expensive as boarding a dog, but we still budget for this cost. It is worth it to know he is cared for, is safe and gets... » Read More 3 weeks is too long a time for any cat (and what about water?)!! Please don't do that! You should only leave a cat alone for no more than 3 days. Then have someone check in and make sure the water bowl is cleaned and filled and the food dispensor is okay (it should not need to be changed too ofen). They also can check if the cat seems to be okay... not injured or sick. When I go on trips, I board my cat. I went around town and found the best place I could. It is not as expensive as boarding a dog, but we still budget for this cost. It is worth it to know he is cared for, is safe and gets attention (and they watch for any medical issues) « Show Less
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3 weeks is too long a time for any cat (and what about water?)!! Please don't do that! You should only leave a cat alone for no more than 3 days. Then have someone check in and make sure the water bowl is cleaned and filled and the food dispensor is okay (it should not need to be changed too ofen). They also can check if the cat seems to be okay... not injured or sick. When I go on trips, I board my cat. I went around town and found the best place I could. It is not as expensive as boarding a dog, but we still budget for this cost. It is worth it to know he is cared for, is safe and gets attention (and they watch for any medical issues)
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I have the small pet food station and it will last for about 10 days for 12 lb. small dog, I am sure that the large version would last three weeks for your cat. If you have the time before you leave you should try to see how much the cat will eat in a week and go from there.
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We did not end up keeping this feeder because we were able to repair one that is a different brand. It is essentially the same thing though, and has the 10 pound hopper. I don't think we've ever had problems with the food going stale, but then our cat will eat anything. If it has been stale, he has not told us. The food does not look any different when at the end than it does when we first put it in. These machines really are great and I think healthier for the cat to have regular small meals.
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For my 17lb male cat each tray lasts about 3 weeks. It is the best investment I have ever made as a cat owner!
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For a quick trip you could put two normal size cats. But I would not recommend two male tabby sized cats. That would be a tight fit.
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I have three cats and the average length they last is about 3 weeks. It gets really nasty if left in longer.I~ve found changing the water is good often and rinsing out the fountain. They love it!!
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I have had mine about a month, so far has worked when we have been out of the house. I use it routinely every day, whether I am gone or not. That way I can see it works consistently and my cat is use to the routine of eating from it.
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I think cats need alot of room.my dog is 19 to 20 lbs and had ample room to move around..if the cats aren't long, it would be ok but comfort is important for a long trip.
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With my 4 1/2 month old kitten, it can last about two weeks. We're about to go to the larger size which may last a little longer, for a while anyway.
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So, new answer. I have been feeding this to y cats for several months. They range from 9 lbs to 12lbs and none of them eat more than 1/3 cup per meal. I am guessing that your would eat 2/3 cup per meal which would make this bag last about 5 days. You would feed 6.08 bags per month . $143 per month
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No problem there, but have a problem with it working properly. Left on vacation for a week came back to find a starving cat. This product is not reliable. As a suggestion, you might try super gluing the bowl to the feeder.
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I believe so. I just used it for two weeks and still had more than half the food left. It would depend, of course, on how much you feed and how often. I fed the most that can be fed, once per day. The amount of food can be adjusted and you can feed up to four times a day.
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i have had these heftiess for 7 years; cat food for more!yes..store the food here.keep the zipper gently closed tight!
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Our big male "Precious" cat is the biggest and most spoiled cat (or one of them) in the world. This is the ONLY dry food he will eat!!! Of course, this is after he is playing his tricks to try and get "people" food (salman, tuna, etc.) He does know when "enough is enough" when we refuse to give in to him too much, and finally will go right to this one dry food--one big bowl will last him about 2-3 days, depending on how much we "fall for his tricks" and give in to him in small quantities--canned tune, salmon, etc. (people food). He is one smart, funny "fat cat". Good Luck! The bag does indicate it is from Pacoima, CA USA. Dick Van Patten donates to local animals charities. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. 1-800-829-4493 or www.naturalbalanceinc.com. This is not to say this food may not someday harm our cat (our previous cat died due to poison ingredients from a (reputation animal food chain--and a horrible death is all I care to say). We feed "Sammy" the best (or what we thought was the best recommended by our Trusted VET) but Sammy is gone. I ONLY CAN SAY THAT it is horrifying to see a beloved loved pet die slowly and you have no idea why--the vet's didn't know--until the news came out on the media. So, use your best judgment and research what your animal is eating. But, in all truth, we never know. It is heart-breaking. That is all I know; and probably only the ones who do the damage will ever know. GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS YOUR PET AND YOURSELVES AS WELL. We can only do the best we can do!
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It kind of depends on how much your cats eat. If they are using the bowl, you can put a fair amount of food in it. My cat either couldn't figure it out, or just didn't want to. I would say it holds enough for 2 days, but not sure about three.
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Definitely. We have a cockatoo and she stays in it when we go out of town (3-4 days) and have her boarded.
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We use it as the primary food bowl and it has worked rather well. There were probably 3 weeks of "screaming" by the cat, but he's gotten the hang of it now and doesn't protest anymore. He's slimmed down a lot. He looks just about like a normal sized cat, instead of one that swallowed a bowling ball. We have it set up inside of a serving tray with a ~2 inch lip on the floor and he's never even tried to knock it over. He's a smart guy and stubborn as a mule, so I'm honestly surprised he hasn't knocked it over. The tray must be enough of a deterrent.
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I have two cats and this thing is wonderful, we have been using it for over a year and it has been absolutely flawless. The bowl is big enough for two cats to have there heads down and eating. Depending on how much you feed your cats, you may have to feed them using multiple cycles, in the event that one cycle is not enough, it is for our cats, approx. 3 years old!