Intelligent and smart feeders are now the trend when it comes to pet management. This is exactly what you will get with the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder, a unit that depends on RFID technology to feed your cats. This is also a highly responsive unit with a lid that will remain closed at all times to secure the food inside the unit. At the core of the operations of the feeder is the microchip that is worn by the cat. If the cat approached the unit, the unit will then read the microchip, and the SureFeed feeder will open the unit to reveal the food. If your pets are not micro-chipped, then you can try the SureFlap RFID collar that can also work with the pet feeder.
There are two detachable and colored bowls made from polypropylene material,
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If the cat approach the unit and it sticks the head under this hood, the sensor of the unit will verify the pet, and will open the transparent lid to open up the food. This lid will remain close if the system will not sense a micro-chipped cat.
There is also an option called the ‘Intruder Mode’. If this mode is selected, the unit will remain closed at all times if it can sense that an unregistered cat is within the area.
The moment your cats have completed its meal and walks away from the unit, the lid of the feeder will close once again, thus preserving the food for the next cat. Aggressive cats will find it hard to get their paws inside the feeder.
This unit is generally safe for use in the household, and can work even if you have kids in the household. The high-quality lid will make sure that the food is protected and ensure that no amount of food will be wasted.
Compared to other cat feeders that run using RFID, this cat feeder will make sure that your cat’s head will be under the hood while eating. This arrangement will make sure that the unit will not close the lid in case your cat suddenly moves its head. The unit will remain open, provided that your cat’s head is under the unit’s
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If you choose I, the system will close contact a second after it loses contact with the chip. If you choose II, the unit will delay it by 2 seconds, and II means that the unit will delay it by 3 seconds. The unit comes with a default of standard delay of II.
SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder- Pros and Cons
Pros
-This SureFeed pet feeder is easy to use, and the manual is easy to understand
-Unit is made from solid materials, and construction is of high quality
-Unit can work with many existing and accepted microchips in the market
-If your cat is not micro-chipped, then this unit can also work with the RFID collar tag
-Users an register up to 32 different IDs, or 32 pets
-This can work for pet owners who want to monitor the dietary intake of the pets
-The rubber seal that is fitted around the bowl can help protect the food, and ensure that cat food remains fresh and protected from dirt and flies
-Unit features a high sensitivity
-Works with 4-C batteries, and comes with a low battery indicator that can help notify and guide owners
-Food is protected from other pets like dogs
-Pet owners can purchase additional supplies, like extra bowls and mats
-The opening of the pet feeder is just okay with just one average-sized cat, but there can be a problem if your cat is too