Do you share your home with more than one pet? If so, you’ll know how much your pets love taking food from one another, and that’s where MiBowl is the perfect pet food companion! MiBowl automatically detects your pet’s individual microchip giving them unique access to their next meal. Suitable for both wet and dry food – perfect for pets who are on regulated or prescription diets. MiBowl’s fully enclosed design ensures greedy siblings cannot access from the rear or sides during feeding. With a compact footprint, quiet operation, and stylish colour-coded features, the microchip feeder will seamlessly blend with your home and lifestyle. Designed with pets in mind, MiBowl offers a more natural feeding position, enabling easy access and allowing your pet's paws to remain firmly on the ground for optimal comfort. MiBowl comes with removable portion-protecting clips as standard - providing an extra shiel.
Do you share your home with more than one pet? If so, you’ll know how much your pets love taking food from one another, and that’s where MiBowl is the perfect pet food companion! MiBowl automatically detects your pet’s individual microchip giving them unique access to their next meal. Suitable for both wet and dry food – perfect for pets who are on regulated or prescription diets. MiBowl’s fully enclosed design ensures greedy siblings cannot access from the rear or sides during feeding. With a compact footprint, quiet operation, and stylish colour-coded features, the microchip feeder will seamlessly blend with your home and lifestyle. Designed with pets in mind, MiBowl offers a more natural feeding position, enabling easy access and allowing your pet's paws to remain firmly on the ground for optimal comfort. MiBowl comes with removable portion-protecting clips as standard - providing an extra shiel.
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Closer Pets MiBowl Automatic Microchip Activated Pet Feeder For Cats and Small Dogs with Rear Protective Shield
Do you share your home with more than one pet? If so, you’ll know how much your pets love taking food from one another, and that’s where MiBowl is the perfect pet food companion! MiBowl automatically detects your pet’s individual microchip giving them unique access to their next meal. Suitable for both wet and dry food – perfect for pets who are on regulated or prescription diets. MiBowl’s fully enclosed design ensures greedy siblings cannot access from the rear or sides during feeding. With a compact footprint, quiet operation, and stylish colour-coded features, the microchip feeder will seamlessly blend with your home and lifestyle. Designed with pets in mind, MiBowl offers a more natural feeding position, enabling easy access and allowing your pet's paws to remain firmly on the ground for optimal comfort. MiBowl comes with removable portion-protecting clips as standard - providing an extra shiel.
Do you share your home with more than one pet? If so, you’ll know how much your pets love taking food from one another, and that’s where MiBowl is the perfect pet food companion! MiBowl automatically detects your pet’s individual microchip giving them unique access to their next meal. Suitable for both wet and dry food – perfect for pets who are on regulated or prescription diets. MiBowl’s fully enclosed design ensures greedy siblings cannot access from the rear or sides during feeding. With a compact footprint, quiet operation, and stylish colour-coded features, the microchip feeder will seamlessly blend with your home and lifestyle. Designed with pets in mind, MiBowl offers a more natural feeding position, enabling easy access and allowing your pet's paws to remain firmly on the ground for optimal comfort. MiBowl comes with removable portion-protecting clips as standard - providing an extra shiel.
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Closer Pets MiBowl Automatic Selective Microchip Smart Pet Feeder (CP500) - for Cats and Small Dogs, White
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I bought two of these after one of my cats was put on a VERY expensive prescription diet for allergies. I wanted to keep the 7 yr old non-allergic cat from scarfing the expensive stuff and keep the 2 yr old allergic cat from eating anything other than their prescription food. This feeder was very easy to pair with their microchips and I trained them to use it in less than 24 hours by leaving a few treats in each one to entice them to try it - didn’t even need to use the product’s training mode. And I got a bonus result from these feeders…non-allergic cat was a lifelong “scarf and barf” eater, but now she has stopped altogether. I think she knows her feeder is secure and isn’t compelled to hurry and eat before the food disappears. And a note on battery life: I was ... MoreI bought two of these after one of my cats was put on a VERY expensive prescription diet for allergies. I wanted to keep the 7 yr old non-allergic cat from scarfing the expensive stuff and keep the 2 yr old allergic cat from eating anything other than their prescription food. This feeder was very easy to pair with their microchips and I trained them to use it in less than 24 hours by leaving a few treats in each one to entice them to try it - didn’t even need to use the product’s training mode. And I got a bonus result from these feeders…non-allergic cat was a lifelong “scarf and barf” eater, but now she has stopped altogether. I think she knows her feeder is secure and isn’t compelled to hurry and eat before the food disappears. And a note on battery life: I was worried that I would have to replace batteries often, but so far I am nearly 3 months in with the original batteries. Overall, I am thrilled with this product!
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My kitten was quickly oriented to using the feeder. Unfortunately he has to move around a lot to get the lid open. I can live with that since he knows how to make it work. Cats don’t like their whiskers touching their food dish and since this dish is deep, he doesn’t eat very well with the feeder.I have another brand for my two other cats that I really like except it has enough gaps that the kitten can get his face in beside the cat or go to the back and get in while the other cats are eating.I love the lid and guards on the front of this feeder. They prevent other pets from sneaking in and stealing. I’m not sure this feeder is the best for cats. I wish the best parts of each feeder could be merged to make the perfect feeder for a multiple pet household. At the ... MoreMy kitten was quickly oriented to using the feeder. Unfortunately he has to move around a lot to get the lid open. I can live with that since he knows how to make it work. Cats don’t like their whiskers touching their food dish and since this dish is deep, he doesn’t eat very well with the feeder.I have another brand for my two other cats that I really like except it has enough gaps that the kitten can get his face in beside the cat or go to the back and get in while the other cats are eating.I love the lid and guards on the front of this feeder. They prevent other pets from sneaking in and stealing. I’m not sure this feeder is the best for cats. I wish the best parts of each feeder could be merged to make the perfect feeder for a multiple pet household. At the very least, a shallow dish is needed as an option and that shouldn’t be too hard.
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Of my two cats, one is a classic grazer and the other inhales anything remotely edible, and while I haven't left many reviews, this product warranted me to hop on and share: My cat, Yuma, the classic grazer, has just recently been prescribed a urinary diet due to struvite crystals, and his need to be on this food really was the catalyst to looking for a better feeding solution for my cats.When researching microchip feeders, it appears that this product another one are the only two on the market, which makes the decision making easy. This product stood out to me because of the design as it makes it impossible for any other cat to steal the meal. Our other cat, Wynona, has attempted all angles to sneak a morsel while Yuma eats, and so far, she has been unsuccessful. ... MoreOf my two cats, one is a classic grazer and the other inhales anything remotely edible, and while I haven't left many reviews, this product warranted me to hop on and share: My cat, Yuma, the classic grazer, has just recently been prescribed a urinary diet due to struvite crystals, and his need to be on this food really was the catalyst to looking for a better feeding solution for my cats.When researching microchip feeders, it appears that this product another one are the only two on the market, which makes the decision making easy. This product stood out to me because of the design as it makes it impossible for any other cat to steal the meal. Our other cat, Wynona, has attempted all angles to sneak a morsel while Yuma eats, and so far, she has been unsuccessful. Yuma very quickly understood how to utilize the feeder and required minimal encouragement and training (though this likely varies from cat to cat). There is a training function and a booklet that provides steps on how to get your cat used to eating this way. There is still a learning curve for the cat since it takes a second for the cover to lift, so the cat may need encouragement to wait a moment. However, once the A-HA moment kicks in, you'll notice your cat coming up to the feeder several times throughout the day.The device is pretty lightweight and appears to also include notches on the bottom that would allow you to attach this to something; however, unless you have destructive cats, I don't think this would be easy to tip over. It is not loud when it opens and closes, and I appreciate that there is a low battery light on the top to make sure it's always ready. The company's website also offers a stainless steel bowl which I plan on picking up when I can - the plastic bowl this version comes with is dishwasher safe!Also, the bowl fits about 2 cups of dry food and is still able to close normally. This perfect for a quick weekend trip somewhere without worrying that your cat won't have enough food for a couple of days. I have paid more than the cost of this machine for pet sitting since I needed my pets to be fed due to the other cat that eats everything as soon as it's down. This machine for the grazer and a timed feeder for the other cat has literally been such a game changer and MONEY SAVER (who wouldn't want that?).The only con I could really find would be if you're a cat owner looking to use this WITHOUT your cat being microchipped. While this package does include a collar attachment for your cat to wear, it is far too large for your cat to actually want to wear it.Overall, I wish I had purchased this sooner as I feel that for the grazer in the family, this greatly reduces stress in the home by allowing your cat to eat the way that they need to.
| Target species | Cat |
| Special feature | Microchip Sensor |
| Breed recommendation | All Cats, and Small Dogs |
| Product dimensions | 22.1 x 33 x 24.2 cm; 1.4 Kilograms |
| Batteries | 4 C batteries required. |
Closer Pets MiBowl Automatic Selective Microchip Smart Pet Feeder (CP500) - for Cats and Small Dogs, White
Free delivery
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
I bought two of these after one of my cats was put on a VERY expensive prescription diet for allergies. I wanted to keep the 7 yr old non-allergic cat from scarfing the expensive stuff and keep the 2 yr old allergic cat from eating anything other than their prescription food. This feeder was very easy to pair with their microchips and I trained them to use it in less than 24 hours by leaving a few treats in each one to entice them to try it - didn’t even need to use the product’s training mode. And I got a bonus result from these feeders…non-allergic cat was a lifelong “scarf and barf” eater, but now she has stopped altogether. I think she knows her feeder is secure and isn’t compelled to hurry and eat before the food disappears. And a note on battery life: I was ... MoreI bought two of these after one of my cats was put on a VERY expensive prescription diet for allergies. I wanted to keep the 7 yr old non-allergic cat from scarfing the expensive stuff and keep the 2 yr old allergic cat from eating anything other than their prescription food. This feeder was very easy to pair with their microchips and I trained them to use it in less than 24 hours by leaving a few treats in each one to entice them to try it - didn’t even need to use the product’s training mode. And I got a bonus result from these feeders…non-allergic cat was a lifelong “scarf and barf” eater, but now she has stopped altogether. I think she knows her feeder is secure and isn’t compelled to hurry and eat before the food disappears. And a note on battery life: I was worried that I would have to replace batteries often, but so far I am nearly 3 months in with the original batteries. Overall, I am thrilled with this product!
My kitten was quickly oriented to using the feeder. Unfortunately he has to move around a lot to get the lid open. I can live with that since he knows how to make it work. Cats don’t like their whiskers touching their food dish and since this dish is deep, he doesn’t eat very well with the feeder.I have another brand for my two other cats that I really like except it has enough gaps that the kitten can get his face in beside the cat or go to the back and get in while the other cats are eating.I love the lid and guards on the front of this feeder. They prevent other pets from sneaking in and stealing. I’m not sure this feeder is the best for cats. I wish the best parts of each feeder could be merged to make the perfect feeder for a multiple pet household. At the ... MoreMy kitten was quickly oriented to using the feeder. Unfortunately he has to move around a lot to get the lid open. I can live with that since he knows how to make it work. Cats don’t like their whiskers touching their food dish and since this dish is deep, he doesn’t eat very well with the feeder.I have another brand for my two other cats that I really like except it has enough gaps that the kitten can get his face in beside the cat or go to the back and get in while the other cats are eating.I love the lid and guards on the front of this feeder. They prevent other pets from sneaking in and stealing. I’m not sure this feeder is the best for cats. I wish the best parts of each feeder could be merged to make the perfect feeder for a multiple pet household. At the very least, a shallow dish is needed as an option and that shouldn’t be too hard.
Of my two cats, one is a classic grazer and the other inhales anything remotely edible, and while I haven't left many reviews, this product warranted me to hop on and share: My cat, Yuma, the classic grazer, has just recently been prescribed a urinary diet due to struvite crystals, and his need to be on this food really was the catalyst to looking for a better feeding solution for my cats.When researching microchip feeders, it appears that this product another one are the only two on the market, which makes the decision making easy. This product stood out to me because of the design as it makes it impossible for any other cat to steal the meal. Our other cat, Wynona, has attempted all angles to sneak a morsel while Yuma eats, and so far, she has been unsuccessful. ... MoreOf my two cats, one is a classic grazer and the other inhales anything remotely edible, and while I haven't left many reviews, this product warranted me to hop on and share: My cat, Yuma, the classic grazer, has just recently been prescribed a urinary diet due to struvite crystals, and his need to be on this food really was the catalyst to looking for a better feeding solution for my cats.When researching microchip feeders, it appears that this product another one are the only two on the market, which makes the decision making easy. This product stood out to me because of the design as it makes it impossible for any other cat to steal the meal. Our other cat, Wynona, has attempted all angles to sneak a morsel while Yuma eats, and so far, she has been unsuccessful. Yuma very quickly understood how to utilize the feeder and required minimal encouragement and training (though this likely varies from cat to cat). There is a training function and a booklet that provides steps on how to get your cat used to eating this way. There is still a learning curve for the cat since it takes a second for the cover to lift, so the cat may need encouragement to wait a moment. However, once the A-HA moment kicks in, you'll notice your cat coming up to the feeder several times throughout the day.The device is pretty lightweight and appears to also include notches on the bottom that would allow you to attach this to something; however, unless you have destructive cats, I don't think this would be easy to tip over. It is not loud when it opens and closes, and I appreciate that there is a low battery light on the top to make sure it's always ready. The company's website also offers a stainless steel bowl which I plan on picking up when I can - the plastic bowl this version comes with is dishwasher safe!Also, the bowl fits about 2 cups of dry food and is still able to close normally. This perfect for a quick weekend trip somewhere without worrying that your cat won't have enough food for a couple of days. I have paid more than the cost of this machine for pet sitting since I needed my pets to be fed due to the other cat that eats everything as soon as it's down. This machine for the grazer and a timed feeder for the other cat has literally been such a game changer and MONEY SAVER (who wouldn't want that?).The only con I could really find would be if you're a cat owner looking to use this WITHOUT your cat being microchipped. While this package does include a collar attachment for your cat to wear, it is far too large for your cat to actually want to wear it.Overall, I wish I had purchased this sooner as I feel that for the grazer in the family, this greatly reduces stress in the home by allowing your cat to eat the way that they need to.
After a lifetime of owning grazing cats, we finally ended up with one that eats like a dog. Unfortunately she was stealing the other cats' food and gaining far too much weight.After doing a ton of research I decided to try this feeder and it's worked out great so far. I was worried for two reasons: one of our grazing cats is a coward, and all of our cats are chipped near their shoulders and not their necks, which I thought might issues with the chip reader working properly.We followed the training instructions exactly, and that was a huge key in getting our coward cat to trust it. He had no issues until we introduced the door movement, where he was a little unsure. But we enticed him with lots of treats and the motor is very quiet, so he got used to it quickly. ... MoreAfter a lifetime of owning grazing cats, we finally ended up with one that eats like a dog. Unfortunately she was stealing the other cats' food and gaining far too much weight.After doing a ton of research I decided to try this feeder and it's worked out great so far. I was worried for two reasons: one of our grazing cats is a coward, and all of our cats are chipped near their shoulders and not their necks, which I thought might issues with the chip reader working properly.We followed the training instructions exactly, and that was a huge key in getting our coward cat to trust it. He had no issues until we introduced the door movement, where he was a little unsure. But we enticed him with lots of treats and the motor is very quiet, so he got used to it quickly. He's now eating with no fear or being jumpy. Unless you have a very bold, food motivated cat, do not skip on slowly introducing them to the feeder! It took about a week to get ours using it confidently. High value treats when the door started moving definitely helped!And there don't seem to be any issues getting the chip reader to recognize the chips in their shoulders. Our boy is big with a long neck, and even though he has to get somewhat close, the chip reader does a good job recognizing him. Once he was used to the door movement, he's had no issues getting his food reliably.Definitely recommend for mixed eating styles or dietary requirements!
After two years of battling a grazer and a piglet, I purchased this feeder. We tried timed feeders on opposite ends of the house but that didn't work. I chose this feeder over other microchip feeders because our primary goal was to keep piglet (who is also bigger and a bit of a bully) out of the grazer's food. The design of this unit does that without a bunch of additional pieces. Grazer has access to his timed feeder and this new one and he is choosing the new one! There was no real training. I put a few treats on the new feeder, left it open for a day or so, and he figured it out (he is a really smart cat). If my cat was on a strict portion diet, it would be difficult due to the depth of the food bowl, but grazer is allowed to eat whatever he wants, so it works. ... MoreAfter two years of battling a grazer and a piglet, I purchased this feeder. We tried timed feeders on opposite ends of the house but that didn't work. I chose this feeder over other microchip feeders because our primary goal was to keep piglet (who is also bigger and a bit of a bully) out of the grazer's food. The design of this unit does that without a bunch of additional pieces. Grazer has access to his timed feeder and this new one and he is choosing the new one! There was no real training. I put a few treats on the new feeder, left it open for a day or so, and he figured it out (he is a really smart cat). If my cat was on a strict portion diet, it would be difficult due to the depth of the food bowl, but grazer is allowed to eat whatever he wants, so it works. He does have to stick his head in pretty far to trigger the opening, but that's ok. My only complaint is that it is battery operated. I hate the idea of using all of these batteries. It has only been a few weeks. If things change, I'll update my review.
Like most others looking at microchip feeders, I have 2 cats with different dietary needs. One is a guzzler who was already overweight as a kitten. The other is a grazer who was just shy of being underweight when I adopted them. Trying to get her (the grazer) enough to eat without him (the guzzler) blowing up like a balloon was an immediate headache. Happily in the last month the microchip feeder has solved that problem.There seem to be 2 of these on the market right now, this one and the SureFeed. I chose the MiBowl because 1) it's enclosed all the way around except where the permitted pet enters (if the feeder made room for two cat heads, I would have two cat heads in the bowl), 2) it has a narrower opening than the SureFeed (important for the same reason - it ... MoreLike most others looking at microchip feeders, I have 2 cats with different dietary needs. One is a guzzler who was already overweight as a kitten. The other is a grazer who was just shy of being underweight when I adopted them. Trying to get her (the grazer) enough to eat without him (the guzzler) blowing up like a balloon was an immediate headache. Happily in the last month the microchip feeder has solved that problem.There seem to be 2 of these on the market right now, this one and the SureFeed. I chose the MiBowl because 1) it's enclosed all the way around except where the permitted pet enters (if the feeder made room for two cat heads, I would have two cat heads in the bowl), 2) it has a narrower opening than the SureFeed (important for the same reason - it also has detachable bits of plastic on both sides that narrow the entrance further for little pets, which I do need for my skinny kitty), and 3) it was a bit cheaper at the time I ordered.My little one was willing to eat out of the feeder immediately upon its arrival (oddly enough, on day 2 she was skittish about the noise, but I put her favorite treat in the bowl and that solved that problem). On day 1, my glutton was FURIOUS: he scratched the feeder from all sides, knocked it over, climbed on his sister's back while she was eating.... happily, in the month since he's pretty much accepted that this feeder hates him and is leaving it alone. (I also bought him a puzzle feeder, which you can get for $10-15, so he would have his own device to bother for food, and that definitely seems to have helped.) I was initially concerned that the MiBowl has about a 2-3 second delay after the assigned pet walks off before the bowl closes. Unlike the SureFeed, you can't program the time (except to lengthen it for "training mode") and there is no "intruder mode" to close quickly if the wrong pet tries to nose in. But he's a bit of a scaredy cat and (fingers crossed) so far he hasn't tried the "dash in the second she leaves" method of stealing food. Overall this feeder has still been successful at keeping the glutton away from the little one's food while giving her access whenever she wants it, which was all I needed it to do.
It took my cat about 5 days to train her to feel comfortable to approach and eat from the bowl without getting scared by the lid. I was amazed at how it picked up her implanted microchip so easily. The lid movement is very quiet and not really noticable over the tv noise. Got this because my other cat can't have her food. He can not get into the food bowl. The bowl itself is surprisingly deep and can hold probably about 2 measuring cups of food. I am appreciative of the semi see through sides as she likes to make sure no one approaches her as she eats. We still use training mode, but will no doubt turn it off in a week or so.
I have two cats who are both on a weight loss journey. We purchased two of these to ensure each cat was only eating their portion and not stealing from the other. We paired each of them to a device and set them up in the kitchen. One cat took to it right away, but the other was a bit hesitant. She wouldn't stick her head in the opening far enough for the sensor to detect her microchip. We thought the devices might be interfering with each other (the manual recommends placing them at least one meter apart), so we moved them further away, but the lid was still responding inconsistently to the hesitant cat. Finally, we unplugged and removed a Google Dot smart speaker from the counter above the device, and it started working normally! So, be wary if you have any smart ... MoreI have two cats who are both on a weight loss journey. We purchased two of these to ensure each cat was only eating their portion and not stealing from the other. We paired each of them to a device and set them up in the kitchen. One cat took to it right away, but the other was a bit hesitant. She wouldn't stick her head in the opening far enough for the sensor to detect her microchip. We thought the devices might be interfering with each other (the manual recommends placing them at least one meter apart), so we moved them further away, but the lid was still responding inconsistently to the hesitant cat. Finally, we unplugged and removed a Google Dot smart speaker from the counter above the device, and it started working normally! So, be wary if you have any smart devices in the proximity, as they may interfere (think pet cameras, smart fridges, etc.).Another tip that helped my hesitant cat learn to stick her head in far enough: with the lid closed, put a piece of food on the lid, as far back as you can. If the lid opens before they eat the food, it will just drop down into the bowl.
I'm very pleasantly surprised that our rather skittish cat took to the MiBowl so quickly! It only took her about three days to start using it on her own, without any prompting. The MiBowl recognized her quickly (she has a 2014 Home Again chip) and, miraculously, the noise of the lid opening and closing doesn't freak her out. The MiBowl itself is compact, sturdy, and easy to move around. A very nifty feeder! My only (very slight) complaint is that the bowl's a bit deep, though Ireland's getting used to that. Best of all, Ireland can now feed herself during the night without us worrying that her sister will eat her food. Better sleep for the hoomans makes the MiBowl well worth the money.
Be forewarned, this does NOT work with older microchips (11yrs old), and is iffy with a 1yr old’s. The only one it consistently recognizes is my 4 month old who has a home again chip. The tag is very large 1” diameter - ok for a dog but far too large for a 7lb cat.The bowl is deeper than Surefeed’s but narrower so it’s not possible to have both dry and canned as it is with Surefeed.Those 2 issues combined with the fact that it arrived with a broken lid = staying with Surefeed for me.The pluses are the deeper bowl, the lid operation is smoother, the unit could easily sit on a base for elevated feeding. The design itself is more logical vs surefeeds loop.If it recognized older chips I would likely prefer this to Surefeed but without a cat size tag or better chip ... MoreBe forewarned, this does NOT work with older microchips (11yrs old), and is iffy with a 1yr old’s. The only one it consistently recognizes is my 4 month old who has a home again chip. The tag is very large 1” diameter - ok for a dog but far too large for a 7lb cat.The bowl is deeper than Surefeed’s but narrower so it’s not possible to have both dry and canned as it is with Surefeed.Those 2 issues combined with the fact that it arrived with a broken lid = staying with Surefeed for me.The pluses are the deeper bowl, the lid operation is smoother, the unit could easily sit on a base for elevated feeding. The design itself is more logical vs surefeeds loop.If it recognized older chips I would likely prefer this to Surefeed but without a cat size tag or better chip recognition it’s a no go for me right now.
| Target species | Cat |
| Special feature | Microchip Sensor |
| Breed recommendation | All Cats, and Small Dogs |
| Product dimensions | 22.1 x 33 x 24.2 cm; 1.4 Kilograms |
| Batteries | 4 C batteries required. |
