Best Interactive Cat Feeders

Updated February 2021

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Best of the Best

Doc & Phoebe's Cat Co.

Indoor Hunting Cat Feeder

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Bottom Line

Engineered for dietary regulation and improved eating habits.

Pros

We love that this feeder is created by veterinarians with a purpose of improving your cat's overall health. Developed for precise food administration. Fabric is easy to clean. Customers report significant improvement in their cats' health.

Cons

Some cats may not take to it.

Best Bang for the Buck

Cat Amazing

Interactive Treat Maze & Puzzle Feeder

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A curated feeder that incorporates your cat's favorite food into an engaging experience.

Pros

Works great for dry food. Tests your cat's instincts as he or she must work to eat. Sturdy enough for big cats that like to lounge on available objects. Customers report their cats take instantly to this combined feeder and puzzle.

Cons

May not hold up to cats that have an appetite for cardboard.

This challenging feeder will tap into your cat's curious side.

Pros

We love that this feeder is designed for small paws. Won't snag as your cat swipes for its food. Tubes will activate your cat's senses. Works great for multiple cats with varying appetites.

Cons

The feeder may need to be modified to first appeal to your cat.

The Company of Animals

Interactive Slow Feed Bowl

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A BPA-free dry food feeder that creates healthy and stimulating feline lifestyle.

Pros

With a heavy base, this feeder is engineered to create a timed eating experience that works especially for those cats that wolf down food. Features plastic spikes that look like grass. Customers appreciate that it's easy to clean. Works for cats of all ages and conditions.

Cons

While some cats may lose weight, it's not designed for weight loss.

This budget-friendly mobile feeder is a great way to get sedentary cats up and moving. Inexpensive and simple enough for first-time food puzzle users.

Pros

Mobile design encourages exercise. Holds as much as 2/3 of a cup of dry food. Adjustable openings give pet parents control over feeding speed. Easy enough for first-time users to figure out. Effectively slows down fast eaters. Dishwasher safe. Affordable.

Cons

Some pet parents say the openings are a bit too large. As with any mobile interactive feeder, a few crumbs are bound to end up on the floor.

How we decided

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38 Models Considered

28 Hours Researched

2 Experts Interviewed

60 Consumers Consulted

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We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Interactive cat feeders, aka puzzle feeders, are perfect for cats who are bored and in need of a challenge. These feeders play off your pet’s instinct to hunt and play with their food, and they are a great way for overweight cats to slow down their food intake. When shopping for an interactive feeder, you should try to find one that is easy to clean. Try to buy one with a heavy base or a sturdy construction, both of which can limit a cat’s ability to destroy it. Due to the space needs of these, you may have a hard time trying to keep a dog away from them. The majority of these also only work with dry kibble-type food.

Other Products We Considered

The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.

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