Best Interactive Cat Feeders

Updated July 2020
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Best of the Best
Doc & Phoebe's Cat Co. Indoor Hunting Cat Feeder
Doc & Phoebe's Cat Co.
Indoor Hunting Cat Feeder
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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
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.

Catit 2.0 Digger
Catit
2.0 Digger
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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
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.

Proud Pet Brain Stimulating Feeder
Proud Pet
Brain Stimulating Feeder
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Controls eating and can increase your cat's brain functionality.

Pros

Customers report this dispensing toy ball relieves boredom and also stays put. High marks for its sturdy plastic structure. Can keep your cat occupied for hours. Also can be used for other types of animals.

Cons

Not ideal for wet food.

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How we decided

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12 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
139 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

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.
PetSafe
SlimCat Interactive Toy and Food Dispenser
Catit
Hagen Treat Ball
Ito Rocker
Cat Food Puzzle Toy
Cat Amazing
Larger Interactive Treat Puzzle Box
DETOP
Cat Feeder Maze
The team that worked on this review
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    Melinda
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Doc & Phoebe's Cat Co.

Indoor Hunting Cat Feeder

Doc & Phoebe's Cat Co.

Indoor Hunting Cat Feeder

Engineered for dietary regulation and improved eating habits.

$59
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Cat Amazing

Interactive Treat Maze & Puzzle Feeder

Cat Amazing

Interactive Treat Maze & Puzzle Feeder

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

$11
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Catit

2.0 Digger

Catit

2.0 Digger

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

$14
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The Company of Animals

Interactive Slow Feed Bowl

The Company of Animals

Interactive Slow Feed Bowl

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

$29
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Proud Pet

Brain Stimulating Feeder

Proud Pet

Brain Stimulating Feeder

Controls eating and can increase your cat's brain functionality.

$13

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