Best Pet Feeder Setup for Travel: Keeping Your Pet Fed While You're Away

What an automatic feeder covers

A scheduled feeder keeps meals on time and portions consistent while you are gone, and a built-in gravity fountain keeps water available between fills. With app alerts you can see that each meal was dispensed.

A simple pre-trip checklist

• Test the feeder for several days before you leave, not the night before.
• Confirm WiFi is stable where the feeder sits.
• Fill the hopper and the water reservoir, and check levels in the app notifications while away.
• Set meal times that match your pet's normal routine.
• Keep a spare bowl of water out in case of any hiccup.

Know the limits

A feeder handles food and water. It does not notice illness, litter issues, or an emergency. For anything beyond a very short trip, have a friend, neighbor, or sitter check in, and make sure they have your vet's contact details.