does it limit their food intake?
52494
Not really. The food is availble at all times and flows freely as your pet eats. My cats use their paws to rake the food out if the flow isn't consistent. I hope this helps.
52495
Yes, as the cat eats, more comes down, inside stays fresh. We had to leave our Jac for several days with a gal checking on him every 3 days, all went well, we came home to a safe Jac but he was very happy to have us back.
52496
No it doesn't limit their intake It will keep bowl filled as long as there is food in the reservoir
314968
It does for me. It will depend on how often and how much you feed them. I feed three times a day and I think I have the opening slid three clicks back.
418102
I don't know, but I suspect it might as their behavior is so similar to squirrels, actually called ground squirrels. They get it on their hands when they eat and then wiipe their face and get it in their eyes. So even if they don't mind the taste, their eyes will burn and that's what discourages them from returning to your food source.
1188669
No, but the kids are able to gnaw and suck the food out without chocking. It is small enough for them to fit in their mouths so there really is no need for it. I have tried so many different versions of these and this one by far was the best. :)
1887347
Feeding too much. At 6 lbs, they should only get a little less than 1/2 cup a day.
1403434
With the smaller insert That locks in place & adjusts the food output I would say no in case they were able to get that loose. Not to say I haven't accidentally left it out over night to wake up to one of our two dogs trying to get the last of the food out the other left behind, but he's also not a huge chewer
293652
Yes, it can. I set mine (2 meal model) to go off 2 hrs and again at 4 hrs after I put it down. My cat eats small frequent meals for his diabetes and this thing has been a godsend!
1600703
Mine go twice - maybe - depends on how many times they eat - they are grazers - sometimes they eat their breakfast - Sometimes they only eat their dinner! This is the only food they can eat though - very sensitive stomachs!
1715088
It has a very small amount. I don't think it's enough to matter as far as dietary needs/restrictions are concerned. Best thing would probably be to ask your vet about it. Hope this answer helps.
1736823
It is. A few friends that have taken it have attributed to an average weight loss over 3 months of 15 pounds. The reason for this is that when the body signals hunger, it's that you may not have eaten the right kind of calories. For example: If you eat say 5 submarine sandwiches, but they are lacking many of the essential nutrients, your body may still signal hunger, even though you may have eaten 2,500 calories. Raw Meal ingredients and setup are brilliant because it's all raw and highly absorbable nutrients. So the effect that I as well as friends have seen is that you don't feel hungry until lunch since you have consumed and absorbed such a high range of nutrients. It is. A few friends that have taken it have attributed to an average weight loss over 3 months of 15 pounds. The reason for this is that when the body signals hunger, it's that you may not have eaten the right kind of calories. For example: If you eat say 5 submarine sandwiches, but they are lacking many of the essential nutrients, your body may still signal hunger, even though you may have eaten 2,500 calories. Raw Meal ingredients and setup are brilliant because it's all raw and highly absorbable nutrients. So the effect that I as well as friends have seen is that you don't feel hungry... » Read More It is. A few friends that have taken it have attributed to an average weight loss over 3 months of 15 pounds. The reason for this is that when the body signals hunger, it's that you may not have eaten the right kind of calories. For example: If you eat say 5 submarine sandwiches, but they are lacking many of the essential nutrients, your body may still signal hunger, even though you may have eaten 2,500 calories. Raw Meal ingredients and setup are brilliant because it's all raw and highly absorbable nutrients. So the effect that I as well as friends have seen is that you don't feel hungry until lunch since you have consumed and absorbed such a high range of nutrients. « Show Less
2163190
You asked this a long time ago, but I have 1 male and 2 females, the male has urinary problems for the past several months, he will not eat the prescription dry food, but the females do, the vet said it would not cause problems, and it has not.
1887669
No, this only helps them digest the food, and gives them good gut bacteria.
755924
Mine seems to deliver less than the full portion and other times more than it should. It is a concern when we are away that the cat will get the right amount of food!
2031937
We just keep it rolling until the food is gone. We have not had a problem. My friend got one the same one, and that she had to set daily. It was not feeding automatically. She returned it and got one from a local store due to lack of time for an upcoming trip, and it works without having to reset. The one requiring resetting was a dud.
1555064
I think it does somewhat. If they are just eating too fast, try changing the nipples to a preemie or slow flow size. We were using the Dr. Brown's bottles and had to put preemie nipples on them (when my son was 2-3 months old and NOT a preemie) and that worked well.
371341
It's not easy for them but yes, they can eat from it as long as they can jump to it. What they can't do is eat through it, as they can on many feeders made of plastic or less hard materials.If you buy it, I suggest you get a locked hook (like a spring hook at Home Depot) for the top instead of the J-hook provided. If this feeder falls (from squirrels jumping on it over and over or heavy winds, etc.) more than half a dozen times, the cheap-metal threads holding the top and bottom plates on will break--this part of the design is majorly lacking.
1434959
Yes, none of my active, hungry, too lazy to want to use the feeder appropriately until there was no other choice, cats were able to tip it. They were so spoiled that until the bottom was completely empty they didn't bother trying to get into it until shown twice and left with no other choice but it has helped keep them busy ever since. i really do prefer this one over other attempts at cat dishes that are made to make them work for it.