Our research on Cat Mate products: what each one is best for, how they compare and which alternatives to consider.
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Cat Mate
Buy it if you feed wet food and want meals to open on a timer while you are out.
Thinking about buying Cat Mate? Buyzello covers 1 Cat Mate product in automatic pet feeders, each with an independent Buy, Consider or Skip verdict. Our highest-rated Cat Mate pick is the Cat Mate C500 Automatic Pet Feeder, which typically sells for $55–$75 in the US.
The Cat Mate C500 Automatic Pet Feeder is best for wet food on a timer. Its key feature is five chilled trays for wet or dry meals, and it usually costs $55–$75. Buy it if you feed wet food and want meals to open on a timer while you are out. Skip it if you want app control or a big kibble hopper. Our verdict: Buy, with a research score of 7.8 out of 10.
How does Cat Mate compare with rivals? In automatic pet feeders, the main alternatives include the PETLIBRO Granary Smart Pet Feeder (most cats and small dogs, $60–$90), the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Connect (multi-pet homes and special diets, $190–$230) and the Whisker Feeder-Robot (precise portions for weight control, $250–$300). Our best automatic pet feeders list ranks them side by side so you can see where Cat Mate wins and where it does not.
Prices on Cat Mate products move around during Prime Day, Black Friday and back-to-school sales. A price history tracker shows whether a discount is real, and buying from Amazon or the official Cat Mate store keeps returns and warranty claims straightforward.
Battery backup keeps meals coming during a power or Wi-Fi outage. Check kibble size: very large or oddly shaped kibble jams some dispensers. Wet food needs a tray-style feeder; hoppers handle dry food only.
Many owners do for a night or two, with a fountain and clean litter. For longer trips, have someone check in daily in case of jams or illness. Only tray-style feeders like the Cat Mate C500. Hopper feeders are for dry kibble.
Run a feeder for a week while you are home before relying on it for a trip. Prime Day and Black Friday often bring the best prices, and Amazon’s return window gives time to check for jams with your kibble.
Across the automatic pet feeders we cover, typical prices run from $55 to $300. Store prices change often, so treat these as typical ranges and check the current price before you buy.
The PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Pet Feeder typically costs $120–$180 and earns a Skip verdict. Buy it if you find it at a deep discount and already use other PetSafe gear. Skip it if you want the best value; owner reports of app and connection hiccups and a higher price make cheaper feeders a better buy.
