Why it matters
MiBowl reads ISO and AVID 15-digit microchips or electronic ID tags, so only the registered pet can eat. Its compact, fully enclosed design blocks access from the sides and rear, with optional side guards.
It holds up to 340 g of food, suits prescription or special diets, and is designed for long battery life with a digital guide and video for setup.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Prescription diets
- Determined food thieves
- Cats and dogs together
Look elsewhere if
- Single-cat homes (no need)
- Cats that dislike lids moving
- Free-feeding households
Pros and cons
Pros
- Enclosed design
- Chips or tags
- Long battery
Cons
- Not timed
- Smaller capacity
- One feeder per diet
Limitations to weigh
- Register each cat's microchip (or tag) and check that the feeder reads it before relying on it for separate diets.
- Wet food spoils at room temperature; follow the maker's limit on how long meals can sit.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Material | Metal, Plastic, Polypropylene | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Uses (seller) | Dry Food, Multiple Pets | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Durable, Food Grade Material, Microchip Sensor, Programmable, Whisker Friendly | Retailer |
| In the box | Pet Mate Electronic I.D. Disc, 4 x C-size batteries, removable portion-protecting clips | Retailer |
| Breed size | Small | Retailer |
| Pieces | 1 | Retailer |
| In the pack | 1 Count | Retailer |
| Model number | CP500 | Retailer |
| Capacity | 12 ounces | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 7.5"L x 7"W x 10"H | Retailer |
| Product weight | 1.4 kg | Retailer |
| Care | Dishwasher Safe | Retailer |
| Food | wet food | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A solid enclosed option for separate diets.
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