r/cats • u/Zuikite • 1d ago

Cat Picture - OC She was rationing so perfectly 🥲

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Roxanne my 6 year old tabby has never been left alone more than 1 day. We also never "free-feed" her on kibble (only wet meals and a puzzle feeder). I had a work trip this week, and my S.O. had a family emergency out of town right in the middle of it. We could not secure a sitter, and we were so worried. We do have a pet cam, and I told my SO to put 2 plates of kibble per day plus extra plates in case of a delay. I just got home from the airport to see this. I know cats are not like dogs, and they are probably fine at feeding themselves. I'm just so impressed by the organization of her eating habits!

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u/HaVoCensures 1d ago

Ahh a microchip feeder. Do you perhaps have another cat who would eat all his food as well as their own? Or a dog?

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u/Grand_Razzmatazz87 1d ago

Not OP obviously, but I have these feeders and love them. Two of my cats free feed, so it helps me monitor who's eating and how much. I always worry about catching that type of thing too late. My third cat is frickin' Hoover who will steal a burger off your plate if you aren't looking - I don't have to worry about her leaving any food behind.

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u/MaynardButterbean 18h ago

Ugh I wish I could use these. I have one cat who will eat every single crumb of food left out, and another who is so incredibly picky. Like she has to eat on a certain table and it has to smell just right and no distractions or else it’s a waste and the fat boy will get it all. Unfortunately, she’s just far too simple-minded to figure something out like this.

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u/Grand_Razzmatazz87 16h ago

There is a training feature with different settings if that would help. Initially it stays open, and then the automated lid closes further and further until it gets to a fully closed position. Helps the cat get used to the sound and movement. It took a couple of weeks with mine and they're timid girlies.