Tag: feeding-schedule

Hey all, I adopted a rescue who acts like every meal is the last one on earth. I picked up an automatic cat feeder to keep things consistent but he's figured out that meowing at it gets my attention and I cave. I want to set a schedule with small portions throughout the day so he doesn't bolt his food and puke later. The feeder has 1/8-cup increments and a slow feed mode, but I'm not sure how to dial it in. I've tried feeding twice a day, then three times, and now I'm experimenting with 5 tiny meals. I also tested freeze-dried toppers to slow him down, but the chute jammed once and freaked him out. The bowl is shallow and he still eats fast, so I'm considering a puzzle attachment. Anyone using a programmable feeder with a glutton kitty: what portion timing worked, and how do you prevent jams and kibble bounce?