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Fixes for common automatic feeder problems: kibble jams, missed or double meals, Wi-Fi disconnects and power outages.
Feeding guideAutomatic feeders and wet food: how long can it sit out?Wet food needs cooling in an automatic feeder. How ice-pack and actively cooled feeders compare, and how long makers say food stays fresh.
Troubleshooting guideCat water fountain troubleshootingFixes for noisy pumps, slimy bowls, weak flow and pumps that stop, with the maintenance steps makers recommend.
Buying guideCordless vs corded cat water fountainsBattery-powered and plug-in cat fountains compared: placement, battery life claims, sensor modes and cord safety.
Camera guideDo cat cameras need a subscription?Which cat camera features work free and which need a plan: live view, alerts, recording, treat tossing and AI, brand by brand.
Tracker guideGPS tracker, finder tag or homing tag for a cat?How cat GPS trackers, phone-network finder tags and radio homing tags differ on range, cost and weight, and which suits your cat.
Feeding guideHow long does an automatic feeder hopper last?Work out how many days an automatic feeder's hopper lasts from its capacity and your cat's daily food, with makers' own examples.
Multi-cat guideHow many cats can share a self-cleaning litter box?Makers rate self-cleaning boxes for a set number of cats. What the ratings say, why bin life shrinks with more cats, and how to plan a multi-cat setup.
Maintenance guideHow often to change a cat fountain filterMakers' filter-change intervals for popular cat fountains, how often to clean the pump, and what that costs per month.
Maintenance guideHow often to empty and deep-clean a self-cleaning litter boxHow often to empty the bin, top up litter and deep-clean a self-cleaning litter box, based on makers' bin-life figures and your number of cats.
Setup guideHow to introduce a cat to a self-cleaning litter boxA step-by-step way to move a cat to an automatic litter box: placement, keeping cycling off at first, familiar litter and patience.
Cat flap guideHow to measure your cat for a cat flapMeasure your cat's widest point and height, compare with the flap opening (not the frame), and check door or wall thickness and cut-out size.
Feeding guideHow to stop one cat eating another cat's foodThe reliable fix for food stealing is a feeder that opens only for one cat. How microchip and RFID feeders work and how to set one up per cat.
Cat flap guideInstalling a cat flap in glass, walls or interior doorsWhat each installation surface needs: door thickness limits, glass flaps and glaziers, wall tunnels and extenders, and no-cut options for renters.
Cat flap guideKeeping cats in at night with a curfew cat flapWays to keep cats in at night: timer flaps, app-controlled flaps and per-cat exit control, with the models that offer each.
Safety guideKittens and self-cleaning litter boxes: minimum weightsAutomatic boxes detect cats by weight. The minimum weights makers state, kitten modes, and how to use a box safely before a kitten is big enough.
Planning guideLeaving cats home for a weekend: feeders, fountains and litterWhat to set up before a weekend away: an automatic feeder with backup power, ample water, a clean litter setup and a camera, plus when to get a sitter.
Compatibility guideLitter disposal pails: which refills fitWhich refills fit which litter pail: Litter Genie square and Easy Roll refills, Litter Champ liners and LitterLocker refills, with stated lives.
Compatibility guideLitter-Robot 4 liners, filters and compatible bagsWhich drawer liners and bags fit the Litter-Robot 4: Whisker's own liners and third-party packs that state Litter-Robot fit.
Buying guideOpen-top vs enclosed self-cleaning litter boxesOpen-top and enclosed (globe) self-cleaning boxes suit different cats. How they differ on odor, scatter, cat size and comfort.
Compatibility guideScoopFree trays: disposable, reusable and linersRunning a PetSafe ScoopFree: disposable crystal trays, reusable trays and third-party liners, and what each costs to keep going.
Troubleshooting guideSelf-cleaning litter box troubleshootingCommon self-cleaning litter box problems and fixes: cycles that won't start, false triggers, jams, smears, odor and app disconnects.
Multi-cat guideSetting up cat tech for a multi-cat homeA plan for multi-cat homes: litter boxes rated for several cats, selective feeders for different diets, larger fountains and microchip flaps.
Buying guideStainless, ceramic or plastic cat water fountain?How stainless steel, ceramic and plastic cat fountains differ on cleaning, durability, weight and price, with examples.
Cost guideWhat a self-cleaning litter box costs to run each monthThe ongoing costs of a self-cleaning litter box: drawer bags, filters, trays and litter. How to estimate a monthly figure from what the makers state.
Camera guideWhere to put a cat cameraHow to place a pet camera so it sees your cat: height, angle, glare, pan-tilt versus fixed, and keeping it out of paw reach.
Litter guideWhich litter works in a self-cleaning litter box?Most self-cleaning boxes need clumping litter, crystal-tray boxes need crystals, and a few take both. What each maker states and how to choose.
Cat flap guideWhich microchips does each cat flap read?Microchip cat flaps and feeders read different chip standards. What each maker states, how to check your cat's chip, and alternatives for unreadable chips.
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