An Automatic Dog Feeder Is Essential For The Dog Owner On The Go

Tired of racing home to feed the dog? An automatic dog feeder can feed your dog even if you’re not there yet.

For a dog owner who’s demanding schedule keeps you on the go, a dog feeder that serves your pooch dinner on time, every time, is not just another minor convenience.

It can be an indispensable tool in keeping your stay-at-home dog healthy and well cared for.

From routine feeding to managing your dog’s health issues… when you can’t be there to personally care for your pooch an automatic dog feeder can provide a much needed helping hand.

Automatic Feeders Maintain A Normal Eating Schedule

Do you worry about your dog patiently waiting for her dinner to be served? Or does your dog get into mischief when you’re late coming home to feed her?

Just like people our dogs are creatures of habit... when dinner time rolls around… our stomachs start to rumble... and we all look to be fed. (even I’ve been known to get a little grumpy... or so I’m told!)

And when we can’t make it home on time, our loyal canine friends wait patiently for their dinner.

If you have an unpredictable schedule it’s probably difficult for you to feed your dog at the same time each day. But now you can relax and not worry.

There are a few easy solutions for you to be in two places at once... stuck late at the office AND at home feeding your hungry pooch!

The Wonders Of Automatic Dog Feeders

Then self-feeders may be the answer you’re looking for.

Self-feeders are great if your dog is a “free-choice” eater. That is... if your dog is used to having access to a bowl full of kibble around the clock and she feeds at will.

Some dogs can ignore their food bowls all day until dinner time.

One of my dogs used to wait until he smelled our dinner cooking before polishing off his bowl of dry food… even though his bowl was full all day.

But he still occasionally picked on a piece or two during the day just to take the edge off.

Well, a self-feeder will keep your dog’s food bowl filled from a stored reservoir of dry dog food. As your dog eats the dry food, the reservoir tops off the bowl to keep it filled.

Self-feeders work best in conjunction with pet doors so that your dog can go outside to answer nature’s call if you’re not going to be home at the usual time.

And infrared sensor pet doors can allow only your dog to go in and out without compromising the security of your home.

Three... Two... One... It’s Dinner Time!

If your dog will eat until he pops, it’s not recommended to keep your dog’s bowl full of kibble around the clock and let him “feed at will”.

Dogs in the wild sometimes gorge themselves with food when they can.

But they may not be too sure when the next meal is coming. Well, some domesticated dogs seem to have inherited this behavioral feeding pattern.

So, unless your dog’s going to run off all the food he’s eaten, like a dog in the wild, it’s best that his food be portioned for his size and activity and served at designated times.

This is one reason why automatic dog feeders were created.

It’s not necessary to make your beloved pooch suffer because of your ever changing schedule.

And there’s no reason you have to stress out thinking about your hungry doggie waiting patiently by her empty bowl.

With an automatic dog feeder your dog’s meals will be there even when you can’t!

Controlling Canine Obesity With An Automatic Dog Feeder

Chances are your darling dog knows just what buttons to push to get that extra helping of food or a few extra doggie treats. Right?

Are those in between meal snacks rounding out your dog a little too much?

Well, if you could use a little help in that department, maybe an automatic dog feeder is the way to go.

Just measure out your dog’s daily rations... set the timer... and let your automatic feeder serve your dog her portion controlled meals every day.

But remember, you can’t give in when your dog makes that irresistible face... you know the one I’m talking about!

When my dog Max wants something, he knows just what face to use… and I have to be really strong if I don’t want to give in to him.

The automatic dog feeder is immune to his “face.”

Controlling how much your dog eats is the first step towards avoiding the problems associated with canine obesity.

Canine obesity shouldn’t be ignored since it can lead to many health problems as your dog ages.

And if you’re still having difficulty controlling your dog’s weight you may want to ask your vet about a custom diet and exercise program.

How Automatic Feeders Deal With Food Gobblers

It can be very difficult to break a dog of this habit especially if you have other pets in your household.

When a potential competitor for food looks over the shoulder of some dog’s... their mouth goes into overdrive.

But if you think that your dog’s tendency to “wolf” down his food is resulting in digestive problems, consider dividing his daily rations into smaller portions.

An automatic dog feeder can easily split your dog’s daily food ration into smaller portions.

Most automatic dog feeders can be set to allow your dog to access only one small tray of food at a time.

These smaller meals served in intervals throughout the day may be easier for his stomach to handle.

Sound complicated? Not to worry!

With a programmable automatic dog feeder it’s a snap! Just fill it... set the timer... and your all set.

But remember, if your dog’s symptoms persist it’s very important that you bring him to the vet for a check up.

After all, eating too much too fast is not the only condition that may lead to digestive sensitivities.

Managing Doggie Diabetes

If your pooch is diabetic, regulating the amount of food she eats AND when she eats it may be essential to managing your doggie’s diabetes.

Your vet may even recommend feeding your dog several smaller meals at specific intervals during the day to help regulate your dog’s blood sugar levels.

This may not be a problem if you’re home all day… but what if you’re not?

And not everyone has a pet sitter or a neighbor that can stop by on a regular basis to feed their dog.

And even if you’re home you may still occasionally forget and miss a scheduled feeding.

Well, an automatic dog feeder can be a great help when caring for a diabetic dog and adhering to a specific feeding schedule.

Important Features To Consider When Selecting An Automatic Dog Feeder