Two cats and more · updated October 2026
The question is not which feeder, it is whether your cats can share. Answer that first, then pick.
Same food, similar pace: buy a feeder made for two cats, such as the Oneisall. One cat eats fast, guards the bowl or needs a different diet: use one feeder per cat, or the SureFeed microchip feeder, the only option here that stops the wrong cat eating.
For single-cat picks and the full ranking, see the best automatic cat feeder guide.
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Pick the setup that matches how your cats eat.
The listing says it is made for two cats, with 5G Wi-Fi, dual cameras, two-way audio, event alerts and feeding logs, and a 20 cup / 5L hopper.
Skip it if one cat eats much faster than the other or needs a different food.
See on Amazon →A microchip feeder: it recognises each pet’s microchip, so the bowl opens only for the cat it is set for. The Connect model needs a hub, sold separately, for app control. The listing says wet or dry food.
Skip it if you want several timed meals from one machine, or do not want to buy the hub. Check the listing for how many pets it supports.
See on Amazon →Two single-cat feeders in different spots, each set to its own cat’s portion. Simple, and it avoids bowl guarding.
Skip it if you only have room for one. You pay for two and clean two.
See on Amazon →Read the full write-ups on the oneisall and Petlibro camera feeder picks.
| Model | Food | Capacity / meals | App | Camera | Cleaning | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| oneisall Automatic Cat Feeder with Camera for 2 Cats (5L) | dry | 20 cups / 5L hopper; dual cameras, 2-way audio, app remote control, feeding logs | Yes | Yes | Medium | Check price on Amazon | Two cats on dry food, with cameras to see who ate (per the listing) |
| SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Connect (hub sold separately) | either | One bowl that opens for the registered chip; app control needs the Hub | Yes | No | Easy | Check price on Amazon | Two cats on different foods, where one must not eat the other’s bowl |
| PETLIBRO Automatic Cat Feeder with Camera (5L, 5G Wi-Fi) | dry | 5L hopper; app scheduling, 1080P camera with night vision, 2-way audio | Yes | Yes | Medium | Check price on Amazon | One cat on dry food, if you want to see the bowl and set meals from the phone |
| Gravity Cat Feeder and Water Dispenser Set, Stainless Steel Bowl (1 gallon x 2) | dry | Gravity-fed food and water as the cat eats; no schedule; sold as a set (listing: 1 gallon x 2) | No | No | Easy | Check price on Amazon | A cat that eats steadily and does not gorge, in a home where someone refills it |
Sharing works when both cats eat the same food at about the same speed and neither guards the bowl. Watch a few meals before you decide. If one finishes and moves on to the other cat’s portion, sharing is not working.
A timer will not fix this. Put feeders in different spots, or use a microchip feeder so the bowl opens only for one cat. A feeder with feeding logs or a camera lets you see who ate.
If your vet has put one cat on a different food, keep the two diets physically separate. The microchip feeder is built for this. Do not rely on a timer to keep the foods apart.
Wet food needs a tray-style feeder with timed lids, for a day or two at most. See the automatic cat feeder for wet food guide. For a microchip bowl, check the listing for whether it suits your food.
Two cats share water more easily than food, but you still need enough for both. See the automatic cat feeder and water dispenser guide for gravity sets and fountains.
This is the checking I do for every pick: see how I pick feeders. For the feeder half on its own, the best cat food dispenser guide compares gravity, rotary, timed and Wi-Fi models.
Honest limit. I haven't used every feeder in this guide hands-on. Where I have, I say so. The rest comes from full spec sheets cross-checked against owner reviews. Prices and details change, so read the current listing before you buy.
Yes, if they eat the same food at a similar pace. If one eats fast, guards the bowl or needs a different diet, a shared feeder will not work well. Use one feeder per cat or a microchip feeder.
A timer will not do it. Either feed in separate places with one feeder each, or use a microchip feeder, whose bowl opens only for the registered cat.
Yes, with two feeders, or with a microchip feeder that opens only for the right cat. Ask your vet if one cat needs a specific diet.
Not always. Two cats of similar appetite on the same dry food can share a feeder made for two cats. Use two when appetites differ or one cat bullies the other.
A feeder with a camera and feeding logs helps you check. The oneisall listing mentions dual cameras, event alerts and feeding logs; the microchip feeder serves only the registered cat.
Feeders can cover meals, but not water, the litter box or an emergency. Ask someone to check in, and see the feeder and water dispenser guide.
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