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Petmate Le Bistro Portion-Control Automatic Pet Feeder, Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Petmate
Category: Pet Products
List Price: $89.99
Buy New: $44.99
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New (5) from $44.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 362
Color: Black
Media: Misc.
Clothing Size: 10 Pound
Size: 10 Pound
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 12.4 x 10.9 x 10.7
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MPN: 29695242403
Model: 24240
UPC: 029695242403
EAN: 0029695242403
ASIN: B000TZ7022
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| Features:
| • | Fully automatic pet food feeder | | • | Programmable from 1-3 feedings per day | | • | Control the portion per feeding from 1/4 cup up to 3 cups per feeding | | • | Removable bowl for easy cleaning | | • | Food reservoir holds up to 10 pounds of food |
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Product Description
Programmable feeder dispenses meals up to three times daily for better pet health 10-pound holder dispenses portions from 1/4 cup to 2 cups, as programmed Battery-operated unit requires no electricity or interaction to function S
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Good deal for the price with minor issues... August 14, 2008
I like the idea of this product so purchased for my dog when we needed to be away for two weeks. I needed it for outside and only discovered once I received it that it is for indoor use only. So, I put the contraption into a secured/covered dog house so that was a non-issue for this time of year. Product was easy to program and did drop food on schedule. Did apparently malfunction after we left for a couple of days--jammed even though used smaller dog food size--but then was fine after discovered/corrected. The clear plastic container is flimsy and easily tips out of its holder if not properly held. If not in an enclosed cover I think a larger dog could upset the contents with his/her nose or knocking against it. All-in-all, it was worth purchasing for me but next time I would purchase a sturdier product and one for outdoor use.
 Thank heaven August 8, 2008
We love this automatic feeder. We never have to remember to feed our dog. He also knows when feeding time is even if he isn't in the house. We have a lab, so the 3 cups isn't enough. However, I just set 1 more cup to come out in 2 minutes, and he can finish his dinner. Thanks to everyone who suggested it. Well worth it!
Works Great! Nice and Easy! August 4, 2008
Either they recently changed the programming functions for this unit, or the people reviewing that complain about difficulties with programming it are new to electricity. :-)
I bought the medium size (10 lb hopper) version of this unit. Setup was extremely easy and quick! You set the current time, then you set the time and amount of food you want to feed for up to three meals per day. Took about five minutes take it out of the box, put the batteries in, fill it with food, and program it. It also has a place to plug in an AC adapter, however you will need to buy the adapter yourself. It is a little light overall -- I wouldn't mind if they had made the base a little heavier as I can imagine that my dogs might figure out how to tip this over. I'll have to monitor this and might have to secure it somehow if they get smart. :-)
I set the meals to feed 3/4 cup. Using the manual feed function I tested the unit and measured what it spit-out. It was right-on at 3/4 cup every time.
This thing is pretty cool and will make it much easier for our house/pet sitter when we are out of town. Recommended.
Good buy...if not for the shipping charges! August 3, 2008
The product itself does a good job - easy to set up and easy to do the setting. Now, I no longer worry about my pup going hungry whenever I cannot rush home in time.
An adjustment I need to make is the amount per feed. This product measures the size of feed by cups, but I use unit measurement, e.g. 200ml of dried food per meal, so I spend some time initially ascertaining how many cups equals 200ml. As it turned out, 200ml is between 3-4 cups in the setting, so a little bit of frustration here.
Some pieces of dried food pellets will drop out of storage once in a while and my pup thinks it's a surprise treat.
This product is value for money if not for my hefty shipping costs. I ordered the product online and have it shipped to Singapore; the shipping charges itself was as much as what I paid for the product!
 My cat tipped it over July 27, 2008
I had tried the first version of this product a few years ago and returned it after may cat was able to pull food out of it and it really did dispense too much at a time. I was curious when I found the redesigned unit at my local pet store, and thought I'd try it. Unreal - other than holding more food and being a little different in style, it's got the same problems. AND because it's so top-heavy, my cat tipped it over the first day, which, of course, makes it non-operational. Good-gawd. So back to the store it went.
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