The best automatic cat feeders

The Super Feeder Automatic Cat Feeder lets you customize meal size and frequency, plus you can increase the storage capacity or divide the food into multiple meals.

Many automatic cat feeders let you customize multiple meal times as well as the meal size, but only for one cat. If you are looking for a cat feeder that makes it easy to feed multiple cats, we recommend the Super Feeder. It's an excellent solution for multi-cat households and for cat owners who travel a lot.

The Super Feeder is one of the most reliable automatic cat feeders, and it offers the option to feed more than one cat. This device is easy to customize and simple to use, plus it can be controlled with Alexa, Google, and other systems. The reservoir holds up to 5 cups of food, though there is an add-on to increase storage capacity, and it can feed up to 48 times per day with meal sizes ranging from a few pieces of kibble to a few cups of kibble.

Reviews from Women's Guide and Cats Are On Top are positive, and the Super Feeder has more than 190 reviews on Amazon and a solid 4-star rating. Buyers love the convenience of dispensing food into separate bowls, though there are some comments about the assembly instructions being tricky to follow.

Pros: Program up to 48 feedings per day, customizable meal sizes, holds up to 5 cups, add-on to increase storage capacity, add-on to feed multiple cats, Wi-fi and Google capable, highly durable and reliable

Cons: Assembly instructions may be tricky to follow, more expensive than many models, doesn't allow for a backup power supply

Buy the Super Feeder Automatic Cat Feeder on Amazon for $139.95 plus $8.94 shipping

The SureFlap Microchip Pet Feeder makes it easy to ensure that your pets get the right food in the right amount, each and every day.

Do you have trouble keeping your dog out of the cat's food bowl? Or maybe you have multiple cats, all with different diets. The best way to ensure that your cat gets the right food — and only the right food — is to use a microchip cat feeder. These cat feeders are still relatively new, so there aren't a lot of options, but our top pick is the SureFlap Microchip Pet Feeder.

The SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder features a unique design that physically prevents pets from accessing the food unless they carry the right microchip. This device stores information for up to 32 microchips and it remembers their identity even if the batteries are removed.

Suitable for both dry food and wet food, the bowl has a 400ml capacity, and the sealed bowl keeps the food fresh and free from pests. Best of all, the device is easy to program, and it comes with a three-year warranty.

Crittersica and Kitty Catter both reviewed it favorably, and the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder has more than 950 reviews on Amazon as well as a 4.5-star review. Buyers love how easy the device is to use, though there are some comments that the bowl is fairly small for larger cats or multi-cat households.

Pros: Stores up to 32 pet identities, prevents pets from eating the wrong food, works for both dry and wet food, 400ml capacity, 6-month battery life, low battery indicator, 3-year warranty, color options for bowls and mats, sealed bowl keeps food fresh

Cons: Not recommended for storing wet food over 24 hours, one has one bowl, no programmable timer, no AC adapter for backup power, food bowl is somewhat small

Buy the SureFlap Microchip Pet Feeder on Amazon for $149.99

Simple to use and easy to fill, the Bergan Petite Gourmet Feeder is an affordable, low-tech cat feeder that holds up to 6 pounds of food.

If you like the idea of an automatic feeder for your cat, but you don't want to spend a small fortune on a programmable device, a gravity feeder might be a good option. A gravity feeder is a low-tech option that consists of a food reservoir attached to a bowl. As your cat eats the food in the bowl, gravity pulls more food down from the reservoir to refill it. This type of feeder is great for growing kittens and multi-cat households, but it isn't programmable, and you cannot control portion size. Our top pick for the best gravity cat feeder is the Bergan Petite Gourmet Feeder.

The Bergan Petite Gourmet Feeder features a simple but functional design. Just fill the reservoir with kibble and place it in the bowl so gravity will refill the bowl as your cat empties it. This feeder offers a 6-pound storage capacity and a wide opening for easy cleaning and filling. It also has a lip to reduce the risk of spillage, plus the base is designed to prevent your cat from tipping it over. You'll also be glad to know that it is constructed from BPA-free plastic and made in the USA.

This gravity feeder is included in the top 10 best automatic cat feeders from Crittersitca and Cats Are On Top also praises the feeder's simple design.

On Amazon, buyers love the simple, easy to use design though there are some comments about the feeder occasionally clogging or overflowing.

Pros: Very affordable, 6-pound storage capacity, made from BPA-free plastic, made in the USA, lip reduces risk for spillage, wide opening for easy filling and cleaning, stable base prevents tipping

Cons: Food may occasionally become lodged between the reservoir and bowl, feeder may overflow if too much food falls at once, reservoir can be tricky to clean

Buy the Bergan Petite Gourmet Feeder from Walmart for $17.70 Buy the Bergan Petite Gourmet Feeder on Chewy for $12.94

The best cat harness and leash

Most cats won't let you get a harness anywhere near them, but some do like a stroll in the park. For those special cats, you need a cat harness and leash. There are several types of cat harnesses available, from basic to vest-style. Here are the best cat harnesses and leash you can buy:

• Best cat harness overall: Kitty Holster Cat Harness
• Best budget cat harness: PupTeck Adjustable Cat Harness
• Best cat harness for indoors: PetSafe Come With Me Kitty Harness
• Best cat harness for large cats: Best Pet Supplies Voyager All-Weather Harness
• Best cat leash: Flexi Vario Cord Leash

The best cat food

Cats need lots of protein and fat in their diets to be healthy, so it's important that you feed them the best cat food. Whether you're shopping for wet cat food or dry cat food, we've researched many cat food brands to give you high-quality options. Here are our top picks:

• Best cat food overall: Ziwi Peak wet cat food
• Best dry cat food: Acana dry cat food
• Best wet cat food: Nature's Variety Instinct wet cat food
• Best grain-free cat food: Wellness grain-free cat food
• Best organic cat food: Castor & Pollux organic cat food

The best medicated cat shampoo

Shampoo for cats is easy to find online, but the sheer volume of options can make it difficult to choose. Lucky for you, we've done the research to bring you our top picks for the best medicated shampoo for cats.

• Best cat shampoo overall: Douxo Chlorhexidine PS Shampoo for Dogs & Cats
• Best cat shampoo for skin allergies: Earthbath All Natural Oatmeal & Aloe Shampoo
• Best cat shampoo for bacterial skin infections: PetMD Benzoyl Peroxide Medicated Shampoo
• Best cat shampoo for fungal infections: Curaseb Chlorhexidine Medicated Shampoo
• Best cat shampoo for fleas and ticks: Adams Plus Flea & Tick Shampoo with Precor