SCHEDULE YOUR PET'S MEALS: Conveniently schedule up to 12 meals per day for your cat or dog; best for cats and small to medium sized dogs FLEXIBLE PORTIONS: Help manage your pet's weight by scheduling 1/8 cup to 4 cups per meal depending on your pet’s unique needs GREAT FOR FAST EATERS: If your pet eats meals too quickly, use the slow release option to dispense meals larger than 1/8 cup gradually over 15 minutes PET-PROOF DISPENSER: Feeder is designed to keep sneaky pets from getting into food ahead of scheduled mealtimes BATTERY OPERATED: Feeder uses 4 D-cell alkaline batteries (not included); feeder can also be powered with a wall adaptor (sold separately) ADDED FEATURES: ‘Feed Now’ feature lets you feed the next meal early; ‘Pause Feed’ feature lets you stop the feeder from dispensing meals while keeping the programmed meal schedule U.S.-BASED CUSTOMER CARE: Our pet product experts are here to help you and your pet and are available by phone, email or chat if you have any questions QUALITY PRODUCT: PetSafe brand has been a trusted global leader in pet behavior, containment and lifestyle innovations for nearly 30 years; trust PetSafe to keep your pet healthy, safe and happy