Cat Mate C500 Automatic Pet Feeder with Digital Timer
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/09/2026
8.75OF 10
Very good
- Hopper
- not listed by Cat Mate
- Meals/day
- 4
- Type
- Wet-food feeder
- App required
- No
- Subscription
- No subscription
- First-year cost
- not enough data (shipping)
Real cost, first year
10/09/2026| Device | $47.99 | $47.99 (retail) |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | shown at checkout only | |
| Plan (12 months) | $0 | no plan needed |
| Consumables (12 months) | $0 | |
| First-year cost | — | Not enough data for a first-year total (shipping not measured) |
| Each year after | $0 | plan and consumables at the vendor's intervals |
Specs and sources
Checked 10/09/2026 · source under each valueSize & pets
FootprintAmazon B01AUYLVU8: 12.2 x 11.89 x 3.7 in; Walmart: assembled height 3.75 in; Amazon B0BBMDHL27 (SS): 10.83 x 10.83 x 2.64 inm.media-amazon.com · 10/09/2026
Power & connectivity
Power3 x AA batteries (alkaline recommended; 'the low battery indicator will only work correctly with standard alkaline batteries') — manual PDF p.3walmart.com · 10/09/2026
App & subscription
App privacy labelno app (LCD timer only)vendor support page
Without a planNo app or Wi-Fi: Walmart (Ani Mate) says 'Schedule feeding times using the intuitive LCD timer—no Wi-Fi or app required.' Fully standalone on 3 x AA batteries.walmart.com · 10/09/2026
Consumables
AA alkaline batteries3 x AA · every 365 days (vendor)vendor support page
Safety & recalls
Buying
Shipping (contiguous US)shown at checkout onlyvendor support page
SupportManual 36502/0616 cover: www.pet-mate.com, UK +44 (0)1932 700 001, 'N America (936) 760 4333' (Ani Mate Inc., Conroe TX per Yellow Pages snippet). Hours not found. Warranty requires registration on pet-mate.com within 14 days.vendor support page
Brand page or manualRegulator database (CPSC)
Where to buy
Prices checked 10/09/2026walmart.com · official$47.99checked 10/09/2026
Walmart$47.99checked 10/09/2026 · seller 'Ani Mate'
Amazon$47.99checked 10/09/2026 · standard C500, In Stock
Amazon$76.99checked 10/09/2026 · C500 with stainless steel bowl inserts
Prices as printed on the store page on the date shown, before sales tax; stock and bundles differ by store.
Compared with similar automatic dog feeders
All 15 automatic dog feeders →| Model | Score | Price | Subscription | 1st-year cost | Hopper | Meals/day | Warranty | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PETLIBRO Polar Smart Wet Food Feeder | 9/10 | $169.99 | No subscription | $170 | not listed by PETLIBRO | 3 | 2 yrs | See specs → |
 Cat Mate C200 Two-meal Automatic Pet Feeder | 8.75/10 | $29.99 | No subscription | not enough data (shipping) | not listed by Cat Mate | 2 | 3 yrs | See specs → |
 Cat Mate C500 Automatic Pet Feeder with Digital Timer | 8.75/10 | $47.99 | No subscription | not enough data (shipping) | not listed by Cat Mate | 4 | 3 yrs | See specs → |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsMixed
65owner reviews read on Walmart, Amazon
- Walmart57 read · 10/09/2026 · 60 newest read (2022-09-23 … 2026-05-23); 3 excluded from themes (#34,#37,#56 describe a 3-meal C300); 51 of 60 are syndicated from closerpets.com; 57 of 60 older than 24 months; dist 5→1: 221/52/22/38/773.8/5410 reviews
- Amazon10/09/2026 · histogram 63/17/9/4/7 %; full reviews behind sign-in, AI aspects only4.2/511,371 reviews
- Amazon8 read · 10/09/2026 · SS-bowl version; 8 on-page reviews (2025-10-06 … 2026-09-22) read4.5/5287 reviews
Mixed, or too few independent ratings to call. In our score this is 1.75 of 2 points. How we score
Owner Complaint Index
- Battery power8% of 65
- Noise5% of 65
Share of the 65 owner reviews we read that mention each complaint; checked 10/09/2026. How it's counted
Praise that comes up again
- Easy to program and clean; lid and bowl dishwasher-safe (many Walmart and Amazon reviews)
- Used for medication / frequent small wet meals and to stop early-morning waking (Walmart 2022-10-16, Amazon 2026-09-22, 2026-07-30)
- Battery life long (Walmart 2022-10-07, 2022-10-13)
Praise
“It is very easy to program, easy to insert batteries, nice ice packs.”
Complaint
“Ice packs just stay cold less than 24 hours.”
Praise
“it is working accurately, cleans easily and batteries last a few months.”
Complaint
“the feeding stations are too narrow, When their whiskers don't fit in a space, they wont eat.”
Complaint
“Works just fine, but is super loud when it starts working to open conparement.”
Complaint
“Reviews that mention that the ice packs don't stay cold very long are correct; I wouldn't leave wet food in there for any longer than 24 hours.”
Quotes are word for word from the linked pages, and we pick praise and complaints alike. Reviews on the brand's own site and reviews written for a free product are not counted. Store ratings change over time; the date shows when we checked.
