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Petmate Le Bistro Portion-Control Automatic Pet Feeder, Bleached Linen | 
 enlarge | Brand: Petmate
Category: Pet Products
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $54.99
You Save: $25.00 (31%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 828
Color: Linen
Media: Misc.
Clothing Size: 10 Pound
Size: 10 Pound
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 12.4 x 10.9 x 10.8
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Model: 24232
UPC: 029695242328
EAN: 0029695242328
Release Date: May 1, 2008
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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 2 cups per feeding | | • | Removable bowl for easy cleaning | | • | Food reservoir holds up to 5 pounds of food |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 28 more reviews...
 Easy to use and something your pet will appreciate July 16, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
We purchased this pet feeder for our two cats. One is fairly big and the other one is about average size. It is easy to program. I set the thing to feed three times a day and give them about 1/4 cup each time. It is also good because our cats are on a feeding time. They were getting their food at erratic times since I wake up at different times each morning. Given the 5 lbs. capacity, that it's nice that we don't have to worry about it for a few days.
I use Science Diet and like the other reviewers, use food that's bigger than pebbles. This is highly recommended along with the water fountain to give your pets the best water and freshest food on a daily basis.
Works as advertised, easy to program June 14, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
We purchased this feeder for our small cat. Just received yesterday. It will dispense in 1/4 cup increments up to 2 cups, 3 times per day. It is VERY easy to program, unlike the horror stories in the reviews for the previous LeBistro models. We ran it through several test feedings and it completed this morning's feeding without a problem. The bowl/chute combo covers the hopper entrance very effectively to prevent a clever cat from accessing the food. A paddle wheel inside rotates to dispense the food, but the paddles are sectioned and made of soft flexible material to prevent jamming. So far so good!
Fantastic Machine, period June 19, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
One of my two cats was recently diagnosed with a slew of food allergies. He was also referred to as obese during that vet visit. The result: He now requires expensive cat food at measured intervals and quantities during the day. The problem with that is that my wife and I work long hours and can't always be there when he needs to be fed, and if we leave out two servings, he demolishes them both instantly, which either leaves him hungry later on or requires that we feed him more than he needs which is hard on his weight and our pocketbook. This feeder has solved all of our problems. Even better, it appears Petmate took the negative reviews of their previous electronic feeder and fixed every common bug. This device is light, portable, VERY easy and intuitive to use, is not easily sabotaged by overly intelligent felines, delivers well measured (not perfect, but close enough) portions when it is needed. The bowl is removable for cleaning and it has an AC port. The only drawback is that the cord is a separately purchased item, but at least it's an option. I would recommend this to anyone, and for the price, it's pretty hard to beat.
I've had no problems with the food dispensing portions with cat food - all works great! August 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This newer version fixes all of the problems with the earlier model. It's a breeze to program, the food dispensing dish is detachable (and therefore washable) and everything works great. I've had no problems with the dispenser releasing too much cat food (I use Wellness formula cat kibble which is pretty small). either they've fixed this problem, or the reviewers who reported having the problem were using some kind of dry cat food that's even tinier. I've dispensed the food a number of times and measured it in a measuring cup, and every time I get an even 1/4 cup (obviously having selected the 1/4 cup dispensing option).
I used to own the earlier model, but after the nightmare with the programming and other issues, when I saw the new model was available, I returned the first one to Petco where I'd bought it (they only sell the old model) and ordered this new one from Amazon. Not only is this one much cheaper ($50 as opposed to $70 plus tax from Petco), it works better and looks nicer! The screw on bin that holds the food is a lot easier to attach and detach, too.
I couldn't be happier with this purchase (I bought it mainly for when I'm traveling for the weekend but now, since it's so easy to program, if I'm going to be out for several hours (or the entire evening) I just do a quick programming so my two cats are fed and I don't have to rush back early to feed them. And although they never like to share a food bowl otherwise, this bowl is big enough that they don't get in fights over whose turn it is to eat.
Le Bistro Pet Feeder July 25, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Excellent, I have an older model and this one out performs that hands down, also has a larger food container. Can be a little tedious to program the meal times and sizes, but once done it saves them even if turned off.
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