Technology for Pets & Animals

The History Of The Auto Feeder

The Best Way To Understand Its History.

When were automatic pet feeders invented?

Patented in 1939. Jerome Frankel in “Kum pet feeder: Feeding device for Animals” [2] has shown: a wind-up alarm clock, mounted flush into a galvanized metal frame, is set with the time for the pet’s meal.

What is the purpose of automatic pet feeder?

An automatic pet feeder is provided for feeding pets predetermined quantity of food or medication at predetermined times while the owner is absent or otherwise engaged.

What is the problem statement in pet feeder?

Some pet cannot control their diet and will eat as long as there’s food for them. Other pets will just eat a certain type of food. In other word, the owner cannot leave the pet on its own. The problem occurs when the owner has to leave their pet for a certain time and there’s no one there to watch them.

When did pet plate start?

PetPlate was founded in 2016 by Renaldo Webb when he decided it was time to feed his first dog, Winston, real food, so he started cooking for him and soon discovered a tremendous need for PetPlate. The business has grown exponentially since launching nationally in 2017.

Which pet food company was the first to extrude rations for pets?

In the 1950s, Dog Chow was the first commercial pet food produced using extrusion technology to form kibble shapes which replaced the ‘checkers’ squares. This technique was developed at Purina and provides an expanded dry kibble with superior nutrition, digestibility and palatability.

What is the disadvantage of automatic feeders?

Generally lacking sensors and will continue dispensing preprogrammed meals even if there is leftover, uneaten food.
No way to monitor which pet is eating which meal if multiple pets are sharing the feeding area and may usurp one another’s meals.