Product Review · Pet Feeders · #3 Ranked
SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder
Automatic feeders · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 81
Reads any microchip or SureFlap RFID tag; Stores 32 pet IDs; 400ml sealed bowl. Reliability tops the breakdown at 86; Warranty is where it gives up the most ground at 66.
What you're getting
- Reads any pet microchip or a SureFlap RFID collar tag
- Stores up to 32 pet IDs for multi-pet homes
- 400 ml bowl sealed by a lid that opens only for the registered pet
- Training mode eases pets into the opening lid
- About 6 months per set of batteries
- 3-year manufacturer warranty from Sure Petcare
- No Wi-Fi or app on this model (SureFeed Connect adds app control)
ViperScore breakdown
Should you buy the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder?
The SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder solves one specific problem: a multi-pet home where one animal eats another's food. The bowl stays sealed under a lid that opens only for the registered pet, identified by its implanted microchip or a SureFlap collar tag. It is the pick for a cat on prescription food, a dog that raids the cat bowl, or a slow eater being bullied off its dinner. It does not schedule meals; for that job, pair it with your routine or look at the PETLIBRO Granary 2.
Where it earns its score
- Reads the chip your pet already has. Any standard pet microchip works, and it stores up to 32 IDs for big households.
- Sealed bowl. The 400 ml bowl is covered when not in use, which keeps wet food fresher and keeps flies and other pets out.
- Training mode. The lid opens gradually over several stages so a nervous cat gets used to the motion.
- Reliability scores 86. A battery-powered feeder with no Wi-Fi has very little to go wrong.
What to know first
- It is a gate, not a scheduler. There is no timer or portion control. You fill the bowl and the feeder controls who eats, not when.
- No app on this model. The SureFeed Connect version adds app control at a higher price.
- Batteries every six months or so. Plan on replacing them twice a year.
- Warranty is the weakest ViperScore factor. Sure Petcare offers 3 years, which is good, but the 66 score is still the lowest number on the card.
Our verdict
The SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder scores 81, a Good Buy, ranked #3 of 7 pet feeders. If food theft between pets is your problem, nothing else here fixes it. If you have one pet and want timed portions, the PETLIBRO Granary 2 at 84 is the better feeder; for cheap scheduled wet meals, the Cat Mate C500 at 81 costs $47.99.
PETLIBRO Granary 2
Questions buyers ask
Does the SureFeed Microchip Feeder work with any microchip?
Yes. It reads standard pet microchips and can also use a SureFlap RFID collar tag for pets without a chip.
How many pets can the SureFeed feeder store?
Up to 32 pet IDs, and you can register more than one pet to the same feeder.
Does the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder schedule meals?
No. It controls which pet can access the bowl, not when food is dispensed. The SureFeed Connect model adds app features but still does not portion meals.
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SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder · ViperScore 81 · Good Buy · $199.00
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