Cats are notoriously picky eaters, and their health can suffer when feeding routines are inconsistent or portions are misjudged. This is why it’s important to invest in a smart cat feeder that ensures consistent feeding schedules, promotes healthy eating habits, and can reduce stress for both cats and owners. While many cat feeders are still manually operated, there are a few that are getting smart with time. One such cat feeder that is making rounds on Reddit is the Sphinx smart cat feeder.
Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, this AI-powered, wet food dispenser is designed to keep cats healthy, happy, and well-fed, even when their owners are away. This is possible courtesy of a suite of advanced features it boasts. Unlike traditional pet feeders that focus solely on dry food, the Sphinx specializes in wet food, which veterinarians often recommend for its higher moisture content and better alignment with a cat’s natural diet.
One of the biggest hurdles with wet food is keeping it fresh. The Sphinx tackles this with built-in refrigeration and smart sealing technology, which preserves food for up to two weeks. The feeder also gently warms each portion to a cat-friendly “blood temperature,” mimicking the warmth of freshly caught prey, which can entice even the fussiest eaters.
The automatic pet feeder has AI-driven portion control. By using a built-in scale and sophisticated algorithms, the Sphinx ensures your cat gets exactly the right amount of food at the right time and helps combat the growing issue of feline obesity, a problem affecting over 60 percent of cats in the U.S.
For eco-conscious pet parents, the Sphinx offers reusable pods, perfect for homemade or organic cat food recipes. This flexibility allows owners to customize their cat’s diet while reducing reliance on single-use packaging, aligning with the growing popularity of sustainable pet care. As is the case with most modern smart feeders, Sphinx also offers a real-time audio and video system that allows you to keep a tab on your cat from anywhere using a smartphone app. The app tracks your cat’s eating habits, providing data on calorie intake, preferred food textures, and feeding patterns.
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For multi-cat households, the Sphinx takes things a step further with facial recognition technology. This ensures that each cat gets their designated meal, preventing food theft, a common issue when one cat is on a special diet or medication. The company, however, doesn’t mention how the facial recognition would react if there are two cats in frame, nor does it tell us about how quickly it would react if a second cat rolls up to the food bowl.
Nevertheless, the Sphinx remains a fine wet food feeder that we have seen in recent times. Will it be able to make a niche for itself in a competitive cat feeder market dominated by Petlibro and Whisker? Only time will tell.
For now, the Sphinx smart cat feeder seems like a feasible option for cat owners dealing with the anxiety of keeping their feline hydrated, well-fed, and healthy. Sphinx smart wet feeder can be reserved on Kickstarter at an early bird price of $339.
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