Best products from r/dechonkers

We found 18 comments on r/dechonkers discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 12 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.

1. Sure Petcare -SureFlap - SureFeed - Microchip Pet Feeder - Selective-Automatic Pet Feeder Makes Meal Times Stress-Free, Suitable for Both Wet and Dry Food - MPF001

    Features:
  • DO YOU HAVE A HOUSE FULL OF PETS: Does one cat steal the others cat food... Stressful Feeding times... The selective feeder uses the pets Microchip ID or by wearing a lightweight RFID collar tag to communicate with the feeder and open for that specific pet. Feeders come standard with one tag; additional collar tags can be purchased separately. Ideally one feeder per pet.
  • GREAT FOR PETS ON PRESCRIPTION DIETS: Holds 13.5 fl. oz, wet or dry pet food. The lid closes to form a seal with the neoprene lip, helping to retain moisture and to keep food fresh.
  • KEY BENEFITS: Prevents food stealing and stress at mealtimes in multi-pet homes, keeps your pets healthier by controlling portions and helping keep weight under control. The selective pet feeder helps save money by not overfeeding expensive prescription foods and helping to avoid vet bills related to pet health conditions.
  • MICROCHIP COMPATIBILITY: Works with 9 (Avid Secure), 10 (FDXA) and 15 (FDXB) digit microchip numbers; you can check with your veterinarian, pet shelter or animal rescue. Automatic Cat Feeder opens when the assigned pet microchip ID approaches, and closes when it moves away. Simple one button programming. VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDED.
  • PERFECT GIFT: The SureFlap Microchip Pet Feeder is a great gift for pet lovers and cat lovers – making happier mealtimes for all. THREE YEAR WARRANTY.
Sure Petcare -SureFlap - SureFeed - Microchip Pet Feeder - Selective-Automatic Pet Feeder Makes Meal Times Stress-Free, Suitable for Both Wet and Dry Food - MPF001
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u/graceadee · 138 pointsr/dechonkers

Some ideas that have worked for my anxious kitty who also didn’t like exercise:

Feliway brand pheromone spray and collar (or any of their other products). It helps the cats feel calm and humans can’t smell them. https://www.feliway.com/us

A timed auto feeder. My cat has harassed auto feeders instead of me, which is a nice break for me.

Indoor hunting feeder (like this brand https://docandphoebe.com/). It mixes exercise and play with food because the cat has to seek out where their food is hidden.

“Puzzle” feeders like this one: https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Egg-Cersizer-Interactive-Dispenser-Treats/dp/B003H44R5K. Like the hunting feeder, the cat will have to work at least a bit to get his food.

Lots of toys for exercise! I sew mini pillows (about the size of your palm) and fill them with catnip and crinkly paper in addition to normal polyester pillow stuffing. I hide them around the house for the cats to find. They love them and they’re very cheap to make with scrap fabric.

I’ve also introduced more rewards that aren’t food related. Our one cat (Spud) needed to lose quite a bit of weight. It was hard because I love to give him treats when he’s sweet. I started giving him bits of catnip, cat grass, toys, extra cuddles, and brushing him instead. He now has more things he associates with positive behavior that aren’t treats!

I wish you the best!!

u/trusttherabbit · 5 pointsr/dechonkers

I'm not a cat owner, but have had experience with a chonker foster dog. This mat helped her eat wet food much slower and I have a friend who found it useful for her cat. It can make mealtimes last quite a while and it's not the nicest of clean ups, but it does go in the dishwasher!

u/flippant_gibberish · 4 pointsr/dechonkers

I did scheduled feeding with stations for a while, but then I found bowls with microchip sensors and now life is great. They're about $140 each but totally worth it. I have 3 of these now

u/NetSage · 2 pointsr/dechonkers

Try different toys. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CLSK69Z is by far the best toys I've found for both my and my mom's cat. You can tie them to a string toy for a little more interactive play as well.

u/CrunchySushi · 1 pointr/dechonkers

They make a food bowl for this exact reason. This basically only lets one pet into the designated bowl. SureFlap Bowl Amazon Link

u/1jl · 3 pointsr/dechonkers

Just buy one of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O0UIPTY/ref

That what we had to do, microchip sensor, skinny kitty eats at own pace when it wants without fear of chonk eating all the food. Chonk has to eat food when it's put in only his bowl.

u/poeticdisaster · 2 pointsr/dechonkers

My boyfriend's cat is in the process too. Other than diet food, we put together a little fishing pole to "cat-fish" with her.

A small retractable fishing pole with elastic string. Tie a catnip mouse & a bell at the end and voila! Cat-fishing.