Planning a short weekend trip, but my dog has a strict medication schedule mixed into his meals. I’m stressed about asking a neighbour to time it perfectly. Do you know of any accurate automatic feeders with portion control and maybe even a recording feature to call him?

Oh man — I was in your exact spot last month . We planned a short getaway, but my pup Rusty needs his pills mixed in with tiny meals three times a day. I shuddered at the thought of hoping our neighbour remembers the right time. Then I discovered the automatic cat feeder — precise portion control, easy meal scheduling and a handy voice‑record feature so he hears my voice at mealtime. Rusty ate on time, got his meds, and I didn’t have to panic. The trip was peaceful.