Cat Mate · Updated August 2026
Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder: price, specs & release date
Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder, released 2016. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: closerpets.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder is listed at $47.99 on closerpets.com as of 2026-08-19, #3 cheapest of 12 automatic pet feeders (median $85); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 79/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 12 in class.
Verified Aug 19, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest automatic pet feeders: VOLUAS 4L Automatic Pet Feeder — $43.99
Price history
$47.99Is the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder a good buy?
At $48, the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder is #2 cheapest of the 12 automatic pet feeders we track, where the median is $85. On the spec sheet, its max portions per meal of 1 is the lowest of the 12, its weight grams of 1100 is the lowest of the 6, and its max meals per day of 5 is below the median of the 14. By release date, it is the oldest of the 13 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $47.99 — current on record (was $45.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cat Mate |
| Released | 2016 |
| Capacity liters | — |
| Max meals per day | 5 |
| Max portions per meal | 1 |
| Max kibble size (mm) | — |
| Wi-Fi band | none |
| Camera resolution | — |
| Power backup | none |
| Weight grams | 1100 |
| Bowl material | plastic |
| App control | No |
Source: closerpets.com (verified 2026-06-28) · corroborated by amazon.com. Price $45.99 from closerpets.com (manufacturer site). 5 compartments at 11.5oz each (wet or dry food). Digital timer, twin ice packs included. 3x AA batteries (battery-only, no AC adapter — powerBackup='none' since battery IS the primary). Dimensions 11.5x11.38x3.63in, weight 1.1kg from product page. No WiFi, no app. 3-year guarantee.
Is the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder worth it vs cheaper automatic pet feeders?
Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder against its closest cheaper and pricier automatic pet feeders on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Max meals per day | Max portions per meal | Wi-Fi band | Power backup | Weight grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder this | $47.99 | 5 | 1 | none | none | 1100 |
| Cat Mate C3000 Automatic Dry Food Feeder | $45.99 | 3 | — | none | none | — |
| WOpet Patrol F07 Pro WiFi Feeder | $69.99 | 15 | 50 | 2.4GHz | battery | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder cost?
The Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder has a US price of $47.99, as of 2026-08-19.
How does the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder compare on price?
At $48, the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder is #2 cheapest of the 12 automatic pet feeders we track, where the median is $85.
Has the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder's price dropped?
No — since 2026-06-28 the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder has risen 4.3%, from $45.99 to $47.99; the lowest we have recorded is $45.99 (2026-06-28).
What is the lowest price the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder is $45.99 on 2026-06-28.
Is now a good time to buy the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder?
The Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder is currently $47.99; the lowest we have recorded is $45.99 (2026-06-28). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
When was the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder released?
The Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder was released 2016.
What are the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder's key specs?
Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Feeder (Cat Mate): maxMealsPerDay 5, maxPortionsPerMeal 1, wifiBand none, powerBackup none, weightGrams 1100. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-28.
Price of record: $47.99 at closerpets.com, 2026-08-19. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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