There are a few good reasons that automatic cat feeders are the only way to solve some problems. If you have an elderly loved one who forgets to feed her pet but couldn’t imagine life without her; if you constantly work overtime and can’t make it home to feed your pet in a timely manner; or if your cat is used to a particular feeding routine and has no problem waking you up to see to it- no matter the hour. Automatic cat feeders aren’t the answer to everyone’s problem, but they solve a few for a lot of people.