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When you are traveling or working peacefully, your cats and dogs at home may be relying on the automatic feeder to “eat” on time. However, if there is a sudden power outage and the automatic feeder fails, what should the pet do with its next meal?
This is not only a technical issue, but also an important consideration for pet safety and health. Today we will talk about: how the automatic feeder performs during a power outage, and what we can do to deal with this emergency.
Why is “power outage” a hidden danger for automatic feeders?
Many automatic feeders rely on power sockets to work. Once the power is off, the timing system of the automatic feeder will stop running; the motor will not be able to drive the food out; some devices will even “reset” the time, resulting in time errors after the power is restored; some manual DIY automatic feeders have poor reliability and are very likely to fail under the risk of power outages.
In addition, there is another situation where pets chew on wires at home and bite off the wires of the automatic feeder, which will also cause the device to not work.
The final result of these phenomena is that pets may not be able to eat for a long time! For cats, fasting for 48 hours may cause major hidden dangers. And dogs will gradually become weaker if they don’t eat for 2 days. They not only rely on a long-term supply of food, but also water.
How to prepare for “power outages” when going out for a long time?
The harm of long-term power outages in automatic feeders is very serious, which will cause serious physical and psychological damage to fur children. Therefore, when you are going out for a long time, please prepare for “power outages”.
Choose an automatic feeder with battery backup
Many high-quality automatic feeders on the market are currently equipped with dry battery backup systems. When the plug-in power is interrupted, the battery immediately takes over to ensure that the food is continuously discharged. Dual power support can effectively ensure that the pet feeder can be powered by AC for a long time and automatically switch to battery power when the power is off.
The Dokoo 15L Large Dog Feeder supports a dual power system, and the feeder automatically detects power outages and switches to a backup battery source. During a power outage, the feeder will continue to dispense food according to a pre-set schedule powered by the backup battery. Once the power comes back on, the feeder will automatically continue feeding according to the original plan.
Tips: Check the battery for power before using it, and replace it regularly.
Note: The backup battery can only last for a short time, and the specific duration needs to be referred to the manual.
Connect a small UPS uninterruptible power supply to the feeder
Try to purchase a backup power supply for your pet family! Connect a small household power charger to the pet device, and use UPS to provide protection for the pet’s regular feeding.
In the event of a short power outage in the city, the UPS can continue to supply power for several hours; avoid “time confusion” or “program loss” of the device due to sudden power outages; suitable for installation on feeders without battery backup, or as a “double insurance” solution.
Choose a smart feeder, with mobile phone APP reminders and home monitoring
Some high-end pet feeders on the market provide power outage notification push, food record viewing, and real-time camera monitoring, which can better confirm the changes of pets in a day and whether their diet is regular.
When pet smart devices are connected to the Internet, you can be informed of abnormalities in time and find someone to support you even if you are thousands of miles away.
Dokoo dog camera snack thrower can remotely watch the status of pets at home, 2K clear picture capture, 330° ultra-wide field of view allows you to better monitor the status of pets. Dokoo dog camera also supports remote interactive feeding of snacks and two-way voice calls, which is a good soothing agent for pets alone at home.
Conclusion
Modern technology can greatly facilitate our care of pets, but it is not foolproof. Automatic feeders are an auxiliary tool, not a “universal housekeeper” that replaces responsibility.
If you and your fur children are used to automatic feeders, please prepare for a long time away from home so that your fur children can be loved and cared for. For fur children, every meal is not just food, but also a ritual of security and being loved.
