# Cat Mate 405 1-Meal Automatic Feeder, 400 g

Cat Mate 405 is a battery-powered, single-meal automatic feeder for cats, with a listed capacity of up to 400 g. Its 24-hour quartz timer is intended to release one meal at a chosen time, while the removable bowl and lid are described as dishwasher-safe.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Cat Mate
- Model: 405
- Category: Pet Supplies > Pet Toys & Accessories
- Price: 14.99 GBP
- Previous price: 20.99 GBP
- Discount: 29%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T19:17:15.386Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 1184

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## At a glance

- Single compartment for one scheduled meal, with a timer that can be set up to 24 hours ahead.
- Listed capacity is up to 400 g of wet or dry food.
- Requires one AA battery, which is not included. The listing estimates approximately 12 months of operation.
- The removable bowl and lid are described as dishwasher-proof, although care details also say hand wash only.

## Pros

- One timed meal can be set up to 24 hours ahead, offering a simple option for a planned absence or a regular feeding routine.
- The listed 400 g capacity and wet-or-dry-food claim cover a single meal for many cats and small pets.
- The supplied bowl and lid are removable, and the listing describes them as dishwasher-safe.

## Cons

- It provides one timed meal only, so it does not schedule multiple feedings.
- The required AA battery is not included.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Cat Mate
- Model: 405
- Operation: Automatic
- Target species: Cat
- Recommended use: Indoor
### Capacity and timing
- Food capacity: 400 g
- Timer: 24-hour quartz timer
### Power and battery
- Power configuration: Battery Powered
- Battery requirement: Requires 1 x AA battery \(not included\) for approximately 12 months of operation
- Batteries included: No
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 20.5L x 12.5W x 6H centimetres
- Weight listed: 0.3 Kilograms
- Optional stabilisation: Can be fastened to a wooden board for added stability
### Materials and care
- Material listed: Plastic
- Care instructions: Hand Wash Only
- Dishwasher-safe listing: Yes
### Other details
- Colour: 1 Bowl White
- Warranty listed: 3 Years

## Before you buy

- The listing gives conflicting cleaning guidance: it says hand wash only in care instructions, but also marks the feeder dishwasher-safe and describes the removable bowl and lid as dishwasher-proof. It also describes the bowl as plastic in the included-components details, while separate manufacturer copy refers to a stainless steel insert. Confirm the exact configuration and cleaning method for the selected listing.

## In the box

- Large plastic bowl (Included)
- Lid (Included)

## A good fit for

- Cat owners needing one meal to open at a chosen time within the next 24 hours.
- Buyers looking for a battery-powered feeder for up to 400 g of wet or dry food.
- People who prefer a single-meal feeder with removable bowl and lid.

## Less suited to

- Households needing multiple timed meals or feeding schedules beyond 24 hours.
- Anyone expecting the required AA battery to be supplied.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback is broadly favourable about ease of use, convenience, cleaning and perceived quality. Timer performance and durability receive mixed reports, which matter for a device relied on to release a meal at a set time. Its single-meal, 24-hour timer specification makes it suited to one planned feeding, but feedback does not establish timing accuracy or long-term reliability.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the feeder as simple to use and convenient.
- Positive themes: Customers appreciate its ease of cleaning and quality.
- Mixed feedback: Feedback on timer performance is mixed, with reports of both reliable operation and inaccurate timing.
- Mixed feedback: Durability feedback is mixed, with some describing it as sturdy and others saying it breaks easily.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much food can the feeder hold?
The listed capacity is up to 400 g. Manufacturer copy says it can hold wet or dry food.
### How far ahead can the timer be set?
The manufacturer describes a quiet quartz timer that can be set up to 24 hours ahead.
### What battery does it need?
The listing says it requires one AA battery, which is not included, and estimates approximately 12 months of operation.
### Can the bowl and lid go in a dishwasher?
The listing calls them dishwasher-proof, but its care instructions also say hand wash only. Confirm the correct cleaning guidance for the selected version.

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## Images

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