My dog’s finicky appetite led me to rely on wet food, a solution that comes with its own set of challenges. Unlike dog owners, cat owners often face longer periods where their feline companions are home alone, making automated feeding a necessity.
The biggest hurdle for wet food-eating cats? No one is around to serve it. That’s where the Petkit Yumshare Daily Feast comes in – an automated feeder designed specifically for wet food, a concept that immediately caught my attention.
The Yumshare isn’t just about dispensing food; it’s about maintaining freshness and hygiene. It holds up to seven pre-portioned pouches of wet food, designed to work with a specific brand currently, but potentially open to others in the future.
Each opened pouch is on a strict 48-hour timer. After that, it’s automatically discarded, ensuring your cat always receives fresh food. The machine carefully portions out the food into a dedicated cup, resealing the pouch between feedings.
To further safeguard against bacteria, the Yumshare utilizes UVC ultraviolet light to sanitize each pouch. This commitment to cleanliness is a significant advantage for discerning pet owners.
The system doesn’t stop at dispensing. It intelligently manages leftovers. Whether your cat is a slow eater or leaves food behind, the Yumshare detects spoilage – either through a built-in AI camera or a timed clock – and disposes of it into a 15-cup waste compartment.
Complete control is at your fingertips through a companion app. You can customize portion sizes and feeding schedules, monitor food levels, and even view a live 4K video feed of your cat enjoying their meal.
The app also provides a history of your cat’s feeding habits, offering valuable insights into their appetite and overall well-being. It’s a level of detail that goes beyond simple automation.
One question lingers: the lack of refrigeration. Petkit argues it’s unnecessary due to the sealed pouches and UVC sterilization. However, the safety of keeping an opened pouch unrefrigerated for two days, even with sterilization, warrants further investigation.
Despite this concern, the Yumshare prototype is remarkably impressive. For cat owners with busy schedules, this device offers a promising solution to the challenge of providing fresh, convenient, and hygienic wet food meals.
