SurePetcare has been making microchip-activated pet doors for years. The SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder applies the same logic to mealtime. It only opens for a registered pet’s implanted microchip or the included RFID collar tag. This means the food inside stays exactly where you put it.

The feeder works well in multi-pet homes where one animal needs a prescription diet or where a greedy cat keeps stealing the senior’s food. The lid closes onto a sealed bowl, which keeps dry kibble fresher and stops flies from getting in. It runs on four C batteries, and the unit measures about 13 inches wide by 10 inches tall. You get one single grey bowl and one split grey bowl in the box.

One honest limitation: you need to train your pet to use it initially. The lid is motorized and takes a second to open, which can spook a hesitant animal. Stick with it for a few days, and most pets adapt quickly. The feeder is a practical solution for households where food theft is a daily problem.