The unit has a hood with sensors on both sides so when the cat approaches the front of the feeder and sticks its head under the hood to eat, the sensors recognize the microchip ID and open by swinging the transparent lid up that is blocking the food, allowing the cat to eat. HOW THE SUREFEED WORKS Cat eating from SureFeed Microchip pet feeder 1 x Split-portion gray bowl (to feed wet and dry food).1 x Single-portion gray bowl (to feed dry food).Front opening dimension: 8.26” W x 6.10” H (Feeding area dimension).Feeder dimensions: 12.5” D x 9.1 W x 7.87” H (Overall dimension of the feeder).It works with 4-C alkaline batteries (not included).Removable bowl, mat, and lid for easy cleaning.Rubber seal around the bowl’s top edge forms a sealed lid, keeping the food sealed and fresher.Lid protects food and keeps smell and flies away from the food.It comes with a single portioned bowl for dry food and a split portioned bowl to feed wet and dry food.Ideal for cats on prescription diets or special diet food.It keeps children from manipulating or eating the cat’s food.Selective feeder system that stops other pets from eating your cat’s food.
It accepts up to 32 microchip IDs in its memory.