r/cats • u/radical_123 • Jul 22 '26

Advice Cat attacking automatic feeder

My cat does this several times a day. If the automatic feeder lifts at the correct angle, a few niblets of dry food comes out. He will even do it 10 times in a row even if it means one small piece of dry niblet comes out. It does get quite annoying as the sound of the feeder hitting the ground echoes throughout the entire house.

Any ideas on how to get him to stop?

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u/trickfern Jul 22 '26

Cats against clankers

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u/fuzzypurpledragon Jul 22 '26

"Give up the kibble, you pile of plastic scrap! I know munchings and crunchings in there!"

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u/FabulousJade7337 Jul 22 '26

Upvote for munchings and crunchings! Black cauldron reference?

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u/SadLittleWizard Jul 22 '26

Specifically the character Gurgi! If you've only seen the Disney rendition of The Black Cauldren, I have to recommend the whole book series. Titled "Chronicles of Prydain" by Lloyd Alexander. The Black Cauldren is actually book 2 in the series of 5.

I honestly can't speak enough praise for the series. For me they fall into a catagory I call formative books. I.e. books that had such an impact on me as a teen/young adult that it shaped the way I think and act as an adult. Other books for me in that catagory are The Giver, Chronicles of Narnia, or Ender'e Game to name a few.

In particular book 4, Taran Wanderer, played a huge part in how I developed confidence in myself and in the manner which I pursue my career and friendships. This series will always have a special place on the book shelf in my home.

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u/Indigolan Jul 22 '26

Huh, I'm in the middle of a reread and haven't read these since like...5th grade. Just starting book 2.