Gardner Pet Automatic Dog Water Dispenser Gravity Stainless Steel Waterer & Food Feeder…
- Cat Feeder
- 16.3 cups
- Battery
- Stainless Steel
- More reviewed than 85%
A no-power, gravity-fed stainless steel water and food set that suits medium and large pets needing longer stretches between refills.
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How it ranks among the 52 cat feeders we track
4.3★ across 3,263 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,263 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Gravity-fed stainless steel water and food dispenser set for medium and large dogs, cats, and other pets, with two roughly 1-gallon capacity units, one for water and one for dry food.
This is a gravity system rather than an electric or battery-powered feeder, refilling the bowl automatically as the pet drinks or eats, with no batteries involved. The stainless steel construction is a step up from plastic for owners concerned about durability or bacteria buildup over time.
- Gravity-fed water and food set
- Stainless steel, BPA free
- About 1-gallon capacity per unit, x2
- For medium and large dogs, cats, other pets
Who it's for
Works for multi-pet or single medium-to-large pet households wanting an unattended, no-power water and food setup that can go a day or more between refills. Less suited to owners who want app-controlled or scheduled portioning, since this is a purely gravity mechanism.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- No batteries or power required
- Stainless steel bowls resist scratching and odor buildup
- Two roughly 1-gallon units cover both food and water
- Gravity feeding does not portion or schedule meals
- Labeled automatic but has no electronic controls
Performance notes
Gravity dispensers work by keeping the reservoir sealed above the bowl so water or food only flows down as the level drops, keeping the bowl topped up without any power source. The stainless steel bowls are easier to clean and more resistant to scratching than plastic, which matters for reducing bacteria buildup.
Specifications
| Brand | Gardner |
|---|---|
| Model | HK161 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.56 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 13.2 × 7.8 × 16.7 inches |
| Dog Breed Size | Medium |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 16.3 cups |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Dark Grey-Sets |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Batteries Are Included | No |
| Included Components | Food Feeder, Water Dispenser |
| Other details | |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '3,263', 'stars': '4.3'} |
| Additional Features | Automatic |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Asin | B0CQ7LZQXX |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Dry Food |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,187 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #40 in Automatic Cat Feeders |
| Product Care Instructions | Clean after Use |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Gardner-zlws |
| Manufacturer | Gardner Pet |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Model Number | HK161 |
| Style | Water & food dispenser set |
| Target Species | Cats, Dogs, dogs |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cat feeders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Pet Automatic Dog Water Dispenser Gravity Stainless Steel Waterer & Food Feeder…This product | 4.3 / 5 | 3,263 | 4.0 / 5 |
| oneisall Automatic Cat Feeder for 2 Catsoneisall | 4.6 / 5 | 3,800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Automatic Cat FeederAutomatic | 4.4 / 5 | 4,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PETLIBRO RFID Automatic Cat FeederPETLIBRO | 4.2 / 5 | 19,000 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PETKIT Automatic Cat Feeder with CameraPETKIT | 4.5 / 5 | 851 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Gardner HK161
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this feeder need batteries?
No, it's a gravity-fed system with no batteries or power required.
What's included in the set?
One gravity water dispenser and one gravity food feeder, each roughly 1-gallon capacity.
What pets is it sized for?
The listing recommends it for medium and large dogs, cats, and other pets.