Provides pre-scheduled feeding when you can’t be home to serve it yourself. Eight compartments each hold more than 12 ounces of canned or dry food. Ice trays between the base and the bowl help keep the food fresh for up to 12 hours. Digital timer/dispenser with voice-recording capability lets you leave a reassuring message for your dog. Veterinarian recommended for diabetic pets and also a good choice for providing medicine on schedule when you are away from home. Unlike other automatic feeders, you can pre-program the preferred time of day for feeding. Can be set to dispense food 8 times for one day, 3 times per day for 2.5 days, 2 times per day for four days or 1 time per day for eight days.