I have a Le Bistro pet waterer for my dog's "disaster water." It's not his regular water, but I keep it filled in case some emergency prevents me getting home, or a power blackout cuts our water. He drinks from it occasionally and it seems to work well.

Aren't some cats persnickety about dirty water bowls? That would be my only concern with cats and this type of waterer.

No experience with automatic feeders, though I have several friends who use them for dry food.

Pam