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Petlibro Launches Granary 2 Series: AI-Powered Cat Feeders Track Individual Eating Habits

New line of smart feeders includes models with cat recognition, built-in scales, and multi-pet support

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Petlibro has introduced the Granary 2 series of automatic feeders, a lineup that uses artificial intelligence and built-in scales to track how much each cat actually eats, rather than simply dispensing food on a schedule. The series includes four models priced between $129.99 and $249.99, with the top-tier versions capable of recognizing individual cats and adjusting portions accordingly.

Building on its earlier Granary line, Petlibro's new Granary 2 series aims to give cat owners a clearer picture of their pets' eating habits. The entry-level Granary 2 ($129.99) offers app-controlled feeding, precise portioning, and intake tracking. The Granary 2 Vision ($189.99) adds an AI-powered camera that can recognize up to 10 cats and track each pet's individual consumption.

For multi-cat households, the Vision Duo ($199.99) features two separate dispensing chutes and bowls so each pet receives its own portion. The flagship Granary 2 X ($249.99) uses AI recognition to provide individualized portioning for pets with specific dietary needs, according to the company.

The most significant upgrade across the series is a built-in scale that measures food remaining in the tray after dispensing. While traditional feeders only record when a meal was released, the Granary 2 can estimate how much food was actually eaten, how long the cat spent eating, and how its habits change over time. The companion app tracks intake, eating duration, feeding frequency, favorite eating times, and eating speed, building daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly patterns.

Smart feeders have become one of the most crowded categories in pet tech, with companies competing to add health-tracking features to what were once simple scheduled dispensers.

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Analysis

Why This Matters

  • Granary 2's built-in scale addresses a persistent gap in automatic feeders: confirming whether a pet actually ate its food, not just that food was dispensed.
  • Individual cat recognition in multi-pet households could help owners monitor each pet's health without separating them at mealtime.
  • The trend toward data-driven pet care mirrors broader consumer demand for quantified health metrics, now extending from humans to pets.

Background

Petlibro, a company known for smart pet feeders including a refrigerated wet food dispenser, is expanding into the increasingly competitive smart feeder market. The Granary 2 series builds on the company's existing Granary line, adding AI and weight-sensing capabilities that go beyond timed feeding. The pet tech sector has seen rapid growth as owners seek convenience and health monitoring for their animals.

Key Perspectives

Pet owners with multi-cat households: The ability to track individual eating habits via AI recognition (up to 10 cats) offers a practical solution for homes where feeding dynamics are complex. Veterinarians and pet health advocates: Detailed consumption data — intake, duration, speed, and patterns over time — could help detect early signs of illness or dietary issues. Skeptics: The premium pricing (up to $249.99) and reliance on app connectivity may limit adoption. Questions about long-term reliability and the utility of per-meal data versus simple scheduled feeding remain.

What to Watch

  • Real-world accuracy of the AI cat recognition and scale measurement in busy multi-cat environments.
  • Response from competitors like Sure Petcare and others that already offer microchip-based feeders.
  • User adoption rates and reviews, particularly for the higher-priced Vision and X models.

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