Since 2019, Petlibro has designed products for the intertwined lives of pets and their people. From smart feeders with health insights to ultra-filtered automatic fountains and AI-powered cameras, our award-winning products are engineered to magnify the bond between your pet and you.
Petlibro (petlibro.com) has 1,033 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 3.4 out of 5.
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Santa Clara, California
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2026
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Para nada recomendable. Se queda atascado a menudo y tengo que mover la comida para que vuelva a funcionar. Lo peor ha sido al irme de vacaciones, cuando la máquina me aparecía como offline en la app y dejó de funcionar. Tuve que llamar a un amigo para que diera de comer al gato, de lo contrario habría estado una semana entera sin comer.
Response from PetlibroAug 21, 2026
Hola Diego,
Gracias por compartir su experiencia. Lamentamos sinceramente la preocupación y la frustración que esta situación le ha causado, especialmente estando fuera de casa y dependiendo del alimentador para cuidar de su gato.
Los problemas de conexión que experimentó coincidieron con una interrupción inesperada del servicio de la App de Petlibro. El servicio ya ha sido restablecido y podemos ver que su dispositivo está nuevamente en línea. Sin embargo, entendemos perfectamente que esto no elimina la preocupación que sintió mientras estaba fuera ni el hecho de que tuvo que pedir ayuda a un amigo para asegurarse de que su gato recibiera comida.
También hemos tomado muy en serio su comentario de que el alimento se atasca con frecuencia. Este problema puede ser independiente de la interrupción de la App, por lo que nuestro equipo también revisará el funcionamiento de la dispensación, incluyendo factores como la alimentación eléctrica, el tamaño de las croquetas y el estado del rotor.
Dado que actualmente se encuentra fuera de casa, no queremos pedirle que realice pasos innecesarios o poco prácticos. Nuestro equipo de soporte trabajará con usted para determinar la forma más adecuada de comprobar el problema y encontrar una solución.
Hemos trasladado tanto su experiencia durante la interrupción de la App como el problema recurrente de dispensación a nuestro equipo técnico para su análisis. Agradecemos sinceramente sus comentarios, ya que nos ayudan a mejorar tanto la fiabilidad del producto como la experiencia de soporte.
Un miembro dedicado de nuestro equipo de soporte se pondrá en contacto con usted dentro de las próximas 24 horas para proporcionarle los siguientes pasos adecuados.
Lamentamos nuevamente que esta experiencia haya afectado su confianza en Petlibro y agradecemos la oportunidad de ayudarle.
Atentamente,
Petlibro Customer Support
MH
Marina H.
Great Feeder and Customer Service
I bought the Polar Wet Food feeder over a year ago. My cat took a few days to get used to it but once he realized it would feed him at the same time every day he started to love it. It makes things so much easier for me not having to get home on time to feed him every day- I can even stay somewhere overnight on a whim without leaving him hungry. It’s very easy to use and clean. Recently the motor that turns the lid had an issue and customer service was great- they put a lot of effort into trying to get it fixed and when that didn’t work replaced the feeder, even going to extra trouble when there were issues with delivery of the replacement. Also during the time when I was waiting for the replacement my cat would constantly go to where the feeder was supposed to be and meow piteously even if I had just fed him and he is overjoyed to have it back.
Response from PetlibroAug 19, 2026
Hi there,
Thank you for your message.
It is truly heartening to hear such positive feedback about our feeder and the support you received from our team. We are so glad that the feeder has provided you with the flexibility you needed while ensuring your cat stays happy and well-fed. Knowing that your cat is overjoyed to have the feeder back brings a smile to our faces.
Our goal is always to provide reliable products and helpful service, and we are glad we could make things right for you. Your patience throughout the replacement process is very much appreciated.
If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to let us know, we spare no effort to serve you.
TR
Thad R.
A+ Customer Service
My refrigerated automatic feeder is great but, after about two years, the refrigeration component died. And if my story ended there, I would be giving Petlibro two stars.
But their great customer service team (hat tip to Rita) helped me to troubleshoot my device and then, ultimately, replaced my faulty unit.
It's a joy and a relief knowing I can go away for a while day/night and my cat will be properly fed!
Thank you, Petlibro! I appreciate you.
Response from PetlibroAug 18, 2026
Hi there,
Thank you for your message. We are delighted that Rita and our customer service team were able to help resolve the issue with your refrigerated feeder.
We truly appreciate your thoughtful review and continued trust in Petlibro. It is wonderful to know you can feel confident that your cat will be properly fed while you are away.
Thank you again for your kind words and for being part of the Petlibro family. Wishing you and your cat many happy, well-fed days ahead!
AJ
Alex Johnston A.
PetLibro’s devices do not function as…
PetLibro’s devices do not function as advertised and their nonexistent customer service will completely ignore you when you’re trying to get your money back from these grifters. Stay away.
Update: PetLibro did reach out to me within 24 hours as promised. They offered me a 20% refund and went silent again when I reiterated that I want to return my feeders. I didn’t want it to come to this but I’ve had no choice but to file a complaint with my state attorney general to resolve this.
2nd update: it’s been over a week since PetLibro agreed to contact me to resolve my concerns. Don’t make the same mistake I did and give this company your money because you will NEVER see it back. I was promised a return label but it never materialized because these people are scammers. I’ve been fighting for weeks to get my money back and I’m hoping this review can save some other people from dealing with this shady company
Response from PetlibroAug 20, 2026
Hi Alex,
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We are truly sorry for the frustration and loss of confidence this experience has caused, especially when reliable feeding is so important for customers who depend on an automatic feeder while away from home.
The feeding issues you experienced occurred during the unexpected Petlibro App and cloud service disruption in August. Under normal operation, feeding schedules stored on the feeder are designed to continue running even if the App or cloud service is temporarily unavailable. However, during this particular incident, our technical team identified abnormal feeding-plan data affecting a small number feeders, which could interfere with scheduled feeding execution.
We also recognize that App feeding records during the disruption were not always complete or accurate. Our technical team has been investigating both the feeding-plan issue and the service disruption, and we are working on firmware and system improvements intended to reduce the risk of similar issues in the future. The next version will include further improvements to help reduce the risk of similar issues occurring in the future.
We can see that your feeders are currently online and operating again, but we fully understand that this does not undo the missed feeding events or restore the confidence affected by the incident. We sincerely appreciate the detailed information and screenshots you provided, as they have helped our team investigate what occurred.
We are also very sorry for your support experience. We understand how frustrating it was to reach out repeatedly and be told that someone would follow up without receiving the timely assistance you expected. Due to the current peak season and a significant increase in support inquiries, our response times have been slower than usual. Please rest assured that we are actively training new team members and improving our processes to increase efficiency,
Regarding your return request, troubleshooting and investigating the feeding issue were intended to help us understand what happened, not to delay or prevent an applicable return request. We remain committed to honoring our 30-day return policy for requests made within the applicable period, and we sincerely apologize if the handling or communication of your case gave you a different impression.
A dedicated member of our support team is already following your case and will contact you within 24 hours to provide further assistance based on your situation.
Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. We take both feeding reliability and customer trust seriously, and your feedback is helping us improve both our products and our support experience.
Sincerely,
Petlibro Customer Support
AC
Andrei Cristian Z.
Do not rely on PETLIBRO to feed your…
Do not rely on PETLIBRO to feed your pet while you’re away!
I bought this feeder because an automatic pet feeder should provide peace of mind when you are away. Unfortunately, my experience with PETLIBRO has destroyed that trust.
PETLIBRO recently suffered a major service outage that left customers unable to properly use their connected devices, with reports of scheduled feedings failing and pets being left without their expected meals. For a product whose primary purpose is to make sure an animal gets fed when its owner is not home, that is about as serious a failure as it gets.
What concerns me just as much is how PETLIBRO handled the situation. Communication was poor, customers were left uncertain about whether their pets were being fed, and critical comments on their social media appeared to be restricted or removed rather than openly addressed.
A smart feeder should fail safely. A cloud outage should never turn an appliance responsible for an animal's food into a paperweight. After this experience, I would not trust a PETLIBRO feeder as the sole way of feeding my cat while travelling.
Before buying any PETLIBRO connected product, I strongly recommend researching the recent outage, the company's response to it, and whether the particular device can reliably execute scheduled feedings without PETLIBRO's servers. I wish I had known this before purchasing mine.
The hardware and features mean very little if you cannot trust the feeder to perform its most important job when something goes wrong.
Response from PetlibroAug 20, 2026
Hi Andrei,
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We are truly sorry for the concern and loss of confidence this experience has caused, especially when customers rely on an automatic feeder to care for their pets while away from home.
The issues you described occurred during the unexpected Petlibro App and cloud service disruption in August. The App service has since been restored, and our technical team has been closely reviewing the feeding-plan issues reported during the incident.
Under normal operation, feeding schedules stored on the feeder are designed to continue running even if the App or cloud service is temporarily unavailable. However, during this particular incident, we identified cases where feeding-plan data did not behave as expected, which could affect scheduled feeding execution. We fully understand why this raised serious concerns about reliability.
We are equally sorry that our communication during the incident did not provide the clarity and reassurance customers needed. When pet owners are uncertain whether scheduled meals have been delivered, timely and transparent communication is especially important.
We also understand your concern about critical comments on social media. Petlibro does not intentionally restrict or remove negative feedback simply because it is critical. We are actively responding to customer reviews and concerns across our support channels. During this period, however, we have experienced a significant increase in inquiries, which has resulted in slower response times in some cases. We are actively expanding and training our support team and improving our internal processes so that customer concerns can be addressed more quickly and consistently.
At the same time, our technical team has completed an initial investigation into the feeding-plan issues reported during the service disruption. The next firmware version will include further improvements aimed at reducing the risk of scheduled feeding plans failing during future App or cloud service disruptions. We will also continue improving the related systems to strengthen overall reliability.
We understand your concern about relying on a connected feeder while travelling, and we take feeding reliability very seriously. Your detailed feedback has helped us identify where both our technology and our communication still need improvement.
A dedicated member of our support team is already following your case and will continue assisting you directly.
Thank you again for bringing these concerns to our attention and giving us the opportunity to improve.
Sincerely,
Petlibro Customer Support
MM
Mandy M.
⭐ 1 von 5 Sternen
⭐ 1 von 5 Sternen
Leider bin ich vom Kundenservice von Petlibro mittlerweile sehr enttäuscht.
Der Futterautomat wurde am 25.11.2025 gekauft und am 07.07.2026 reklamiert. Wir haben alle geforderten Tests durchgeführt und die entsprechenden Videos zur Verfügung gestellt.
Am 09.07.2026 wurde uns von Petlibro nach Prüfung ausdrücklich mitgeteilt, dass ein Hardwaredefekt festgestellt wurde und uns ein Ersatzgerät zugesendet wird. Die Lieferadresse wurde ebenfalls von uns bestätigt.
Danach haben wir jedoch kein Ersatzgerät erhalten und auch keine Versandbestätigung bekommen. Wir mussten uns deshalb selbst erneut bei Petlibro melden, um überhaupt herauszufinden, was mit der zugesagten Ersatzlieferung passiert.
Erst daraufhin wurden wir wieder aufgefordert, ein Video hochzuladen – obwohl der Hardwaredefekt zuvor bereits von Petlibro bestätigt und der Austausch zugesagt worden war.
Auch dieser erneuten Aufforderung sind wir nachgekommen und haben das Video fristgerecht hochgeladen. Trotzdem erhalten wir wieder keine Rückmeldung, während gleichzeitig die Frist für den Video-Upload abläuft.
Für mich ist dieser Ablauf absolut unverständlich. Wir haben alle geforderten Schritte mehrfach durchgeführt, der Defekt wurde von Petlibro bereits bestätigt und ein Ersatzgerät wurde ausdrücklich zugesagt. Trotzdem müssen wir immer wieder selbst nachhaken und werden erneut mit bereits erledigten Prüfschritten beschäftigt.
So stelle ich mir Kundenservice bei einem Unternehmen nicht vor. Die gesamte Reklamation zieht sich unnötig in die Länge und ist für mich inzwischen äußerst enttäuschend.
Nach dieser Erfahrung kann ich Petlibro leider nicht weiterempfehlen.
Response from PetlibroAug 21, 2026
Guten Tag,
vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Erfahrung so ausführlich zu schildern. Es tut uns sehr leid, dass sich die Bearbeitung Ihres Falls über einen so langen Zeitraum hingezogen hat und Sie mehrfach selbst nachhaken mussten, obwohl Sie die angeforderten Tests bereits durchgeführt und die erforderlichen Informationen sowie Videos zur Verfügung gestellt hatten.
Wir verstehen besonders gut, warum der Ablauf für Sie widersprüchlich und enttäuschend wirkte. Nachdem Ihnen bereits eine klare Einschätzung zu Ihrem Gerät mitgeteilt worden war und Sie Ihre Lieferadresse bestätigt hatten, wurden später nochmals zusätzliche technische Prüfungen angefordert. Diese sollten dazu dienen, die genaue Ursache weiter einzugrenzen und sicherzustellen, dass die passende Lösung für Ihren Fall bereitgestellt wird. Wir erkennen jedoch an, dass dieser Hintergrund nicht klar genug kommuniziert wurde und dadurch verständlicherweise der Eindruck entstand, dass bereits abgeschlossene Prüfschritte erneut von Ihnen verlangt wurden.
Wir möchten uns außerdem ausdrücklich für Ihre wiederholte Unterstützung bedanken. Sie haben die angeforderten Videos mehrfach und fristgerecht bereitgestellt und uns sogar darauf hingewiesen, dass die jeweiligen Links nur für einen begrenzten Zeitraum verfügbar waren. Wir verstehen, wie frustrierend es ist, wenn Sie sich die Mühe machen, die Unterlagen rechtzeitig bereitzustellen, aber nicht ebenso zeitnah eine Rückmeldung erhalten. Wir haben unser Support-Team daher angewiesen, Fälle mit zeitlich begrenzten Video-Links prioritär zu prüfen, damit die von Kunden bereitgestellten Unterlagen rechtzeitig berücksichtigt werden können.
Ebenso bedauern wir sehr, dass Sie mehrfach selbst Kontakt aufnehmen mussten, um überhaupt ein Update zu Ihrem Fall zu erhalten. Während der aktuellen Hochsaison ist das Anfragevolumen deutlich gestiegen, wodurch unsere Antwortzeiten in einigen Fällen länger als üblich waren. Wir wissen jedoch, dass dies die lange Wartezeit nicht entschuldigt. Wir erweitern und schulen unser Support-Team weiter und optimieren gleichzeitig unsere internen Abläufe, damit frühere Kommunikation und bereits abgeschlossene Prüfschritte sorgfältiger berücksichtigt und Fälle effizienter weitergeführt werden können.
Unser Support-Team hat Ihren Fall inzwischen persönlich weiterverfolgt und Ihnen bereits eine konkrete Lösung angeboten. Wir werden die weitere Bearbeitung weiterhin begleiten, um sicherzustellen, dass Ihr Anliegen ordnungsgemäß abgeschlossen wird.
Wir bedauern sehr, dass diese Erfahrung Ihr Vertrauen in Petlibro beeinträchtigt hat, und danken Ihnen dafür, dass Sie uns so detailliert auf die Schwachstellen im Ablauf aufmerksam gemacht haben. Ihr Feedback hilft uns dabei, sowohl unsere Kommunikation als auch unsere internen Prozesse weiter zu verbessern.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Petlibro Customer Support
MD
Margo D.
Research for better fountain
I have Petlibro fountain for about 4 years. Works without issues. Honestly, I'm keeping it because it seems one of my cats got used to drink water out of fountain. Beside of fountain, I have two bowls with fresh water (I'm washing bowls and pour fresh water into it every other day).About fountain -there is no way you keep water for 2 weeks, even it constantly moves in the device. I feel very bad for your pet if you do. I change filters and water every 5 days and even after 5 days, water does not look good, it appears stagnant, even slightly cloudy. All parts are covered with slimy film including the bowl. Nothing bad to say about the fountain device but if the company advertises it with instructions to replace filter every 2 weeks, then they should cover your pet's vet bills, or get prepaid to be sued. Another issue, the devise is counting amount of water drank by your pet incorrectly. I was wiping around the fountain and it counted as pet was drinking, it even specified how much. That is really silly, so dont go by the numbers. Maybe your pet just sitting near the fountain bowl and the machine counts that your pet is drinking. So how much is you pet really drinks? Just dont trust this "technology " and everything the company advertises.
Response from PetlibroAug 25, 2026
Hi Margo,
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback, and we appreciate that your Petlibro fountain has served you for about four years.
【1】Filter replacement and water freshness
We understand your concern about the recommended filter replacement interval. The two-week recommendation refers to the filter itself and does not mean the fountain should go two weeks without fresh water or cleaning. Regular water changes and cleaning are still important, and the actual frequency may vary depending on pet hair, saliva, dust, and the surrounding environment.
【2】Cloudy water and slimy buildup
If the water becomes cloudy or a slimy film develops, we recommend thoroughly cleaning the fountain components, especially the rotor, shaft, and rotor chamber, using the cleaning brush. This helps remove hair and buildup and maintain proper water circulation. You can also refer to our cleaning video here:
https://petlibro.com/pages/faq-video/wf-116-clean-pump
【3】Drinking record accuracy
We also understand your concern about false drinking records. Because the fountain uses sensitive detection, movement or vibration around the unit can sometimes be interpreted as a drinking event.
To help reduce false records, we recommend placing the fountain on a firm, flat, stable surface, keeping it away from appliances or high-traffic areas that may cause vibration, making sure the power cable is fully seated and not pressing against walls or other objects. These adjustments can help improve the accuracy of the drinking data.
【4】Further support
We were unable to locate a recent support case associated with the information available in this review. If the issue is still unresolved, please email us at [email protected] with a link to this review and a screenshot of it.
Thank you again for your long-term use of Petlibro and for sharing feedback that helps us improve both our products and guidance.
Sincerely,
Petlibro Customer Support
TF
Teresa F.
Dockstream 2 Smart Cordless water fountain
I bought a Dockstream 2 Smart Cordless Fountain - it worked fine to start with but within 24 hours the auto function failed and it won't connect to the internet - in essence I have a very expensive mains only non smart water fountain. Yes there has been an outage which was fixed days ago but after an initial holding response within a few hours - 7 days on, nothing! I have asked for a replacement and then a full refund but no comms at all with Petlibro. They are shockingly awful.
Update 28 Aug 26. After a 3 week wait, a replacement Dockstream 2 Smart Cordless water fountain arrived. Thus far, all working as advertised. They got there in the end so rating up from 1 to 3. I accept this was a very busy period for Petlibro due to an outage but some aspects of their Customer Service were still off despite one very helpful and informative Rep who did keep me informed so thank you Rose,
Response from PetlibroAug 25, 2026
Hi Teresa,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are truly sorry that your new Dockstream 2 Smart Cordless Fountain stopped performing as expected within such a short time, and we especially appreciate the time you have already spent troubleshooting the issue and providing videos for our review.
The recent Petlibro App service interruption has been resolved. We have also reviewed the information and videos you provided. In the first video, the second indicator from the right is the power indicator; when it is illuminated, the fountain is operating while connected to mains power. Once the fountain has successfully connected to Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi indicator does not need to remain illuminated continuously, so this behavior by itself does not indicate a connection failure.
In the second video, however, we can see that the power indicator is on while the fountain does not respond when you wave your hand in front of the sensor. We understand that the cordless automatic sensing function is one of the key reasons you purchased this model, so our team is continuing to review this behavior carefully.
If you need to submit additional device feedback through the Petlibro App, you can go to My → Feedback, select the relevant feedback type such as Product Issue, choose the affected device, and then submit your comments and any available screenshots or attachments. This information can help our technical team review the device data more closely.
We also sincerely apologize for the long delay in our responses. We are especially sorry that, after you had already completed the requested troubleshooting and clearly asked us to resolve the matter, you still had to contact us repeatedly for an update. Due to the current peak season, we have experienced a significant increase in customer inquiries, which has resulted in slower response times than usual. We are actively training additional team members and improving our processes so that each inquiry can be handled more efficiently. Your case has also been prioritized.
A dedicated member of our support team will follow up with you within 24 hours, review the results already provided, and offer the most appropriate next step for your situation.
We are very sorry that this experience has affected your confidence in Petlibro, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation while we work to address it.
Sincerely,
Petlibro Customer Support