<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3pnxep_0vqtcvXI00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3pnxep_0vqtcvXI00" width="1864" height="1164" ></figure>A new Bay Area startup is turning its attention to the often-overlooked feline market, potentially transforming how we feed our cats.Sphinx, a pet tech company founded by Grant Barnekow, is set to launch a cutting-edge wet cat food dispenser in late 2024. Dubbed the “Keurig for wet cat food,” this sleek device promises to address long-standing issues in feline nutrition and feeding habits.“To me, the problem couldn’t be more clear,” Barnekow told the Los Angeles Tribune. “61% of cats are overweight or obese, which means increased risk of cancer, diabetes, and other health complications. Despite our best intentions, we’re often feeding too much of the wrong stuff.”Cats are obligate carnivores, but feeding them the meat or wet food they need can be messy and inconvenient. This inconvenience leads many cat owners to opt for kibble, which is often full of carbohydrates and fillers that cats struggle to process effectively.Sphinx’s automatic feeder aims to solve these issues with a range of innovative features:<ol><li>Built-in refrigeration to keep food fresh;</li><li>A warming function to heat food to blood temperature, increasing palatability;</li><li>Customizable portion control with precise calorie tracking;</li><li>Scheduling that aligns with natural cat feeding behaviors;</li><li>AI to track consumption, preferences, and minimize food waste.</li></ol><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1aJrOr_0vqtcvXI00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1aJrOr_0vqtcvXI00" width="1864" height="1164" ></figure>The device works with proprietary food pods containing veterinarian-crafted recipes, designed to keep food fresh and oxidation-free. For those who prefer to use their own cat food, reusable pods are also available.“After years of being a pandemic cat parent with still no solution, I was fed up and dedicated myself to making the solution I wanted,” said Barnekow. “With Sphinx, I just wanted to know that I was feeding the right stuff in the right amounts to my cats—and make it super easy to do so.”This level of customization and convenience could be a game-changer for cat owners struggling to provide optimal nutrition for their pets. By reducing food waste and promoting healthier feeding habits, Sphinx could contribute to broader sustainability efforts in the pet food industry and potentially reduce the burden on an overworked veterinary system.As cat owners eagerly await the launch date, it’s clear that automatic feeders like Sphinx are poised to disrupt the status quo of feline feeding. Whether this startup can truly revolutionize how we care for our cats remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: it’s time to rethink how we’re feeding our feline friends.</div></body>

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AI-Powered Sphinx Automatic Feeder Set to Tackle Obesity in Cats

A new Bay Area startup is turning its attention to the often-overlooked feline market, potentially transforming how we feed our cats. Sphinx, a pet tech company founded by Grant Barnekow, is set to launch a cutting-edge wet cat food dispenser in late 2024. Dubbed the “Keurig for wet cat food,” this sleek device promises to address long-standing issues in feline nutrition and feeding habits.