#$%^&*AU2012101708A420130110.pdf#####ABSTRACT A feeding device for an animal is disclosed. The feeding device comprises at least one receptacle for holding food and/or liquid for the animal, wherein the at least one receptacle comprises an opening having a peripheral edge, a cover means movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein the cover means substantially covers the opening of at least one receptacle in the closed configuration, and wherein the cover means comprises at least one peripheral skirt portion which extends generally along the peripheral edge of the opening of the at least one receptacle in the closed configuration, and at least one control means being operable by the animal for moving the cover means to the open configuration to allow the animal access to the food and/or liquid in use.CC m 00 CA 8 *,
