Food and water dishes may seem pretty basic, but trust us—there's definitely more than meets the eye. Some cat bowls actually help prevent whisker fatigue, eliminate neck strain and promote good digestion. And, of course, you’ll want a type of bowl that is easy cleaning (preferably dishwasher safe!), helps contain messes and doesn’t harbor bacteria (pro tip: avoid plastic bowls).
We’ve rounded up the top-rated and best-selling cat bowls loved by Chewy cats and their parents alike. These top picks are the best cat bowls around and are sure to make mealtime more enjoyable for you both.
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Best Elevated Cat BowlFrisco Cat Face Wide Shape Elevated Non-Skid Ceramic Cat Bowl, 1 Cup $14 on Chewy -
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Best Overall
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Good for whisker fatigu
I just learned about whisker fatigue and think that is why one cat eats so little at a time. I think these bowls help. He still leaves most of his food to dry out and then complains about it but I do occasionally see him go back for more from this bowl.
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Great for wet food and whiskers
Really happy with these whisker-friendly bowls I got for my kitties. I add a little water to their wet food and there are no more messes outside the bowl! Diahwasher safe!
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Finally A Bowl My Cat Loves!
Well, I've bought all kinds of bowls and even flat dishes so mybcat would eat without pulling it onto the floor...what a mess! We stared feeding her on a silicone baking mat just so it wouldn't end up on smeared on the floor. My Cat eats with her paws....Until, I bought these bowls. Husband even made comment "oh boy just what wr need more bowls". To our surprise she ate from them! 1st time she tried eating from them she was use to her old ways. But from 2nd feeding on...she eats straight from the bowls like a Normal Cat eats!! Happy Cat, Happy Cat Parents! BUY These!!! They Work for Wisker Sensitive Kitty's!
Best Slow Feeder for Cats
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This slow feeder REALLY work!
I have 2 cats. One who gobbles anything and then tends to vomit from eating so fast. Then the grazer who eats so slow I often find the gobbler eating his food after he’s finished his own. This slow feeder allows BOTH cats to finish at theme time. I also think it forces the gobbler to eat slower, so less possibility of eating fast and then vomiting. Dishes are easy to keep clean and sized right.
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Fast eater
Our little cat move has a tendency of eating very quickly and then throwing up afterwards. These balls are a godsend. They slowed her down seven minutes. No more sickness after
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It works pretty well
This dish slows her down pretty well. Since the vet told me that it was OK to feed her more canned food than dry--which is what she prefers--I have been feeding her about twice as much as I had been, and this dish definitely slows her down so that she mostly doesn't throw up. She has to go all around the dish to get the food out, and that makes it work. It's slick and easy to wash. I am glad I got it.
Best Elevated Cat Bowl
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Adorable and my cats love it
As soon as I put it down my cat started eating out of it instead of the one that sits on the floor. She definitely prefers the elevated one
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Love this bowl!
This bowl is great! It is the perfect size for my cat’s food (and the water I add to it) without overflowing. I also love that the bottom has rubber to prevent it from being accidentally tipped by my cat, which happens often with other bowls.
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I looveee it
Is the first cat bowl that I really love. It's big enough so there are no spills. My cats loved it! 100% recommendable.
Best Cat Water Bowl
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Fantastic Waterer!
This 2.5 gal. waterer is a life saver for two active dogs. I have a Lab/Pit mix and just got a Malinois X and they’ve been going through some water and this helps me so much keep them with plenty of water. Especially with the summer coming. Couldn’t be more pleased.
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Doggy bowl
So easy and very easy to clean, the wide mouth makes it easy to get my hand in the jar to clean. Less spillage when setting it down
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It's a miserable redisign!
Nothing is good. I can't get the lid off the bottle. Water goes everywhere when l turn it over. I wish the lid on the old one had been polypropylene instead of styrene. If it had been I would still be using it. If you have any of the old ones I would rather have it. If I took a photo of I would show it in the trash. Thanks for nothing!!!
Best Ceramic Cat Bowl
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Beautiful and perfect size!
I got this to use as a water bowl for my 3 cats and its the perfect size! I love the print as well.
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Useful Cat Water Bowl
When my black cat decided that he didn't want to eat his meals in the room with his sister, I needed another water dish so I could feed him in a separate room. He likes drinking out of the new bowl, and so do the other 3 cats in my household.
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Beautiful bowl
I love the design. I got this bowl for water and the smaller matching food bowl for my cat. It’s perfect. It’s a good weight so he’s unable to push it around or turn it over.
Best Cat Food and Water Bowl Combo
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10/10
The rubber mat is amazing for keeping the bowls in place but also catching any dropped food. I love how flat the bowls are so my cats don't suffer from whisker fatigue. Overall so far a great purchase!
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Love the bowl/mat combo!
My guy is a messy eater and this is perfect! Bowls are easy for him to eat out of and easy to clean and I can quick wipe the off the mat when needed.
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Helps keep food & water area neat
I love that all of the pieces - the mat and both bowls - are dishwasher safe! We have a tiny puppy, but these are low enough that he could reach without trouble!
Best Stainless Steel Cat Bowl
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Dishwasher approved
I love that the bottom and top are separate, it makes them easy to toss in the dishwasher and we have, over and over and over. The cats like that these don't mash their whiskers around while they eat.
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We waste less food
Sad it's temporarily out of stock because Im slowly switching out my old cat food bowls with these. With these bowls, my cat leaves less food behind.
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Favorite Feeding Bowl
Out of the feeding bowls I've tried, this one is my favorite to use for my cats! While the silicone bottom is detached, I don't find this an issue personally and find it helps keep the silicone safe and allows me to dishwash the stainless steel bowls. The bowl is shallow, but since I do smaller feedings twice a day, I haven't had issues with the shallowness and it personally helps me visualize how much I'm feeding my cats. It definitely prevents whisker fatigue, and my cats can comfortably lick the bowl clean. If you have a fast eater or want to use this bowl for water, I would not recommend purchasing this bowl. Please use a cat water...
Best Ant Proof Cat Bowl
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Light and easy to clean
I've tried other bowls to feed my cats but these are the best. They have a rubberized section on bottom to secure them and the stainless steel is super easy to clean.
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Anti ant
In the summer I have a problem with baby ants and usually are always in the cat food when I had it on the floor now I have it on a plastic storage bin and so far nothing.
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Solid bowls
I'll have to wait for ant season to comment in full but they are quality bowls. If the anti-ant feature holds up I will order another set.
Best Cat Travel Bowl
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Very stable
This item is very stable for holding food or water in it. Weighted down enough to prevent tipping over. Which was a great feature for it.
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Durability
I have two of these. I travel a lot and this has worked out great while getting food/ water to my pup. I haven’t exactly been easy on them, and they’re still like new.
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Compact & Easy for Travel
Easy to use and pack up for traveling, rather than have to take my dog's heavy normal bowls everywhere. I keep them in my car so we have water bowls when we hike, travel, or go to the dog park. Very easy to use and well-priced.
Best Bowl for Kittens
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Really cute
I like the rubber ring that holds it in place in the hardwood. And it’s small size is nice.
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Very cute/small
It is just right for a average eater. Bowl is so cute but small & the food goes over the edges if you have a Big eater. I like that it doesn’t skid with the grip underneath it.
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Happy customer
These are a nice quality with a rubberized bottom so my cats dont push them all over the place. I also like that I can toss them in the dishwasher!
Best Automatic Cat Feeder
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Easy to Set Up And works Amazing
Let me tell you about how amazing this is’ we love it my cat might not as much but she comes running and knows! no more wondering if someone fed the cat and no more over eating for her lol
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Wonderful
This feeder came quickly and very well packaged. It comes with good instructions and is easy to set up and use. It comes in so handy if I need to be out at feeding time, as my dog is totally spoiled and wants dinner at exactly 5:00. I’m very happy with purchase.
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Portable and easy to use!
I like that this is easy to pack up and use anywhere. I plug it in because I dont have batteries. It's easy to program the amount of food and how often it's dispensed. I don't have to pay attention as much if I'm busy for one day. It's not for great dane amount of food, it's a normal dog size or can be used for a cat!!
Best Cat Water Fountain
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Happy
My cats love it, I was a little worried they wouldn’t drink from it but they did from the start
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Colors
She liked the fountain better than others but over time it developed the slime like all the other fountains and she used it less. Replaced it with a new one.
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Still Working After 3 Years!
We've had this cat water fountain for over three years now and it is still going strong. We have three cats who use it frequently. The only drawback is when we loose power the fountain stops and I have to revert to still bowls of water, which they now refuse to drink out of. LOL! So spoiled. One cat even flips the bowls over as if to say, "I refuse to drink this, peasant! Make my fountain work again lazy human!!" This cat also like to dip his paw in the fountain and take a mini bath. On the rare occassion, when he is in a saucy mood, he will pull the green top up and out of alignment which cause the fountain to not work properly. However,...
Picked out a sweet new bowl for your cat and wondering what to put in it? Check out our guide to the best cat foods for some fresh ideas on what kind of dry food, wet food and tasty toppers to feed your cat for a healthy and balanced diet.
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