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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Great Product Great Value
I love these bowls. They are easy to clean and my cats seem to eat slower. I previously bought ceramic dishes for them but somehow they managed to knock one off the counter and onto the floor and there were shards of the bowl everywhere. I am thankful that I was in the next room or it could have been a nightmare.
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An upgrade to my cat’s existing food dish!
I have been using a regular ceramic plate for years with my cat. He is a cat who tends to spread his foot all over the plate when he is eating. These “bowls” have made it much easier for him to eat his food as there are grooves in the design to catch food and make it easier for him to pick up. The curved shape is also enough to keep food from falling out while avoiding the problem with his whiskers hitting the sides of the bowl. The fact that these are machine washable was an added bonus. I would recommend to anyone with messy eaters, particularly when it comes to wet food.
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Dog Bowls
I originally bought the bigger, more expensive bowls that are smooth inside. These have ridges which make them easier to clean.
Best Slow Feeder for Cats
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Works very well!
It is shallow and makes it easy for my cat to get the food, much slower. It has made a huge difference in her throwing up.
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easy to clean
i got this for my small dog. some of the other 'slow-feed bowls' have high bumps, making it more difficult to wash out. this is just right and the little fishes are just big enough to slow him down but not frustrate him. i didn't tell him this was made for cats...
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Slows her roll
My Tinkerbell loves her food but eating too fast caused her to throw up. This bowl is helping her slow down so she doesn’t get an upset tummy.
Best Elevated Cat Bowl
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Simple and sturdy
Our cat is a long boy, especially in the neck, so anything can take the stress off bending down to eat is already a win. He also seems happier with the wide, shallow bowl not straining his whiskers as much; he finishes more meals without taking breaks away from the bowl.
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100% Recommend!
The Cat Face Elevated Non-Skid Bowl by Frisco has been my favorite pet bowl investment. I have noticed a significant difference in my cats' ability to eat their food comfortably. Bowl is easy to clean. Non- Skid Feature works well. 10/10 Would Recommend!
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So cute!
I ordered three as holiday gifts - one for each cat in my life! The design helps prevent whisker fatigue (so they don’t move their food to the floor to eat it). Elegant and fun for my feline friends!
Best Cat Water Bowl
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It works as described
I have two dog children one weighs 122 lb The other ways 70 lb in the winter time they're in the house way more and I'm having to change it everyday. I should have got a bigger one for those sized dogs.
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No more refilling bowls every day!
With 3 cats and a dog, having multiple water bowls and checking to make sure they're full was not working for me. This is a nice, wide bowl that is easy to fill. Everyone loves it and uses it. Sometimes they line up, like they're waiting for their turn at the watering hole, lol. No issues with slime or spillage.
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Super easy to clean
This was the only waterer I found with a bottle opening big enough to put your hand inside for cleaning
Best Ceramic Cat Bowl
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Super cute!
Use this for my cats food bowl. He seems to like it. It’s also super cute so that’s a plus!
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Our cat loves this
He would NOT drink water from a stainless steel bowl and was only drinking from ceramic, so this did the trick! Thank you!
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Great!
I love this dish bowel for my cat. It is the right portion amount when giving my cat her prescription dry food.
Best Cat Food and Water Bowl Combo
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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!
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Perfect for messy kitty...
I love love love this set and I got it on clearance which makes me love it even more! The shallow bowls come out of the mat easily and I can wash them as often as needed and are stainless steel - so I don't have to worry about hard water stains or any other stains. The mat washes up just as easily.. (I don't know about the dishwasher as I don't have one) It looks really nice on the floor in the kitchen off to the side, and she cannot scoot it all over or play with it.. it stays put! I am very pleased, it is just what I needed as a pet owner. My cat however, doesn't know how to drink water from a dish apparently, so that is taking some...
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These little bowls are awesome
I bought this for my cat that drinks water from the very side of the bowl to keep him from making such a mess. I really like that the silicone mat catches so much of the mess the little guy makes.
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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I bought it to prevent ants from getting into the food.
I like that is does not skid across the floor, even when my cat tries to bury the food. It can be washed in the dishwasher. It holds enough food for 3 cats for 1+ days. Since I bought these, I now have a pest control service, and absolutely no ants.
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Look great!
I haven’t used these bowls yet, but they look like they will discourage ants. In the summer my cat’s(Muzby) outside bowl gets overrun with ants. I am hopeful food I put in her outside bowl will no longer have an ant issue. I’ll keep you updated.
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Ant Proof Bowl Set
Got this bowl set for a stray kitty that's been coming around lately. Keeping a pan of water clean and refilled under my old plastic set was getting tiresome. This set requires no water underneath and so far has been working perfectly outside and in Keeping the ants out!
Best Cat Travel Bowl
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Perfect for travel
I made a go-bag to keep by the front door. the collapsible bowls are perfect for our emergency kit!
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Travel bowles
Gave this to my son for their dog. They take him hiking and on trips so it works very well.
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Love these bowls.
This is an awesome product. I love it. You can adjust the size of the bowl which makes it convenient and versatile. I have 4 kittens and they worked perfectly. They are also very easy to clean. The perfect bowls for traveling.
Best Bowl for Kittens
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Love this cat dish!
Beyond the cute design, it’s a nice size for a normal cat size feeding of dry or wet ( but if you like to put a couple day’s worth of dry food down, it would be too small). It’s also low enough to make eating easy for you cat.
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Perfect
This is the perfect size for my kitten. He eats well out of them. Not to mention the dish is so adorable.
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Darling Dish
I got this for my daughter who lives with her black cat. I often seek out cute black cat items for their place. I came across this dish on Chewy, and delighted in it. The bowl itself is as cute in person as in the pic. I'm going to put her favorite chocolates in it, and give it to her for Valentine's Day. It's a good thing it's a shallow dish, as she likes expensive chocolate.
Best Automatic Cat Feeder
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Trustworthy
We’ve used this for several vacations now. Easy to set up to disperse several times a day. Perfect for feeding our kitty while out of town.
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Convenient Feeder
This automatic feeder is easy to set up and use. I like how it is programmable in terms of the amount of food that is dispensed and how often it is dispensed. My cat learned how to eat from it in a few days.
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I love the timers
My Ka'Pone loves that he gets fed automatically now. He recognizes the sound of it dispensing & knows it's dinner time. It was easy to set up & keeps his food safe from the racoons too. Now all my babies have automatic feeders & fountains so it's a lot less work on me early in the morn & later in the evening. I keep them clean & full every weekend & that seems to work out just fine. It's a good size & a very functional addition to our lives.
Best Cat Water Fountain
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Cats love fountains
My cat had urinary surgery and needed to drink good quantities of water. He takes good, long drinks now. Water filter keeps it fresh and clean.
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Best water fountain for cats!!
My cat loves this fountain. She drinks more water out of it than she did a bowl. It doesn't even make a sound. Highly recommend!
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My cat loves this
My cat wouldn’t drink a lot out of a bowl, but with this water flower fountain he is drinking a lot more
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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