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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Shallow bowl eases whisker stress
I noticed my younger cat pulling food out of the standard food dish with his paw and eating it off the floor He has long whiskers and I think he was uncomfortable with them touching the sides when he ate These bowls have helped Plus very easy to wash and are dishwasher safe
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Pack of two shallow bowls!
I now have enough of these great whisker-fatigue relief bowls to fill the top rack of the dishwasher. Definitely a fav here. Thicker and more comfortable to handle than the sharp edge metal ones, and lighter weight too. Cats love them.
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Whisker Whisperer!
This bowl allows eating without whiskers being touched ( and possibly stunted ) by the sides of a bowl. It’s a good looking pair. NOTE: Careful when ordering. The bowl+stand come in identical boxes, easy to overlook and mis-order like I did!
Best Slow Feeder 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.
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The bowl helped my 2 shelter kittens eat slower
My new babies were living with adult shelter cats and had to hurry to eat so the others didn’t steal their food. The slow feeder does slow them down.
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Poor baby
My cat inhales her food then throws up. She does not like her new bowl but it does its job because she has to work to get the food and can’t gobble it up.
Best Elevated Cat Bowl
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Design
Great looking bowl. The mid century fish pattern is fantastic! Also love the non-skid bottom. Well constructed. Highly recommend.
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Great Dish
My cat is 15 and I always try to find items to "help" her and this one is great! She doesn't have to hunch over. And the non-skid bottom is great too!
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Love this elevated cat dish
I so love this dish for my elderly lady cat. It is nicely weighted and does not slip around on a granite countertop. The dish part is shallow yet plenty of room for dinner or a sprinkling of night time treats. The cat loves it. I love it. The design and graphics are so cute and blend in well with neutral colors.
Best Cat Water Bowl
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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
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Good for thirsty doggos!
With this we only have to refill the the water for our two pups a couple of times a week, instead of refilling the bowl multiple times a day.
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Great water
I bought a 'high end waterer" for my dog some time ago and returned it. Why/ 1. The body of this waterer makes it so much easier to turn over. 2. The depth of the water is around 1 inch, perfect for my dog. The others were around 1/4 inch. 3. The "high end" ones need shaking every so often to make the water flow which is very annoying. I never have to that with this waterer. I highly recommend this one.
Best Ceramic Cat Bowl
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Beautiful
Definitely a beautiful piece and matched my bedroom attire. Has held up strong, thick ceramic would highly recommend for 1 to 2 cats.
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Great bowls
These bowls are light enough for me to easily carry but still big enough for the animals to easily use.
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Love this non-slip cat bowl
Not only is this cat dish cute, it also is non-skid. No more spilled water. No more dry cat food knocked over.
Best Cat Food and Water Bowl Combo
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Exactly what I was looking for!
Using for cats but large enough for dogs. You don’t have to buy a separate placemat with your bowls for this, it’s 2 in 1! Easily cleanable.
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Great for an extra dish
I have multiple cats and this is a great extra dish to have out to they have food and water throughout the day.
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I loved the idea of the bowl and it was good quality. I didn't realize how big it was until I received it! Was too big for our pet but is a good size bowl for a dog and of great quality. Would Recommend.
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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They work
I will say these work and kept the ants out. I should have done a better job of looking at the description though, because these bowls are tiny. Like more for the size of a pet rat or Guinea pig or ferret. But they did keep the ants out which is what I needed.
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Perfect size and don’t slip
Perfect size for our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. They do not slip or tip. We use as water bowls in other parts if the house for easy access to water when not near kitchen.
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Ant free food!
I feed a couple of cats on my carport and have a problem with ants. I tried various solutions and nothing worked. THESE BOWLS ACTUALLY KEEP THE ANT OUT!!! No ants in the food!
Best Cat Travel Bowl
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Best purchase I’ve ever made for my fur baby
The collapsible dish is very convenient. It is very easy to travel with and I love the fact that you unzip it and you have two bowls. It is very convenient.
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collapsible
I really like this. We have 2 dogs and an RV. The collapsible feature comes in very handy. Space is limited in any RV.
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Nice travel bowls
This is a handy travel bowl set. It zips for easy transport. There is a clip attached to a silicone ring that makes it easy to attach to a bag or pack.
Best Bowl for Kittens
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So cute!
My black cat, Jack, needs some wet food due to urinary issues. We use dessert plates from the house and wash daily. I bought this on a whim and love it. So now he has this every other day! I also needed shallow feed bowl and this has just the right amount of edge.
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Excellent dishes
These dishes are the perfect feeding size for my cats, they stack nicely both in my cabinet and in the dishwasher, and they’re cute besides.
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The black cat face
My aunt has an 18 yr old black cat. I bought it as a gift for him. My aunt said it met his approval
Best Automatic Cat Feeder
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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.
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Auto feeder
This product is very very convenient and it's portable. My dog got used to it pretty quick. Very great project, would recommend and purchase again.
Best Cat Water Fountain
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It's a kitty fountain
I love the decoration and how the water flows through the pedal. What I really love is how my 2 kitties drinks from it all day
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Water intake is crucial to cat health!
My other water fountain was old so I needed a newer one for the foster room. It did have a stainless steel basin which I prefer but haven't been able to find. Its easy to clean too. That's a plus. And it's quiet!!!
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No more spills
My cats don't throw half the water on the floor anymore! And you can water it like a plant to refill it!
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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