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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Excellent Cat Feeding Bowls
Perfect size. Easy to grasp with cut-out on the side. Non-slip. Just enough of a bowl-like shape to hold a little water mixed in with the good, if needed. I purchased two and alternate morning & night. Dishwasher safe, but they clean up easily just rinsing in the sink.
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Finally found the right stuff!!!
I didn't realize why Tommy was leaving most of his food in the bowl at meal time. Tried different bowls, different foods- nothing. Then I came across an article about whisker fatigue and tried these bowls. Eureka! Tommy eats every spec of food at every meal!
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Good price and cleans well
I love these. The cats can get to all the food, they’re priced well, and they’re easy to clean
Best Slow Feeder for Cats
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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.
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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.
Best Elevated Cat Bowl
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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!
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Sleek Design
My new rescue cat prefers to eat out of an elevated bowl. I was looking for something that is functional, yet aesthetically pleasing. This Frisco cat bowl is perfect. And, it does not skid at all. My cat loves it!
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Great cat bowls
Love these. Solid and they’re more plate like which is what I was looking for wet food. A little bigger/wider than I thought they would be but they’re good and the boys took to them right away
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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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.
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Great bowl set
My kitten likes to play with her water so the silicone mat is great for catching the water that spills. Another pro is that for some reason ants aren’t attracted to the dry food in the bowl that sits out (I have ants in my kitchen that I can’t get rid of no matter how many poison traps), unsure if it has anything to do with this bowl and mat design, but it’s great!
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Larger than I expected, (good thing) and very nice quality.
Rubber base is a nice wieght, and easy to clean. And the metal bowls are large enough, in diameter, that it makes it easy for two cats to eat at once.
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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These bowls are pure genius
We have had a persistent ant problem around the dog bowls, no matter how careful we are. The ants are energetic and athletic, but these bowls have completely defeated them. Now I see no sign of them and the dogs are happy with these larger bowls. They are much less messy in eating now. Love them!
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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.
Best Cat Travel Bowl
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convenient for the go
pros: lightweight, zips so you don't have to worry much about the bowl being dirty, two bowls, washable. cons: kinda flimsy: best to fill with food and water when it's set.
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Compact for Travel
These seem that they will be great for travel as they collapse and zip together. Perfect for on the go!
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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.
Best Bowl for Kittens
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Cute design
It's low and wide so my cat doesn't get whisker fatigue when eating. It's also colorful, which I, as the human, appreciate!
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It's cute!
This is the perfect size for my cats! Love the kitty on the plate, it looks like 2 of my kitties.
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The cat face
My black cat's bowl had a crack and I was looking for a new one. Then I saw the Frisco non-skid with the black cat. It's perfect. Only wish you had one with a Tortie face for my girl.
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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Re-write to a previous review
My original post regarding the pump on the water fountain not working was found to be an error on our part. We were not aware of the slide switch on the pump that will stop the flow of water. After we googled this pump we seen that our switch was in the closed position and after sliding the switch open our water fountain is in full working condition. I must truly apologize to the manufacturer and Chewy for the original post I posted. I also received an email from Chewy today stating that they are sending us a new replacement water fountain free of charge however, we will be contacting Chewy right after we post this to make sure that I pay...
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Helps my kitties stay hydrated.
I actually asked my vet about cat fountains before purchasing one. He said he highly recommended them because cats tend to drink more water from running water. And he was right! My cats love this fountain! Easy to use and assemble. And easy to clean too.
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Price and idea in general
Great idea wish I had known about it sooner. Unfortunately my cat never got to use it. She passed away although I did run it and it was easy to put together and runs so quietly! I think she would have loved 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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