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 $16 on Chewy
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Best Overall
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Quality dish
Perfect for kitty access and they don't seem to making much of a mess, so it's a good deal all around.
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they’re eating all their food
Was using bigger, deeper bowls before. With this, they’ll eat all their food, and I don’t over feed (or overfill the bowls)
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perfect for weaning kitten
perfect height for little kitten just starting on solid food. She likes to put her paws in the bowl and there is plenty of room for her to do that and keep her paws clean. My only complaint is I wish they were microwave safe because she wont eat cold food so I have to heat it in a separate dish.
Best Slow Feeder for Cats
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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.
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Great Bowls
These plastic slow eating bowls are terrific. The arrangement of the fish make it impossible for the Cat to gobble down the food. Thus the cats have to take their time which eases digestion.
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Fast eating & throws up
I was very pleased to see how this made my cat eat slower & ended the vomiting problem. Well worth the cost. I wish I had known sooner.
Best Elevated Cat Bowl
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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.
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Just right
Very high quality, the right height and width. Cats prefer it over their other dishes because it does not pester their whiskers!
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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Henry's bowl
Henry loves his food & water dishes. He has had them since he was a puppy & won't eat out of anything else.
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Great purchase
My two cats love them.. I don’t have to worry about them turning them over and dumping their food and water out!
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Perfect for new puppy
This set is perfect especially for a new, small puppy. Low to the ground, spill edge and easy to clean.
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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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!
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Sleek and sophisticated looking while also doing as it claimed
We have major ant issues where I live and these bowls saved the day! The ants were gone within 2 days after finding they could not access these bowls. Made my cat happier as well.
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Actually work!
I have been using 2 of these bowels multiple times a day for 3 months and they worked without fail. I have a semi-feral cat that I feed wet food outside during the day and in the garage at night. The ants usually invade the wet food within 5 minutes. 100% success with these bowels.
Best Cat Travel Bowl
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Perfect Camping Bowl
We bought this for our Shih Tzu to take along on our family camping trips. Perfect size. Good quality. Washes well. Easy transport.
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Sturdy. Just large enough for my small dog.
Great soft texture but stand up well. The water bowl didn’t spill at all while we were driving in our camper. Collapsible so it’s easy to store when not in use. Definitely would recommend.
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Highly recommended
It’s very convenient when traveling it can hook up to a pet stroller or bag cleans very easily and travels well for pop up stop and water and food too
Best Bowl for Kittens
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Adorable
Got this and the bowl to match. Both seem like good quality ceramic. One of my kitties has super long whiskers and this seems to help her eat better than a more narrow container. The bowl I use for water.
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Cute dish.
I reviewed this with another dish inadvertently. If you are looking at "cute cat dishes" you will likely come across it. You'll know it when you see it. I recommend this dish for the "cute factor" and one cat in particular really seems to have warmed up to this particular dish. Crazy.
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Quality food bowel
I have been trying multiple bowels for my very senior cat. This is THE one. It holds the correct amount of food (per veterinarian) and it is easy for him to access all the food due to it's design. I highly recommend this cute food bowel.
Best Automatic Cat Feeder
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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.
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Best addition
This automatic pet food feeder has been a lifesaver for our family. You can set up multiple feeding times and voice record and call them to the bowl to eat. Depending on the size of your animal and how much food you give them at the time you may only have to fill it up once a week maybe even once a month. No more leaving for work and wondering if you fed the dog. The bowl will do it all for you.
Best Cat Water Fountain
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Works well, long-lasting.
I've been using this for a long while now; my elderly cat LOVES it and it works really well. Fairly easy to disassemble and clean.
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Easy to set up
One kitten took to it right away. She is the bold one. After a week of watching, the other kitten started drinking out of it too. I think they drink more water this way and they don't smack water all over the place. The kittens are around 6 months old.
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Awesome
This thing is amazing. It's small and inconspicuous but works for all 4 of my cats. It's quite and easy to use. My cats flocked to 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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