What is the best bowl for a cat?

How to choose a cat bowl:

• Volume. The bowl should hold one serving of dry food at a time or per day. For an adult large animal, the daily norm is 65 grams, so the optimal bowl volume is about 200 ml so that the food does not spill out. A water bowl for adult cats should be the same volume as a daily food bowl or twice as large – about 400 ml. A kitten bowl may look like a saucer with low sides.

• Optimum side height utensils for a cat – 3-4 cm. The sides above can be uncomfortable, as the cat will rub against them with whiskers and vibrissae.

• Features of the breed. For cats with a flat face, there are special bowls with low sides and a corrugated bottom. For Persians, British or Exotics, you can buy one.

• Mouse shape. We do not recommend choosing bowls with corners, “ears”, etc. Food accumulates in these places, which is very difficult for cats to get, and very difficult for you to wash out.

• The quality of materials. Plastic must be food grade, metal must be stainless steel, and ceramic must be smooth and without chips.

Types of bowls

Plastic

Suitable for temporary use, but not permanent. It is convenient to take on trips: they are light, do not fight. After about a year, plastic bowls already need to be changed, because they leave the smell of food, scratches in which bacteria accumulate. From the water remains a plaque that cannot be washed off. If you buy this option, the plastic should be food-grade and dense. From thin plastic in cats, allergies can begin (tubercles and spots on the face).

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Metal bowls for cats

Which bowl is better for a cat: ceramic or metal? Metal is the most durable option. If it is made of stainless steel, then it does not deteriorate, does not break, and is easily washed. However, it is very noisy and rings with each pouring of feed. We advise you to choose a metal bowl for cats with a rubberized bottom or on a stand with rubberized legs, so that the cat definitely cannot knock it over.

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Ceramic

Durable and heavy, will not ride on the floor while eating. Ceramic is easy to clean and can be put in the dishwasher and microwave. Ceramics are hypoallergenic and safe for cats. These bowls come in a wide variety of designs, and you can even order a bowl with your pet’s name on it. Of the minuses: difficult to transport, can break and costs more than metal and plastic.  

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Glass

The properties are similar to ceramics. Heavy, will not ride on the floor. Easy to wash. There is a possibility of accidentally breaking them. You also need to monitor the chips and throw them away at the first chip so that the pet does not get hurt.

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On a stand

The stand gives additional stability to the bowl and is suitable for those cats who strive to roll the bowl before eating. Also, a bowl on a stand can be offered to cats that refuse to eat from a bowl on the floor. Perhaps the cat is simply uncomfortable to lean so low.

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Twinned

Usually the owners buy such bowls so that they use one part for food and the other for water. However, washing such bowls is very inconvenient: the water needs to be changed regularly, and dry food may still not be eaten. We’ll have to empty the food and wash the bowls. If you choose this option, we recommend using one part for dry food and the other part for wet food.

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Maze bowl

They turn feeding into an interesting game for the cat and awaken the hunting instincts in it. The cat does not just eat a portion, but gets its own food. These food puzzles develop the animal and keep it from getting bored. And also such bowls are suitable for those cats who eat their portion too quickly and are overweight.

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Non-spill bowl

With a special edge that does not allow water to spill.

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Folding rubberized

Suitable for travel, but inconvenient for daily use.

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Automatic bowl with dispenser

They can be for food or water of different types and types. Useful for cats who need fractional nutrition or who spend several days without an owner. Read our detailed article about automatic feeders.

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Rating of bowls for cats from Petstory

To understand which cat bowl is best, we ranked the models and rated each one on a 10-point scale. The evaluation took into account the quality of the material, the convenience of the design for cats, the appearance and price.

1 place. A set of ceramic bowls 200 ml and 320 ml. Not doubled, with a good height of the sides, universal. (1010)

2 place. Bowl “Cats with fish” ceramic. Funny, correct and versatile bowls. (910)

3 place. Bowl Petmax non-ferrous metal, rubber base. Does not slip, does not scratch, but rattles. (910)

4 place. Ceramic bowl Triol “Snow White”. Low sides and cute design with “ears”. (910)

5 place. VIPET silicone embossed play bowl. Educational food puzzle. (910)

6 place. Triol metal bowl on a stand. A simple and reliable set of two bowls with rubber feet. (810)

7 place. Ceramic bowl on a wooden stand. Pretty but can be uncomfortable. (810)

8 place. Set: bowls and Felix tray. Plastic budget bowls on a stand and a tray. (710).

1st place — Set of ceramic bowls 200 ml and 320 ml

Evaluation:  1010

Pros: Spill-proof ceramic bowls in two sizes: for food and water. The bars are the correct height. Funny design. Can be washed in the dishwasher and microwaved.

Cons: Not found.

Price at the time of publication: 990 rubles.

https://www.ozon.ru/product/nabor-keramicheskih-misok-dlya-koshek-i-sobak-2sht-200-ml-i-320-ml-220749386/

2nd place — Ceramic bowl “Cats with fish”, 380 ml

Evaluation: 910

Pros: The correct height of the sides, several color options. Good for food and water. Universal option.

Cons: No rubber bottom.

Price at the time of publication: 380 rubles.

https://www.wildberries.ru/catalog/10333592/

3rd place — Bowl Petmax non-ferrous metal, rubber base, 240 ml

Evaluation: 910

Pros: Nice design, non-slip rubber base. Lightweight, inexpensive.

Cons: Ringing.

Price at the time of publication: 187 rubles.

https://4lapy.ru/catalog/koshki/miski-kormushki-poilki-koshki/odinarnye/Petmax_Miska_dlya_koshek_tsvetnoy_metall_rezin__osnovanie_240ml_1018288.html

4th place — Triol ceramic bowl “Snow White”, 180 ml

Evaluation: 910

Pros: Low comfortable sides, the bowl is suitable for kittens, for cats with a flattened muzzle and other breeds. Nice design. The bowl is round, and the “ears” do not create extra corners in the bowl itself.

Cons: small size suitable for wet food or one serving of dry food. Not suitable for water.

Price at the time of publication: 169 rubles.

https://store4pet.ru/triol-miska-keramicheskaya-belosnezhka

5th place — VIPET bowl silicone embossed (fish) playing for slow food eating

Evaluation: 910

Pros: a very useful bowl for developing cats intellectually and physically. Suitable for older cats and those prone to obesity. It does not allow swallowing the entire portion at once.

Cons: the material is silicone, which a cat can ruin with its teeth.

Price at the time of publication: 266 rubles.

https://www.bethowen.ru/catalogue/cats/miski/odinarnye/miska-v-i-pet-silikonovaya-relefnaya-rybki-igrovaya-dlya-medlennogo-poedaniya-korma-seraya-15sm/

6th place — Triol metal bowl on a stand, 250 ml

Evaluation: 810

Pros: Stainless steel, rubberized stand feet, thanks to which the bowls will not slide on the floor.

Cons: ringing when pouring food. Not very elegant design.

Price at the time of publication: 215 rubles.

https://www.auchan.ru/product/miska-dlya-zhivotnyh-triol-na-podstavke-250-ml/

7th place — Ceramic bowl on a wooden stand, 400 ml

Evaluation: 810

Pros: beautiful and concise design, non-slip stand. Suitable for water.

Cons: the sides are too high for some cats.

Price at the time of publication: 1478 rubles.

https://www.ozon.ru/context/detail/id/193904254/

8th place — Set: Felix bowls and tray, 300 ml

Evaluation: 710

Pros: the bowls are made of thick high-quality plastic, there is a tray and stand, thanks to which the bowls do not slip on the floor, each bowl can be washed separately.

Cons: Made from plastic that won’t last long. Not all cats will be comfortable eating from a tray. Simple design.

Price at the time of publication: 513 rubles.

https://www.ozon.ru/product/nabor-miski-lotok-feliks-0-3-l-fioletovyy-201790830/