Which cat bowls are best in our opinion? It’s simple:

• Stainless steel
• Wide diameter
• Shallow depth

We'll explain why we think this. 

Stainless steel bowls

Why stainless steel?

• Easy to clean
• Durable
• Won’t crack or break

Stainless steel is regarded as the best material for animals food and water bowls. It’s durable so won’t break, crack or smash.  Easy to clean and dishwasher safe. But most importantly due to its hard surface they won’t contain toxins and accumulate bacteria.

Wide diameter and shallow depth

The main reason that cats like shallow, wide bowls are mainly down to their sensitive whiskers. Cats don’t like their whiskers touching the sides. It allows our furry friends to eat and drink their food and water without irritating them and causing whisker fatigue.

What is whisker fatigue.

Cats whiskers are highly sensitive, and are connected to their nervous system, making them a vital part of a cats spatial awareness. When their sensitive whiskers brush or touch the sides or surfaces repeatedly, it adds stress on the sensory system. This in turn could put them off from using the bowl entirely.

Ceramic bowls

Ceramic bowls are a good second option. They are safer then plastic and are available in lots of attractive styles. However, since they are relatively fragile, if they do become chipped or broken they should be replaced, as they could harbour bacteria harmful to your cat. 

Plastic bowls

We don’t recommend any plastic bowls as they harbour bacteria and toxins. Whilst some plastic cat bowls may be certified as FDA (food safe) they may still contain substances which could be potentially harmful to your cat.

Cats can also be allergic to plastic, so eating and drinking from plastic containers can cause acne and skin conditions. These often look like sores on the chin or mouth that get worse after each time your cat eats or drinks.