How to choose the right bowl for your cat

Cat owners often focus so much on choosing cat food that they don't think about the bowls their furry friends eat from. This is, after all, a crucial factor in their cat's health and comfort. If you've ever noticed your pet taking food from its bowl and eating it off the floor, or frequently refusing to eat at all, you might want to consider changing its bowl.

Selection of material

Pet stores offer bowls made from three main materials: plastic, metal, and ceramic, each with its own unique characteristics that are important to know.

Material	Pros	Cons
Plastic	low cost; a wide selection of shapes and colors.	unhygienic - plastic bowls are difficult to clean from food residues, especially greasy ones; plastic bowls are too light, so it’s easy for your pet to push them or tip them over; Cheap plastic can release harmful substances.
Metal	Hygienic - bowls are easy to clean and do not accumulate plaque; durability - they cannot be broken or scratched.	Metal bowls are quite noisy, especially when paired with dry food. This can be off-putting for some cats.
Ceramics	hygiene; aesthetic appearance; Ceramics are a heavy material, so these bowls won't slide around on the floor.	higher cost; A ceramic bowl can be accidentally broken.

Shape and size

Once you have decided on the material, you need to choose the shape of the bowls.

Width. No cat likes bowls that are too narrow, as their whiskers may brush the edges. Based on your pet's size, choose a medium or wide bowl.
The depth of the food bowl should also be chosen based on the cat's breed. Flat-faced cats, like Persians, will find it difficult to eat from a bowl that's too deep. Conversely, avoid shallow bowls for long-haired cats, as they'll easily become dirty. All cats, however, prefer drinking from deep bowls.
Popular double bowls aren't actually all that convenient. Water and food constantly spill into adjacent bowls, which is very annoying for naturally squeamish cats.

It's also worth making sure the bowl doesn't slide on the floor. To do this, you can buy a rubber mat, a wooden or metal stand, or even a bowl with a rubber rim or suction cups at the bottom. If this is the case, remember to remove and clean the suction cups occasionally to prevent food debris from accumulating.

The best cat bowl models

Trixie. This metal bowl with a rubberized bottom is deservedly popular. It's very affordable and easy to use.
"Arc" by Dezzie. A metal bowl with a unique plastic stand that raises it slightly off the floor, eliminating the need for your cat to bend over.
Rogz Fishcake. This high-quality, non-toxic plastic bowl with a silicone bottom has a conveniently elongated shape to keep your cat's whiskers off the edges.
Hello Kitty double ceramic bowl. Its design keeps the sections separate, preventing food from getting into the water.

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