Cat Bowl: Eating and Drinking Well Organised for Every Day
Whether for wet food, dry food or fresh water: here you'll find bowls, automatic feeders and drinking fountains that suit your cat.
PetSafe Drinkwell 360 Stainless Steel Pet Fountain for Cats & Dogs
Regular price: €94.16
Kerbl Stainless Steel Cat Bowl, 13 cm, 300 ml, Dishwasher Safe and Rust-Free
Regular price: €1.10
Kerbl Ceramic Bowl Hungry, White/Brown with Motif, Dishwasher Safe
Regular price: From €5.12
Cat Bowl: Eat Well, Drink Well
The bowl is a fixed point in your cat's day. A good cat bowl stands securely, is easy to clean and suits your cat well in both size and shape. Alongside classic food bowls made of stainless steel, ceramic or metal, you'll find bowl mats, double bowls and spill-proof models here. That way the feeding area stays clean and tidy, and your cat can eat in peace.
Material and shape to suit your cat
Stainless steel bowls are sturdy, don't absorb odours and are dishwasher-safe. Ceramic bowls are heavy and hardly slide around, and they look nice in the kitchen too. Many cats prefer flat, wide dishes to deep ones, because their sensitive whiskers don't brush against the rim. A double bowl keeps food and water together, and a mat with a raised edge catches crumbs and splashes. Non-slip models stay put even when your cat pushes the bowl around while eating.
Automatic feeder, drinking fountain and water bowl
If you work long hours or want to spread several meals across the day, an automatic feeder with set feeding times helps. Drinking deserves its own attention: cats often take in too little water. A drinking fountain with moving water sparks their curiosity, and a separate water bowl in a quiet spot away from the food is often used more readily. That way you can set up eating and drinking exactly as it suits your daily routine.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my cat only eat from the middle of the bowl?
Deep or narrow bowls are often the problem, because the whiskers touch the rim. Try a flat, wide dish instead. Many cats will then empty the whole bowl.
How often should I wash the cat bowl?
Remove wet food leftovers after every meal and wash the bowl in hot water every day. Stainless steel and ceramic are the easiest for this, as they don't develop scratches where germs can linger.
Are plastic food bowls unsuitable?
Plastic gets scratched over time and absorbs odours, which puts some cats off. If your cat has chin acne, stainless steel or ceramic is usually the better choice. If you do use plastic, replace the bowl regularly.
The Right Bowl for Your Cat
A place to eat and a place to drink: often that's all it takes for your cat to feel at home. What matters is that the bowl stands securely and is easy to keep clean. If you're out a lot during the day, an Automatic Feeder reliably spreads small portions across the day. To make sure your cat drinks enough, a Drinking Fountain tempts her with gently bubbling, filtered water. If you prefer something simpler, place a Water Bowl made of stainless steel or ceramic in a quiet spot, ideally a little way from the food. Many cats then drink noticeably more. For daily meals you'll find non-slip food bowls, double bowls and bowl mats here.