Best Cat Food Bowls of 2018
Size Comparison
Here's a table showing the approximate capacity and bowl size for our top-rated Cat Food Bowls and Feeders.
| Rank | ______________________ | Bowl Width | Capacity | |
| 1 | Necoichi Raised Cat Food Bowl | | 4.3" diameter (regular) 4.9" diameter (large) | 1 x 1 cup (regular) 1 x 1.5 cups (large) |
| 2 | Catswall Design Raised Mutli-Cat Feeder | | 4.5" diameter | 2 x 1 cup |
| 3 | PetFusion Elevated Pet Feeder in Premium Anodized Aluminum | | 5.75" diameter | 2 x 3 cups 1 x 1.6 cups |
| 4 | Pawfect Pets Premium Elevated Cat Feeder | | 5.25" diameter | 2 x 1.5 cups 2 x 2.5 cups |
| 5 | Catit Style Glass Diner | | 4.5" diameter | 2 x 1 cup |
| 6 | Luase Stainless Steel Feeder | | 3.9" diameter (small) 5.1" diameter (medium) | 2 x 1 cup (small) 2 x 2 cups (medium) |
| 7 | PetFusion Elevated Pet Feeder in Premium Solid Wood | | 5.75" diameter | 2 x 3 cups 1 x 1.6 cups |
| 8 | Neater Feeder | | 4.5" diameter | 2 x 1 cup |
| 9 | UPSKY Smart Feeding Station | | 5" diameter | 2 x 1.5 cups |
| 10 | Comsmart Stainless Steel Cat Bowls | | 4.7" diameter | 2 x 1 cup |
Quantity
As a rule of thumb, you should have at least one food dish per cat in your house. In multi-cat households sharing a single food bowl will definitely lead to food wars. If you feed your cats a variety of wet food and dry food, it’s a good idea to have dedicated bowls for each type of food. If you don’t use a pet fountain for water, you’ll need another bowl for that. Your typical water bowl should be larger than the food bowls.
Material
Plastic, ceramic, stainless steel, and glass are the main materials that cat bowls are made of. While plastic food bowls are usually the least expensive, they aren’t recommended because plastic can cause feline acne. Stainless steel bowls are the most common and are very practical because they are rust-resistant and dishwasher safe. Ceramic and glass bowls are good alternatives as well. While they might be more breakable, some have the added benefit of being microwavable.
Features
Elevated Bowls – Elevated bowls have an advantage over standard food bowls because they are better for digestion. They’re also more difficult for your cat to knock over. Look for elevated or raised bowls that are between 3" and 4" off the ground.
Non-Slip – Look for food bowls that have weighted bases, rubber feet, or non-slip bottoms. Cats can get pretty rambunctious and picking up a hundred pieces of kibble off the floor is not fun.
Round Bottom Bowls – Most food bowls are round and have flat bases. Wet food tends to get stuck in the corners and is difficult for your cat to get and even more difficult for you to clean. Rounded bottom bowls make life easier for both cats and humans.
Whisker-Friendly Bowls – Lots of cats have whisker sensitivities when eating. You'll want to make sure the food bowl you choose is wide and shallow enough that your cat won't be bothered by their whiskers touching the sides.
