(Part 2) Best basic cat bowls according to redditors

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We found 85 Reddit comments discussing the best basic cat bowls. We ranked the 38 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.

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Top Reddit comments about Basic Cat Bowls:

u/AirmanFinly · 44 pointsr/BikiniBottomTwitter

if it only eats the middle and then complains that the bowl is "empty" while the sides still have food, then its probably because of "whisker fatigue". Cats don't like it when their whiskers constantly bend from touching the sides of the bowl so they don't like to eat from the sides. You should look into bowls that help with this like the dr catsby whisker relief bowl or the lordly puss oblik pet bowl

u/FosterKittenMama · 20 pointsr/bulletjournal

Oh! Oh! If you can't tell by my username, I can help here!

First of all, based on the $85 fee I'm assuming you're adopting adult cats? Thank you so much! Adult cats take forever to find their furever homes. If they're kittens THANK YOU for adopting them in pairs! It's more important than most people think! But no matter what, the one time fee means that you're choosing to adopt instead of supporting a breeder. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this! I foster kittens that are constantly coming and going, so I've gotten a pretty good list of cheap things that work well. Sorry in advance for the wall of text. If you need ANY help at all when it comes to anything cat related, please ask!

  • Food - Make sure you give them whatever the shelter gives them even if you plan on transitioning. It's important that you do it slowly. Here is a good article about how to do it. I highly recommend not going cheap here. If you spend money on one thing, a good diet is where to spend it on! I recommend grain free and/or limited ingredient diets, but I'm not a vet so I'd talk to yours about specifics.
    • Food bowl: You wouldn't think a little bowl would be so damn expensive, but it is. I have a dozen or so of these bowls for the kittens since I use many at a time, but I'd recommend starting out with 4 and see how you do there. Basically have 4 bowls (two to give to each cat for food, and an extra 2 for when the dirty bowls are in the wash). Almost any bowl will work, including the ones you have, but if you were thinking of buying one of those $73.12 bowls because you think your cat needs it and it has a silicone bottom, don't. They're a huge waste of money.
  • Litter/box: Skip all the weird stuff/scents to put in your litter box to get rid of the smell. Just get unscented litter and baking soda. Sprinkle the baking soda on the bottom of the box, fill half your litter, sprinkle some more, fill the rest of your litter. You will also want 2 litter boxes at a minimum. The general rule of thumb is a box per cat + an extra one. As for litter box, I love this one, and here looks like a cheaper and similar version. As for litter, I HIGHLY recommend clumping because non clumping is a nightmare (we need to use it for very small kittens since they can ingest the clumping and it can hurt them). I use petco's bulk litter and love it. If you have one near you, you can pick up a big bin and refill it as needed for a lower price. Here is the big bag of it, but I think a refill on a 30lb thing is 10 dollars?
  • Scratcher: Cats need to scratch, and they'll do it if you provide them with a scratcher or if you provide them with your own furniture. I would recommend at least one of these for each cat, plus maybe a couple extra depending on how big your home is. I have these everywhere because of of my kitties loves using them as beds. Soft fluffy stuff? Not a chance. Hard cardboard? Now we're talking! He's weird, and one of your beauties may be too. This is the best value one I could find, but really any of them would work. I also like this one because it's bed shaped-ish so they can also lay in it.
  • Vet care: Every year you'll need to get vaccines and preferably a checkup for each one of your cats. I know petco recently started doing a clinic day where they JUST the vaccines for something like 40 bucks or something, but that doesn't come with a checkup which I would recommend. I would ask your shelter about low cost vet clinics in your area, I'm sure they would know! I can't find a link where you can put in your zip code and get a list or I would link it :(
  • Toys: This is probably the easiest category to overspend in so don't. There's a lot of fancy looking toys that are great, but your cat gets bored of them quickly and even the best ones will get destroyed. I highly recommend buying a few kinds of cheap toys and seeing what your cat likes. Then regularly replacing them so it's new and shiny! For toys that'll fit in a bag, I like to have a catnip bag that I put some catnip in with the toys. Every so often I'll take toys out of the bag and the cats lose their minds. If after they get bored they're still in good condition - back in the bag they go!
    • Sparkle balls: These become choking hazards really quick, but cats LOVE THEM. I just bought these and they seem to be holding up well. Just like the food, I wouldn't recommend going cheap on them. The good news though is that even the good ones are still pretty cheap! Your local pet store will usually have good quality ones of these as well. Just don't get those "100 sparkle balls for 2 dollars!" off amazon.
    • Multipack: I LOVE this pack because it has a little bit of everything to see what kitty likes. The only downside is that the tunnel is pretty small. That's perfect for my foster kittens, but not so much for an adult cat. If you get it and the tunnel is too small, donate it to your shelter! Something like this also gives you a cheap way to stock up on a variety of toys.
    • Cat Dancer: I buy these in bulk they're so amazing. The link I'm giving you currently has the price of $4.20, but on November 2nd another seller will have them back at stock for 2 bucks each. I wouldn't buy them at 4 dollars, but at 2 they're a steal. The company also has a thing where you can hook them onto your wall and cats will play with it while you're gone. I bought it but haven't set it up yet. Another thing I LOVE about this is that you can wrap them around something.
    • Fishing pole toy: I call all of these kinds of toys a fishing pole toy. It's essentially a stick with something dangling from it. Cats go CRAZY for them and this is a good and cheap one. I also stick the pole part in couch cushions or between the bed and box spring so it's dangling.
  • Cat tower: Honestly, some cats love them, some cats don't. I would eventually get a cat tower (at least one), but don't let it stop you from adopting! Your local pet store will have tons, but I've seen some very happy people who got a massive crazy one for cheap off amazon. I have 4 (3 for my cats, one for the kitten room) that all get very loved but I honestly have no idea where I got them from or I'd link it to you!
u/Legxis · 11 pointsr/LifeProTips

Get a bowl that is rounded, the food falls back into the middle. Something like this or this

u/Sugar_Sana · 9 pointsr/Newfoundlander

Judging by the picture...you're going to want to order one of these It didnt take mine long to realize if he pawed at the bowl it would spill and create his own personal lake in the kitchen... about 5 times a day. :P

u/ckpe · 8 pointsr/blackcats

That stinks. 😔

Was it a pink one like this? The black dish shows up as a related item.

Petrageous Designs Here Kitty 5.50" Oval Pet Bowl, Pink & Blue Assorted

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003O68Z72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_r4PQAb41VF04X

The black one is also available here:

PetRageous Oval Frisky Kitty Pet Bowl, 5.5-Inch, Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C76498Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_S3PQAbD39P8EH

u/plepperjam · 5 pointsr/RATS

Tip!
Find either a ceramic cat or dog bowl to put the litter in. They can’t flip or chew it.
Put their poops they’ve already made inside it. Every morning and night (at the very least) go to the cage and pick up the poops and put it in the litter.

My ratties did this too and then ended up chewing it to pieces. Haha

This is literally the one I started with. I have the critter nation cage and I had purchased two, one for each section.

Ethical Pet Products (Spot) DSO6931 Stoneware 4-Square Cat Dish, 5-Inch, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007CRBBNO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.K9FAb1DSW0D8

u/Sarabi5890 · 3 pointsr/Greyhounds

I have this a bowl that clips right onto the crate to keep it from tipping over (http://www.amazon.com/Kennel-Gear-Plastic-Dog-Bowl-Blue/dp/B002GWVERI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1406939939&sr=8-7&keywords=dog+crate+bowl). I use an old ice cube tray to freeze peanut butter treats as well. Do you have a fan you could aim at him during the day? Marmet loves to lay in front of mine.

u/oregonweldrwomn · 2 pointsr/cats

Maslow Stainless Steel Non-Skid/Non-Tip Pet Bowl with Ridges, 1-Cup https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WA9P5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tn-pDbBC4RMQN

I wasn’t sure how to link this, but the link is an example of a non-skid, non-tip dog bowl. My thought is get a large dog size bowl like this and it will be too heavy for the cat to flip it over.

u/vannah08510 · 2 pointsr/cats

LePet Elevated Bamboo Stand Bowl Pet Feeder with Two Ceramic Bowls for Small Dogs and Cats - Plane https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IN99V3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gyNMyb2GCCB8X


Cat Food Bowl Small Pet Bowl Steel Pet Feeder Non Skid Dry Food Bowl Puppy Food Bowl 2 Pack Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01523WTWQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OyNMybF4PW863

FOREYY Raised Pet bowls for Cats and Small Dogs - Bamboo Elevated Dog Cat Food and Water Bowls Stand Feeder with 2 Stainless Steel Bowls and Anti Slip Feet - Patent Pending https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCWO6UR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nzNMybNTEH3FS

Neater Feeder 200-210-01 Small Neater Feeder Express Mess Proof Pet Bowls https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DMHOZOK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QzNMybG5GGJ20

Neater Feeder Deluxe for Cats - Cranberry https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002A2JZAC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oANMybAR67H6Y

u/Cheesey_Cakes · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I have been summoned here to help represent Team Supersexy, and so I shall!

The best gift I ever received from anyone ever was a trip to Argentina for my birthday. My dad took me, and it was probably the most fun time I've ever spent with him. It was an absolutely incredible experience!

I shall summon /u/MedStudent14 because we always need more nice people at the cakeday party!

My doggy wants this bowl because she doesn't have a very sturdy one right now >.<

HAPPY CAKEDAY

Love, the cheesiest of cakes!

u/bookworm326 · 1 pointr/cats

No worries and yeah my older one has gone through upper resp. infection twice now. And the tips I listed is what I do too. Random question but do you use a water fountain for water access for your cats? If not I would recommend one for your kitty and this is the food bowl I use for my two and the bowls are easy to clean :) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002A2NCH4/ref=twister_B003JBIULI?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 and sorry for so much info thrown at you.

u/yukidomaru · 1 pointr/dogs

I had a water bottle but my dog never "got" it. At one point he chewed it, so I ended up throwing it away.

Now I have a silicone collapsible bowl that attaches to the side of the crate. He loves it and it's his preferred water bowl for some reason. Weirdo.

Edit: I think this is the one we have - https://www.amazon.com/Dexas-Popware-Pivot-Collapsible-Kennel/dp/B007A4VD1Y

u/mumblejumblebawls · 1 pointr/ferrets

Male or female is just a personal preference. Males are a noticeable size bigger than females.

Assuming you're in the US, most would already be descented and fixed (if you're getting one from petco or a retailer, it'll probably be a Marshall's Farm ferret).

People normally recommend heavy ceramic bowls for food and water. I use this. Removable bowls and a stable base. It may be moved around in the cage, but it won't flip over. I tried leaving water in the bowl, but my furslut enjoys digging up all the water, so she now uses the bottle.

If you've got a few rooms for your ferret to explore through, you might consider getting a couple litterboxes.

u/redsharpie8 · 1 pointr/cats

I totally agree with TheCatGuardian's post. We just adopted our first cat from a shelter and he is 8 months old, and honestly he's still a bit of a handful at times (but that should be expected with any new pet). Try to get one over a year, if not closer to 2 years, as ours is still learning how to play nice and not nipping our ankles to get attention. My husband has always had cats, but this was my first pet and we adopted because I've always wanted one. I did a ton of research and here's what I would suggest as far as supplies:

A high sided litter box with rim - to keep them from kicking litter around and the high walls help keep everything inside. I didn't waste the money on litter liners. They seem gimmicky to me.

Pooper Scooper - It's cheap and gets the job done. Nothing else needs to be said about it.

Stainless Steel Bowl(s) - This one gets good reviews and is the perfect size for their food. You can get two, one for wet and one for dry food. Though I got this one for dry and got a cute oval dish at walmart for ~$2 for his wet. Whatever you want.

Slightly larger bowl for water - Make sure they have plenty for fresh water. I give him new water in the AM and evening after work. I know a lot of people rave about water fountains...but honestly I didn't want to spend the money initially, and my kitty seems to be perfectly fine drinking from the bowl. It'd be worth it to see how your cat feels about the bowl...esp since they will be drinking from bowls at the shelter...they shouldn't be too picky. You can spoil them later on if you decide to, but definitely not necessary.

A safety collar - Make sure it is either a break-away or elastic to ensure the cat doesn't get strangled if it climbs and gets stuck on something and is hanging by its neck. I liked this one because it didn't have an annoying bell, though some like the bell to let you find your cat in the house. The collar also ensure that if the cat gets out anyone who finds him will know he belongs to someone and isn't just a feral cat that they can take for themselves.

Scratching Board - Simple and good reviews. Seems like it will last. You can also get one or two cardboard cheaper ones and see what they prefer to scratch on. My cat doesn't really scratch that much...he uses the scratching posts that are part of his cat tree.

Cat Perch - This is the one we got so he can look out the window. It seems like a good balance of expense and functionality...especially at first. The cat might not even like jumping up on things, so at least this is a safe buy since it's not that tall but still lets them get up off the floor.

Cat bed - This one is highly reviewed and really durable. It's machine washable and will last forever. I really love this bed.

Simple toys at first: Wand Toy, Jingle Balls, Ball Circle Thing, Little Catnip Critter. He also likes paper bags, toilet paper rolls, and his laser pointer. I highly recommend the laser pointer...ours is green.

Greenies Treats

As far as food, you want to ask what they feed at the shelter and get a bag of that at first even if you read online that it isn't "the best." We wanted to get our cat on a mainly wet food diet, so we left his shelter dry food out at night, and gave him half a can of wet food in the morning before work, and half a can at night beofre bed ~9PM, and took the dry food away while the wet food was out. We feed him Friskies Pate...it's actually pretty good for the price. People will get passionate about cat food. Honestly Friskies is fine for us now...they sell it in bulk at Sam's.

Litter - you want to use the kind they use at the shelter so they have comfort in that. You can switch later if you want.

You might also want to get nail clippers and a brush. Our cat is long haired and I like using a comb, but it's really up to you.

As far as gimmicks I would assume that if it seems like a luxury it probably isn't necessary. Cats are very happy with simple things. The vitals are what I listed...a bathroom, food and water (bowls), a few toys, somewhere to scratch, somewhere to get up off the floor, and a safety collar. The bed isn't absolutely vital, but it's nice for them to have somewhere that they feel secure and happy...even if they don't use it at first.

u/Smith2991 · 1 pointr/wicked_edge

I recently found a puppy water/food dish at a pet store called MudBay. The bowl is shallow, about 1-1/2" and has sloped sides - about 6" wide at the top and 5" wide at the bottom. It has very mild concentric circle ridges on the bottom. it is also thick ceramic about 3/8" thick. I soak it in hot water while showering and it retains heat through the shave. I think it was only $8, which is good because I'll break it soon.
EDIT: Found a picture.. When I break it I'll try an oval shaped one.