Food and water are as vital to cats as air, and the way we serve them is equally important. Remember to keep them clean and have a couple of spare sets on hand. Here are my top picks for attractive and safe food and water dishes for your cats. These picks include utilitarian and practical bowls, as well as the fancier ones.
1. Bowl Buddies Stainless Steel No-Tip Embossed Cat Dish
The name just about says it all. Stainless steel is and excellent choice for durability and is easy to clean. The wide base design and rubber rim practically guarantee no spills. Embossed fish add a playful aspect to the design. 6" diameter, 8 oz. capacity.
2. 2-Piece Cat Dish
This cleverly constructed set of two separate bowls combines the head of a black and white tabby cat with its body, which when nested together to form a complete figure. Its features inside the bowl are flat, for easier cleaning, and cute little paw prints complete the 3-D look on the front. This one really deserves a look; a printed description does not do it justice.3. Bowl Buddies Good Kitty Ceramic Dish
Heavyweight and easy to clean with a high-gloss glaze, this dish includes decorations on the outside, including fishies, hearts, and "good kitty" sayings. The bowl measures 5" in diameter.4. Signature Housewares Fetch Cat Bowl
High-gloss ceramic glaze on this 4 3/4" bowl make for easier cleanup, and the colorful kitties chasing around the outside combine for a colorful bowl that will delight any cat lover. Cork tabs on the bottom add a degree of stability.5. Chinese Take-Out Cat Bowl
Compare Prices6. Bowl Buddies Multi-Color Check Ceramic Crock for Cats
Bowl Buddies comes through again, this time with a paw-print design with a checked rim. The shallow design makes it easier for cats to eat all the way to the bottom of the 5" diameter bowl. A matching placemat is also available.