Cat and Dog Bowls

Owners put a lot of thought into buying the best pet food—but if you really want to make your cat or dog feel special then take it a step further and buy him a –one-of-a-kind bowl.

There’s more to pet bowls than the basic plastic dish you can find in pet stores. Just look through the Internet or the various specialty magazines, and you’ll find designs so adorable you wouldn’t mind eating on them yourself (too bad they don’t come with matching spoons and forks).

When choosing pet bowls, you need to consider two important factors: durability, and material. It’s got to be strong, durable, and non-toxic. Cost is also a consideration, although you will find many good bowls to fit even the most modest budgets.

Stoneware pet bowls are affordable, visually appealing and durable. It’s very easy to clean since it is dishwasher-safe, and can also be used in microwaves if you wish to heat your pet’s food. This kind of pet dish is perfect for smaller pets since they only come in one size (8 ounces), starting at $11.99. Stoneware pet bowls come in many different designs so you don’t have to compromise style either.

Ceramic pet bowls are a little more expensive. They come in many different designs, and in many different colors—perfect for color coordinating with the rest of your interiors! Since they are hand-made, they can be custom-made to fit your pet’s personality. Custom pet bowls are microwave-safe, so you can heat your pet’s food, and are easy to clean because they are dishwasher-safe. Most have capacity of 28 ounces, which is just right for your medium-sized pets.

Raised pet bowls are the perfect choice for outdoor pets. Not only are they durable and classy, since they are elevated, they keep the pet chow free from dirt. They also make meal times comfortable and enjoyable for your pet, who don’t have to strain their neck and back while they eat. Because of this, they are known to improve the digestion and posture of your precious pets, and may be the best option for older animals who are suffering from arthritis or joint pain.

Raised pet bowls come in capacities of 1 pint and 1 quart, large enough to hold the amounts of food and water required by larger breeds. They are also built to withstand the rough-and-tumble they may get from your “exuberant” pet, and won’t topple over or break if he decides to play with it or push it around as a sign of his “appreciation” of his meal.

We all love our pets, and want what is best for them. Just as we put a lot of attention into the meals we serve our family—from preparing a delicious dish to serving it in an appealing and enticing way—we can give our pets a bowl that they’d be proud of. After all, if they deserve the finest pet food, they also deserve the coolest pet dish.