Van Ness ECOWARE Cat Dish, 8 Ounce, Assorted Colors, Pacific Blue, Single Dish (ECW20)

I don't write a lot of reviews at all, but this is my favorite cat dish, and I've tried many. It's pretty perfect. As a breeder, I have several cats to feed, and like to give each their own dish to make sure no one gets pushed out and everyone gets enough. These work great for that, they fit a 3 oz can perfectly (haven't tried to fit a 5.5 oz can, but I think it would fit fine) the non skid bottom keeps the cats from pushing them all over the floor (or under my breakfast bar ... I used to have to get down and dig out their collection of dishes twice a day before these), they're pretty light and easy to hand wash, and they've held up in the dishwasher after 6 months or more of use and still look like new (and I wash them twice daily, normal setting with 2 Cascade Platinum packs and rinse aid. Even use the heat dry setting and haven't had a problem with any of the 10 we use so far. Not sure why they don't hold up for some people, according to other reviews. Almost didn't buy them because of that, because I need dishwasher safe bowls, but bought 1 to test out for a while first, and glad I took a chance), and the shallow depth prevents whisker stress. I also like that they're eco friendly. They work great for young kittens too. I like them so much that I now put them in all of my new kitten packs when I send kitties to their homes. I wish it came in different colors, and was a little disappointed to see that they're in the 5% of products that Van Ness makes in China; but it's still a great little dish and the price is right, so I ultimately highly recommend this cat dish.

We originally purchased several of these bowls for fostering cats and kittens. They are inexpensive, the bamboo material makes them very durable, they hold up well in dishwashers and hand-washing, and the non-slip bottoms are great for wobbly kittens. The wide design is also a plus for kittens learning how to eat so you can put several servings of wet food in a bowl but spread it out for their safety. We use the same bowls for our adult cats as their daily dry food bowls and to give them the occasional wet food or wet treat. The bowls have held up really well in the last three years with constant use and washing. My ONLY drawback is that I wish these were available in more colors and designs, though the blue color doesn't deter us from continuing to buy and use these bowls. Highly recommend!

These bowls are just the right size for a cat's meal. They have a weighted bottom so they won't move or fall or slide. There is room for whiskers and the cats (I have three) seem to be delighted eating out of the bowls. They also wash out easily, by hand or in the dishwasher. There is a cute graphic design of a cat in the bottom of the bowl and pretty blue.

How many different types of cat food dishes do I own? I'm too embarrassed to say. But these are hands down the best. Literally perfect. Perfect size so their whiskers don't touch the bowl while eating. Perfect size to hold the exact right amount of canned food. Easy to clean - slippery so bits of food remaining are trivial to wipe off. Lightweight, but with a bottom that prevents sliding on the floor. They go through the dishwasher just fine. They stack so don't take up room in the cupboard. Unbreakable - no fear of dropping them like ceramic. No plastic feel. And they are inexpensive. What's not to love. I'm getting rid of all my others, and just buying more of these for when one set is in the dishwasher.

They still look brand new. No scratches, wear and tear at all. They’re always hand washed because I enjoy hand-washing dishes. We purchased extra dishes because we didn’t know how well they would last. The silicone bottoms makes it great to use in the car and everywhere else because they don’t slide. They are made from environmentally friendly materials. Lightweight yet molded with good thickness and a shallow depth. When our dog grew over 10lbs, we switched to a deeper bowl for water. But she still eats from it because it will hold 3-5 ounces of food which is all she wants at one time. Overall this dish is simple, so well made and just works. I don’t know any cons for what it does. Our experience says it’s very durable. The price has increased but still offers good value. I hope pricing stays affordable and pet-owner friendly for the lowest incomes. It’s the best way to reduce abandoned pets and increase pet adoptions. Animals shouldn’t die just because they’re living. Ok back to the dishes - seriously a good buy.

I got these dishes for my kittens as they transitioned from bottle feeding to eating wet food. The dish itself is the perfect height for small kittens to use- flat enough that they can access it but curved enough that it won't spill. The bottom has a silicone type material that prevents the bowl from sliding across the floor as they eat. Overall it's been easy to use and clean. My only critique is that after a few rounds in the dishwasher, the plastic is starting to age a bit. Typically I hand-wash these dishes, but a few times I've popped them into the top rack of the dishwasher, and I'm beginning to see some spotting in the plastic on the exterior. Will be hand-washing them from now on in order to keep them nice. I would definitely recommend these dishes, just be sure to hand-wash only.