Pet Food Bowls –
Healthier Mealtimes. Happier Pets. Every Day.

Things Square offers pet food bowls across multiple styles — stainless steel bowls in various sizes, wide and shallow ceramic bowls, slow feeder bowls with internal maze patterns, elevated feeder stands with bowls, non-slip rubber base bowls, double bowl feeding stations, lick mat feeding pads, and decorative designer bowls. All food-contact products are BPA-free and food-grade safe for daily use with dogs and cats.

Stainless steel is the gold standard for pet food bowls — it is non-porous, cannot harbour bacteria in surface scratches, is virtually indestructible, dishwasher safe, and cannot be chewed. Ceramic is an excellent alternative — equally hygienic, heavier and more stable, and available in wide shallow shapes ideal for cats. Both are significantly superior to plastic. Avoid plastic bowls as a primary feeding option — they scratch over time, harbour bacteria, and can cause chin acne in cats from prolonged contact with plastic food surfaces.

Yes — slow feeder bowls are highly effective at reducing eating speed. The internal ridges, raised patterns, and maze designs force dogs to eat around obstacles, physically preventing rapid gulping. Meal times typically extend from under 60 seconds to 5–10 minutes. This reduces the amount of air swallowed during eating — a significant contributing factor to gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat) in deep-chested breeds. Slow feeders also provide a mild mental enrichment element as the dog solves the food access challenge at each meal.

Elevated feeders are genuinely beneficial for large and giant breeds, senior dogs and cats with neck or joint mobility issues, and pets recovering from surgery affecting neck movement. The raised bowl height eliminates the deep neck bend required to eat from floor-level bowls, reducing strain during the multiple daily mealtimes. Note that some research suggests elevated feeders may increase bloat risk in certain large deep-chested breeds — if this applies to your dog, consult your veterinarian for specific advice before using an elevated feeder.

Stainless steel and ceramic bowls last many years and only need replacing if cracked, chipped, or significantly dented. Plastic bowls should be replaced every 6 months as microscopic scratches accumulate unavoidably over time. Slow feeder bowls should be inspected regularly — replace when the internal patterns are significantly worn down as this reduces their slowing effectiveness. Lick mats should be replaced when the surface texture is noticeably worn smooth or when cracks develop that could harbour bacteria despite thorough cleaning.