Comments on: How to Buy a Fancy Food Dish for a Cat

on 6/30/2006 Cats can become allergic to plastic food bowls - even if they have been using them for some time. My cat developed a lump on it's bottom lip and the veterinarian recommended that I switch to metal or ceramic bowls. The lump hasn't come back since the switch was made.

on 11/22/2005 Buy a glass or ceramic bowl. Plastic bowls can cause feline acne. My cat had it and since I switched to ceramic, it has not come back.

on 11/22/2005 My advice is concerning ceramic bowls. These make great food and water bowls if you intend to clean them frequently. However, I do not recommend them as water bowls if you are not going to clean them at least every other day. Some water will cause a slimy film to form on the bottom and sides of ceramic bowls. This, I would imagine, is not healthy for a cat.

on 11/22/2005 Use a small, round fish bowl (like one for a Beta fish). Put a couple of colorful, plastic plants with gravel in the bottom. It is really cute and your pet will never run out of water. Be sure to change once a week.

on 11/22/2005 Save your money. Don't get a fancy dish or two. Instead buy some intriguing cat toys that will stimulate and amuse your kitty.