8 Best Stainless Steel Dog Bowls in 2024 – Reviews & Top Picks

Dog bowls are an important pet accessory. Dogs need to drink between ½ a fluid ounce and a whole ounce for every pound they weigh. A 60-pound dog will drink up to ½ a gallon of water in a day.

In terms of a good dog bowl, your dog needs something safe and inviting that isn’t easily damaged and won’t rust. It should be easy to clean and not become easily damaged from knocks and bumps.

Good quality stainless steel is safe, it won’t rust even when used for water, and it will survive being knocked and pushed into walls and other surfaces. With different grades, thicknesses, size of the bowls, and a host of other options, there is a surprisingly wide range of seemingly similar models to choose from. How can you tell which is the best stainless steel dog bowl for your pup? To help you make the right choice and find a durable, safe bowl that is easy to clean, we have put together a list of reviews.

A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites in 2024

The 8 Best Stainless Steel Dog Bowls

1. MidWest Snap’y Stainless Steel Dog Bowl – Best Overall

The MidWest Stainless Steel Snap’y Fit Dog Kennel Bowl is designed for use with MidWest dog and puppy crates, but it will work with any standard size dog crate. The holder connects between the bars of the crate and cradles the bowl in place. This prevents the bowl from being pushed around the room while your dog laps up or munches on the contents. It prevents messes associated with wandering bowls. Choose from a selection of four bowl sizes to accommodate any breed and size of the dog and to prevent having to fill the bowl too often throughout the day.

The design is handy if you use a crate for your dog, and it negates the need to have to clean the crate floor every few hours. Unlike other systems that simply hook over the bars, it is more likely to stay in place, too. However, it is tricky to get the bowl in and out, and this means that you can end up spilling the contents yourself while attaching the bowl to its cradle.

The Snap’y Fit Dog Kennel Bowl is well priced compared to other bowls, and especially for one that includes a fixing bracket. But, admittedly, it will take some getting used to.

Overall, this is our favorite stainless steel dog bowl available this year.

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2. Ethical Pet Stainless Steel Dog Bowl – Best Value

The Ethical Pet Stainless Steel Kennel Pet Bowl is one of the best stainless steel dog bowls for the money. It is one of the cheapest on our list, connects to any crate that has a horizontal securing bar, and comes in a choice of 10 oz (1.25 cups) or 20 oz (2.5 cups) bowl size. It includes the hanger and the bowl can be removed for easy cleaning. It is also dishwasher safe, which makes cleaning simple, while the stainless steel is rust-resistant and durable enough to last.

This bowl represents great value and works with any size dog cage. It will even connect to chain fences and can be used in hutches, cages, and coops for a host of other animals. However, the hooks do not fasten to the cage, which means that particularly boisterous or agitated dogs can easily knock the bowl from the holder and cause spills and mess. If you’re looking for an inexpensive bowl for a small to medium-sized dog, and you don’t want to have to learn how to affix and remove it like the Snap’y above, this Ethical Pet product is a long-lasting and durable choice.

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3.QT Dog Brake-Fast Stainless Steel Dog Bowl – Premium Choice

When dog bowls slide around the floor, they are prone to spilling their contents, whether it’s food or water. Hooking or attaching the bowl to the side of a crate or other container is one solution. Another is the use of a hard rubber sole. The rubber works as a non-slip base and is effective for all but the most vigorous chewer. However, this non-slip surface needs to be removed for cleaning, along with the center prongs, although the bowl can be placed in the dishwasher.

The Brake-Fast Stainless Steel Dog Bowl is specifically designed for fast eaters that wolf down their food. The three prongs mean that your dog will have to navigate around them to eat. This slows them down and prevents them from getting indigestion.

The design of this bowl means that it costs more than the rest on this list, but you do get more than just a simple bowl. However, there are a couple of issues with the complex design. Namely, the rubber foot comes away too easily, and the stanchions should be kept dry at all times, so everything needs to be removed when cleaning.

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4. Loving Pets Stainless Steel No Tip Pet Bowl

Wandering bowls aren’t the only cause of water and food spills. Some dogs tend to stand on the edge while some eat so vigorously that the feeding action causes the bowl to tip over and the contents to spread over the floor. The rubber base on the Loving Pets Stainless Steel No Tip Pet Bowl not only prevents the bowl from sliding but also stops the tipping action from causing food piles and water puddles. The stainless steel food bowl also has a wide and shallow design, which makes it even more difficult for your dog to tip it over.

The bowl is dishwasher safe and the stainless steel is not only rust-resistant but is odor and stain-resistant too. It is also bacteria-resistant, so your dog only eats what you intend to feed him. The 12-cup bowl is suitable for large to giant breeds.

While the design does make it more challenging to spill the contents, the bowl itself is quite thin, while the necessary removal of the rubber base makes it more of a challenge to clean properly.

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5. Maslow Heavy Duty Non-Skid Stainless Steel Dog Bowl

The Maslow Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Non-Skid Pet Bowl is an inexpensive stainless steel bowl. It will hold the equivalent of 8 cups of food, and its size makes it suitable for large and giant breeds. It has a non-slip base, but Maslow has recently changed the design from a full non-skid base to three non-slip feet, and the new design is not as effective at preventing dogs from pushing the bowl around while eating. The steel is also quite thin and may not stand up to the rigorous use of large breed dogs.

It is worth noting that this is quite a small bowl for an 8-cup food bowl, which will be an issue if this is the amount you intend to feed. If the bowl is filled to the brim, even the most fastidious eater will end up causing some mess on the floor. If you’re looking for an inexpensive bowl for a large dog that doesn’t cause too much of a mess, the Maslow Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Non-Skid Pet Bowl is a good choice.

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6. PetRageous Designs Fiji Non-Skid Stainless Steel Bowl

The PetRageous Design Fiji Non-Skid Stainless Steel Bowl is a stainless steel food bowl designed for small breed dogs. It holds the equivalent of 1.75 cups of food, although this is likely to fill the bowl to the brim and lead to some spillage, so is best for 1.5 cups.

It has a thermoplastic bottom that prevents it from skidding across the floor, even when it’s wet. This plastic coating also covers the side of the bowl, giving it a unique design, so it looks good if style is an important factor when choosing your dog bowl. The bowl can be placed in the top rack of the dishwasher so it is easy to maintain.

The bowl is robust, as well as sturdy, and has a seemingly stronger design than a lot of the alternatives, despite being priced at the lower end of the list. For smaller dogs, including those that spread their food around the room and scratch to get to the last few morsels, this is a long-lasting and hard-wearing choice.

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7. Frisco Stainless Steel Dog Bowl

This two-pack of Frisco Stainless Steel Bowls is great value for money. The bowls are designed for feeding dry kibble and include a solid, non-stick rubber base to prevent the bowls from being pushed across the floor. The base also helps prevent scratching of the floor surface, and the bowl can be placed in the dishwasher to ensure that it is clean and safe for your dogs to eat from.

This set includes two bowls with a 4.75 cup capacity, so the bowls will hold between 4 and 4.5 cups without spilling over, suitable for medium and large breeds. Although the bowls are advertised as being suitable for giant breed dogs, the opening at the top of the bowl where your dog’s head goes is likely too small for big dogs. However, for medium and some larger dogs, the sturdy design and excellent cost mean that these are a great choice and worthy addition to our list.

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8. OurPets DuraPet Premium Non-Skid Stainless Steel Dog Bowl

The OurPets DuraPet Premium Non-Skid Stainless Steel Dog Bowl is a stainless steel bowl with a 4 cup capacity. However, you should buy larger than the desired volume of food, otherwise, you will have to fill it to the brim, and this will lead to spillage. Also, these bowls are quite small, so may not be suitable for giant breeds. They should be great for medium dogs and some large dogs, however.

The bowl is priced around average. It has a non-slip base, which works reasonably well in most circumstances, and the whole thing can be cleaned in the dishwasher or, if you want to ensure that the rubber base lasts longer, it can be washed by hand with warm, soapy water. Despite being billed as crack-proof, however, it is not as durable as a lot of other bowls made from an apparently similar material.

Conclusion: Finding the Best Stainless Steel Dog Bowl

Finding the right dog bowl can be a surprisingly challenging task. You need something safe and hygienic for your dog, easy for you to clean, and something that prevents your dog from spilling water or food all over the floor.

During our testing and reviewing, we found the MidWest Stainless Steel Snap’y Fit Dog Kennel Bowl to be the best overall option. Although it is only suitable if you have a crate or chain fence to attach it to, if you do have this arrangement, the bowl sits firmly in place and its design prevents any spills.

The Ethical Stainless Steel Kennel Pet Bowl is another bowl that attaches to crates and fences but is priced lower than other bowls on the list while being safe for use in the dishwasher.

Hopefully, our reviews have helped you find the best dog bowl for your best friend that is easy to maintain and look after.

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