Best No Spill Dog Water Bowl (Jan 2023 Update)

Ordered two Yeti 8-cup dog bowls with customization – one Nordic Blue and one Nordic Purple. These bowls are great! They are heavy which we like. That and the non skid bottom make them very stable on our tile floors. Also like that these are food grade bowls. The lettering (customization) shows up better on the purple than on the blue. Considering the customization the bowls arrived in a resonable amount of time. Yeti kept us informed of where we were in the process. We have 6 dogs, so I'm sure we will be ordering some more. We have had many dog bowls over the years and these are by far the best.bernergent

I bought 2 bowls for my dogs for Christmas and one bowl is already rusting and pitting these bowls are used in my home not out doors and the bowls are always cleaned and the water is frequently change and my dogs only drink bottled water I have 2 coolers and 2 tumblers a coffee cup 2 slim can coolers I like buying yeti stuff but the dog bowl rusting will put an end to that.This is not a get what you pay for situation these bowls are exspensive and should not rust and I should not have to use steel wool to clean them thats not the answer. So going forward I do not recommend them and I will not be purchasing Yeti products anymore cause of it. If you want top dollar for your products which I don't mind paying then make sure you are selling top products I have not requested a refund or return cause its not worth jumping threw hoops to do it. It says would you recommend yeti products, I used to not no more and it also takes a lot for me to write a review good or bad all my other stuff from yeti is good so far.Dph318

With 4 Aussis girls we gave the Yeti Boomer 8 a try. Our girls are now enjoying a “Happy Hour” through out the day. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right? Seriously, they gather and line up for a cool drink. I find myself getting in more steps doing refills and refreshing their beverages. lol They don’t make a mess with lapping either, which is an additional bonus. Staying hydrated is paramount and with the Yeti 8 Boomer it’s obviously getting our girls to be heavy drinkers! Keep it chill and they will come back for more!Mountian Man

My dogs FREQUENTLY tip over their water bowl next to the door while RV camping. This bowl is the perfect solution for this. First, since the bowl is silicone instead of glass/metal, slight bumps don't cause water to splash out of the dish. Secondly, the lip on the bowl keeps any splashes that do occur very well contained. My RV floor is much drier and cleaner now!Bikedad

I got this bowl for my road trips with my dog. I really like two things about this bowl. #1 – it doesn't spill. My dog is a big german shepherd and tends to spill more of his water than he gets in his mouth. This bowl changed that by blocking the water from splashing out of the bowl. #2 – it can be folded down for compact travel. This makes it a lot easier for me to bring the bowl with my on trips because I can pack it down in to small spaces.picoblanco

Kurgo Wander Water bowl really is splash free! I usually keep a large open ice water container in the back of my 4Runner for my black Labrador to be able to drink when needed during these hot summer days. Since I leave it open of course water gets everywhere and creates a mess. This Chili Red water bowl is the perfect replacement and it stays right where I place it in the back. I can still put ice cubes in with the water and I’m happy to see that the water really does stay in the bowl. Its convenient wedge design has high sides which allows her to easily access the water. This makes a huge difference during our daily car travel to and from work and home. I usually do about two cups water and handful of ice cubes it actually holds 24oz of water. Quality silicone material is BPA free and lightweight.Chicchy7

I'm using this as an outdoor waterer for a rabbit. Selected this hoping the filters would prevent mosquitos from getting in water tank and reproducing as they had in my big poultry waterer. So far it seems to be working. Nice that it's easy to lift off tank to clean metal dish, too. Not sure if the material will be good for cold temperatures but I do have two heated water bowls for that anyways.JanD1

Doesn’t automatically dispense water at least half of the time. I’ve had to start walking by and checking/adjusting the jug multiple times a day bc the jug was visibly full but my dog was acting thirsty. Bc of the stainless bowl it’s hard to see unless you’re up close that there’s not actually any water in the bowl, despite the tank being full. I have to wiggle it or sometimes pick it up entirely in order to get water flowing again. It’s a great concept but it’s not built very well. Definitely not worth the price for the quality, imo.ColleenZ

I bought both the large and medium versions of this PetSafe Healthy Pet Water Stations for my dogs. These PetSafe versions are much better water stations than other water stations that I've owned recently. First, the fill caps are exactly the same and interchangeable between both the large and medium version. The fill caps also have spring cut off valves and a closable plug valve that is used with an added filter. The somewhat strange shape of their water reservoir bottles make the bottles much easier to carry. The black handles on the water bottles are primarily used to lock the bottles into the plastic bases. You can carry the larger bottle by its full grip handle, but not the medium bottle as there is no handle opening to wrap your hand around with the medium bottle's handle. Both of the water stations have a removable metal water bowls/basins which is dishwasher safe. About the only thing negative thing about these PetSafe Healthy Pet Water Stations is that they do NOT come with the special water filters as I expected them to because the filters were listed as "included" on the items web page. So I was a little irritated that these water stations didn't come with their water filters. My order took about a week to 10 days to arrive and they arrived on the same day in separate shipping boxes. These items were not shipped in their retail boxes but were instead sent in simple clear plastic bags that were taped closed.BillyDeeMe

My husband is a Police Officer and his partner is K-9 Jax. This water bowl rides in the back of a Tahoe with Jax for 10 hours and never spills or splashes. I highly recommend this product!Shannon

Generally I like the product, but the finishing could be better. There is a sharp edge on inner lip in places and on some of the "diamonds" on top. Even I snagged some skin on my finger as I was inspecting. A way to lock in place so the bowl could be hung on a wall, instead of having to rest on floor. For the amount of money (nearly $100 w/shipping) that should be expected. I'd grade it a B, could be an A with some extra care.pac c.

New K-9 vehicle deserved new bowl for my partner. He was never big user of plastic Buddy Bowl system. He prefers cool metal bowl water. Takes all the turns and jolts from patrol car and no mess. Very easy to install and partner loves it.Erik

A dog waterer that works well for travel. Used it in the home until the dogs got used to using it. Now they all use it in the car.welcoindus

Works well, has a few issues but nothing really bad. The bowl holds water good and doesn't splash around even in a off road trail. The lid has a large o ring that seals up tight, sometimes to tight by that I mean it cant get air in tank to let the water rise into drinking area. So sometimes you have to burp it to get water in bowl, could use a air inlet to correct that. I like the probability of it. The blue lid broke a piece out of it, just the edge, so now I have a air inlet for.this one. Seems to still work fine maybe even better but will leak if tilted, where it doesn't leak with normal seal ring. I like it over all and purchased a second one.daveo7777

We had a 16 month old baby that would not leave the water bowls alone. This solved the issue! they are great quality, the pets (3 dogs and 1 cat) love this water bowl. Highly recommend.abigailthepburn

You can't find better feeding or watering bowls anywhere. The Midwest Stainless Steel Snapy Fit Water and Feed Bowls are the VERY BEST you can buy! Over the years, we have had many different configurations in vessels, with and without holders. The strong framework that holds the bowl, allows you to remove the bowl for cleaning without detaching it from the crate. It fits both of our crates which are made by different manufacturers and have wire grids that are each very different. We use a M. A. Hadley ceramic bowl, which fits perfectly, when inserted within the stainless steel feeding bowl for one of our cats who has organic dry food, which is mixed with organic pumpkin, organic goats milk, and organic coconut oil that makes a VERY liquid gruel. The ceramic helps to hold the temperature. The other cat's dry food goes directly into the stainless steel bowl, as does both cat's filtered spring water. We purchased extra Midwest Stainless Steel Snapy Fit Water and Feed Bowl systems, so we can always have clean feeding and watering bowls for our Babies, while the others are in the dishwasher. We have a LynxSia/Ragdoll and Russian Blue-Mix who are THRILLED with these feeding/watering systems from Midwest.Eternal Sun

My daughter rescued a kitty 9 months ago that of course became a permanent resident. As we are a household of several dogs, we have an XXL dog crate that poses as his personal condo. It houses his litter box, his bed, as well as food and water bowls. We keep the crate door open all day and he comes and goes as he pleases, but he ALWAYS dumps his water out! I even resorted to placing his bowls down inside a Rubbermaid tub and everyday it would be full of the water he dumped out of his bowl, which is better than it being on the floor but still… I ordered these particular bowls because we also have an inside rabbit that used to dump his water bowl as well. He has a very large inside pen that we attached one of these bowls to years ago and haven't had any problems since. These bowls are 4 cups (PERFECT SIZE) for any cat or small dog even! The only water that got spilled was my fault, lol. These bowls snap in and out of the holder which can be difficult when changing the water everyday, but I shouldn't have filled the water bowl so full, so that was simply user error, lol. These are fantastic! Clean floor, happy pet owner! I highly recommend these if your cat or dogs are dumping their bowls!!DA

I have one set in my dog's crate, and another set attached to the pet gate I close at night or when leaving the doggie for errands. They are very easy to clean(nice grade of stainless steel) and they are very study. You do have to struggle to insert and remove the bowls because they are meant to stay in place one you attach them, and they do. Just try not to remove the water bowl when it has more than a drop of water in it. I will continue to try and stretch the arms a bit to see if that alleviates the issue over time.Kimariesings

We bought this to keep our giant slobbery indoor heckin' chonka watered for a brief getaway, and on the whole it's hit the mark for that. At 4 gallons of water, with an optional activated charcoal filter pack, this thing will keep your dog(s) stocked with tasty water for quite a while (especially if you have smaller breeds). It's now our everyday waterer, and we fill it once or twice a month depending on seasonal weather. It's very easy to clean, with all the parts coming apart easily, and the huge openings mean everything's readily accessible even if you have larger hands. Between the easy cleanability and the use of Microban, I'd be comfortable drinking out of it myself after a fresh cleaning. It's never grown weird things or become discolored or slimy between cleanings. But. The 4-gallon model is also a giant, treacherous, clumsy mess when it comes time to refill it and put it back together. Unlike most of their older models, Petmate decided not to mold a handle into the jug on this one. While this would normally just make things slightly less convenient, this jug is also completely untextured and extremely slippery. If you don't manage to get the jug and your hands COMPLETELY bone dry, it can and will slip out of your hands, dump water all over the floor, and dislodge the carbon filter so you have to jam your arm elbow-deep into now-slightly-less-than-four gallons of water to reassemble everything. This giant, slippery, unmanageable bottle uses Petmate's twist-lock bottle top, so even if you get the bottle inserted on the first try, you often still end up wrestling with 32 pounds of sloshy slippery bulk trying to get it into its proper groove. Or, if you don't notice the bottle is slightly off kilter, the gravity feed never stops flowing and soon once again there's water all over your floor. (But, one the up side, once it's on there even your large dog isn't going to knock the bottle off its perch.) If you don't absolutely positively need the largest model, go for a smaller one. If you do, plan to throw some skate deck grip tape or the like on the bottle, and don't plan on passing refill duty off to your younger kids or smaller partner.C.M.

I purchased the 2.5 gallon gravity waterer. It is used by 1 dog and 2 cats. Problem is the water does not flow into bowl unless I tilt it. I thought the filter was obstructing it so I purchased new filter….Same Problem. Then I removed the filter…..Same Problem. Also my cats keep batting at it to get water and end up knocking the reservoir off the bowl…Flows all over floor!! Now it is past the 30 days so no refund or exchange.available…Really wish I had read reviews first, although many seem happy with the product…….Any suggestions??KRP2022

Got a new Jack Russell and after much review of all water bowl products, I decided on this one because it is strong plastic, has microban and is made in USA (although it never says what things are from overseas). Unfortunately, this water "replenishing" water bowl does not work. Utter failure. The charcoal pack had to be removed completely as the water didnt flow. Still, the water does NOT flow…I have to tip is over myself every single time. When I inspected it closer the bottom of the filter part is completely on the bottom of the bowl. Unless the entire unit is tilted at a 45 degree angle, water does NOT come out. I bought this at Petsmart and i tried to take it back but I missed the return window by 2 days. Now I am stuck with a $27 piece of plastic. I hope this will save someone the time, money and frustration.JID918

Buy the right size and it's a perfect feeding bowl. I bought the 4 cup size. As a puppy he is getting 3/4 cup x3 per day. More than enough room as he grows and transitions into twice daily feedings. Great design, he can't pick up the bowl and the ring on bottom keeps bowl from moving. No spills and it's super easy to clean. A little pricey but it works and love the color choices.my3suns

Nice enough product, but not happy about sticker inside of bowl, so would not recommend it on that. Hard to get off and residue still there after weeks of use and washing. I purchased because its American made and looking to not have toxins or residue inside of bowl. Bowls are also much larger than appear in pic, wish I would of gotten smaller size. I understand the "no stick wont fall over", but photos are deceiving, wish I would of bought smaller. ( I have a small blind dog who falls over it) Otherwise seems nice and color is very pretty.ms._bond

Good dog bowl for food or water ! It grips nice and tight to the floor so it doesn't move around! Easy to wash. I use this bowl to keep water for my pets inside the house and its perfect because my dogs don't make a mess. The only down side is I wish it was a little bigger but overall good product.jocelyn.a

I bought 2 of these bowls. I feed my dog in the kitchen and also keep his water bowl in the kitchen. Sometimes I put up the doggie gate to keep him out of the kitchen therefore the second bowl is in another part of the house so that he can have access to water at all times. I bought the bowls more for the humans in the house than for the dog because we tend to sometimes accidentally kick the water bowl spilling water all over the floor. With this we have not had that problem.smosley1934

We had to put our dog down the day after we had these dishes delivered. However, we had two before we ordered these, his old ones were beginning to crack, but they were plastic and these are not. They really are splash proof, and I would still highly recommend them. I cant go thru another death of a pet, so there wont be anymore in this house. Anybody need 3 brand new splash proof water dishes? Or 2 used ones? We always kept one in the house and one in the camper, so we ordered 3 so wed have 2 new ones to use and 1 for a back up. We love these water dishes, they REALLY ARE spill proof!bibby762

I have 3 little dogs that I kennel in a huge soft sided kennel in my living room when I'm not home, but they always spill the water over and it gets EVERYTHING wet. I've been looking forever for a better solution to my water bowl dilemma and I have found my saving grace in this bowl! It truly is a no spill water bowl! I was little nervous cause it seemed light, but it works and works amazing! I bought 2 bowls one for the kennel and one as their every day bowl for the house. It's the perfect size for 3 smalls dogs and would be great for a medium sized dog as well. I wouldn't recommend it for a large breed, my brother's mastiff had a little bit of a hard time drinking from it. My other brother's labrador didn't have any trouble though and as I said my 3 small dogs( 10-14lbs.) Had no trouble either. I don't even accidentally spill the water bowl anymore either! No more wet socks for me and no more water mess to clean up after I get home. A potty pad under a water bowl only does so much, but this bowl truly is no spill! The bowls also arrived on time, which is always great too!apribryan_11

I got this for my dog since he always with us when we traveling in the car. Its brilliant! Easy to use and water stays cool very long time. My parents were thrilled they got it now!lovemyqvc

The Lucky Dog Indulge 5 – 40oz Dog Bowl is certainly one that will withstand the daily usage of any size dog. The size of the dog bowl is especially perfect for larger dogs as their consumption would normally require plenty of refills. The dog bowl has a nice design to it creating a rugged bowl that will withstand dents and dings that sometimes appear on lower grade dog bowls. The stainless steel design will eliminate any rusting potential however it does not make the bowl too heavy when transporting it. Our dog appeared to be drawn to the bowl which is not normally the case for him. The design of the bowl seemed to keep a cooler water temperature even though it was outside in the sun on a hot day. The bottom of the bowl has a non-skid rubber gasket that reduces movement on floors while the dog is drinking. The bowl is offered in two colors to match your décor. The logo on the side and the imprinted logo on the bottom add a bit of style to the bowl for any household. This bowl is one that will last for quite a while given its rugged construction.Barts2

This is a darn good looking water bowl that is well built and should last a lifetime. It is a powder coated steel and double walled like most of the fancy thermoses everyone has these days (which is great if you want to have this custom engraved). It's about 4" tall, 9" in diameter, and will hold 3/4 of a gallon. It has a rubber ring on the bottom to keep your pup from scooting it around and is dishwasher safe. While this is double walled and insulated, do keep in mind that it has a large exposed area open at the top, so don't count on this to keep your pups water as cold for as long as your fancy tumbler does with your drinks. Overall, I'm not sure that there is much else to note. This is a clean looking, well made, and practically bullet proof bowl that's great for water or food.Matt L.

We take this with us every morning walking our Patterjack around the loch. She likes the bowl and most important, it is big enough so she can get a good drink, not just a couple of slurps.Anonymous

I bought this for when I go running with my little terrier and we love it! She caught on very quickly that she has her own bowl and is the envy of the other dogs on the trail. The only reason I didn't give this five stars is because I wish the bottle was skinnier so it's easier for me to hold onto when running. I'm 5'4 and petite and the bottle is just a little too big for my small hands. If you're hiking or traveling, it's perfect! I would like to add that the bowl is really difficult to get off at first and nearly impossible if you're wearing gloves but if you pinch it just right, it comes off a lot easier. Overall, this bottle is very nice and does its job! Would definitely buy again!Tones217

This is a quality heavy duty water dispenser, its a little expensive, but I think its going to last a long time and its saving my floors from most of the water the dogs dribble all over after drinking!mycupro

First let me say I like the size holds a good amount of water opening is big enough for my mastif to use with no problem. I don't care for the lid design it's very hard to open and it's seams like a weak point in the design. Time will tell I guess, a screw on lid would have been better in my opinion. It is a bit pricey too but is of nice quilty.garmohle0

I am an over the road truck driver with two dogs that travel over a quarter of a million miles a year with me. I've used this bowl daily for four years. I am on my second one, not because the first wore out, but because we left it at a hotel (eek!). I read the other review and I can say this: Don't over fill it. There's a fill line on the bottom part to guide you. To me, this seems like common sense since you are in a moving vehicle. Don't put the O-ring in the dishwasher. Like any other seal, the high heat will eventually force it to crack. It removes easily. It's hard to clean the inside without using a bottle brush, so here's what I do: I give it a soak with HOT water and a tablespoon of bleach, dump it out, scrub it with a brush and throw it in the dishwasher (top rack, without the O-ring). Comes out squeaky clean. As far as the dog "waiting for it to fill back up", it's simply not true. The water that's forced up through the drinking opening may not allow them to gulp the water down like a regular bowl, but they get as much as they please in smaller swallows. OK, so I'm no speed racer on the highway, IMHO speed should have nothing to do with it if you follow the fill guidelines and securely seat and screw on the top. This thing has held up to daily use and abuse like a champ. I highly recommend it. The only reason it got four stars was for the cleaning.Little Miss Elvee

Ever since I saw a guy with one of these at an Interstate 5 rest stop, I said "I gotta have one of those". So I got one, and now have another 5 years later. My two dogs flat wore out the blue "bowl". This is my only knock, I was surprised at that. It's plastic and I guess thousands of licks can do it in. The reservoir is tough, and has withstood many drops. I contacted manufacturer for a replacement bowl only, but it's not available for any less than the entire rig. I did buy another, so I guess I put my money where my keyboard is.onedotlow

Quick delivery, no hassle and the bowl works a treat. With any other bowl we've had, the slightest knock would send water flying all over the floor. Not had a single spill since having this one and I've had a good try at it. I have taken the float out because our dog isn't slobbery and it makes it easier to change water and clean, still no spills. I am sure the float is a very good and clever addition and will try it out on long car journeys with the dog. Thoroughly recommend.bring_me_that_horizon

Brought one as a extra bowl in the house and to use in the car. Since we have had it, the dogs wont use there old bowls anymore. For some reason they absolutely love it? They even wait by the sink when refilling! Can not fault the design, we have a very sloppy mastif and its reduced the mess by at least 75%. Would recommend to anyone thinking of using a bowl for the car and home! The worry of drinking to much to fast causing bloat is also a bonus! BEST WATER BOWL OUT THERE BY FAR!!!! BRILLIANT!!! 100%.thecountryhare

We have a 4 year old Doberman that has always made a mess drinking water , splashes out while drinking and when he walks away from water bowl always a water trail . Had to keep a mop beside his water bowl , got the Road Refresher problem solved and he loves it !!! We do too !!! No more mess and the only bowl he want to drink out of now . ( use to drink out of the other dogs bowls and leave a mess , he doesn't even look at other bowls now ) Going to order another Road Refresher for future use . Well worth the money . Thank you , Tim & Robintimsperformance1957

I bought 2, thinking they would be perfect for my feral cats as their wet food gets covered in flies in the summer – sadly the lids keep closing even when the poor cats are standing right in front eating! I've tried removing the batteries in the hope that this might reset them, but it has made no difference – after a short period of time the lids close automatically, even when the cats are standing in front eating.sgib5284

The concept of this bowl is excellent and it's excution good. Instructions are clear and packaging neat. It is only plastic so not brilliant value for money. The quality is better than most. (Rather binary answer choices are not helpful in providing a proper review.) My cat took to it easily. An improvement would be space for an ice pack underneath the dish. An option for a second dish at a reduced price purchased at the same time would provide additional value.maestrohealth

If you feed your pets wet food and they are slow-eaters (eat a little now and a little later), this is a must-have item. The lid opens automatically when my cat approaches and closes again when he leaves. So it really does prevent wet food from drying out. It is amazing. I used to throw away left-over canned food. But I don't need to do that anymore. So I can save money. I highly recommend this product!! BRILLIANT!Jadie G

I bought 2 of these bowls. I feed my dog in the kitchen and also keep his water bowl in the kitchen. Sometimes I put up the doggie gate to keep him out of the kitchen therefore the second bowl is in another part of the house so that he can have access to water at all times. I bought the bowls more for the humans in the house than for the dog because we tend to sometimes accidentally kick the water bowl spilling water all over the floor. With this we have not had that problem.smosley1934

We had to put our dog down the day after we had these dishes delivered. However, we had two before we ordered these, his old ones were beginning to crack, but they were plastic and these are not. They really are splash proof, and I would still highly recommend them. I cant go thru another death of a pet, so there wont be anymore in this house. Anybody need 3 brand new splash proof water dishes? Or 2 used ones? We always kept one in the house and one in the camper, so we ordered 3 so wed have 2 new ones to use and 1 for a back up. We love these water dishes, they REALLY ARE spill proof!bibby762

I have 3 little dogs that I kennel in a huge soft sided kennel in my living room when I'm not home, but they always spill the water over and it gets EVERYTHING wet. I've been looking forever for a better solution to my water bowl dilemma and I have found my saving grace in this bowl! It truly is a no spill water bowl! I was little nervous cause it seemed light, but it works and works amazing! I bought 2 bowls one for the kennel and one as their every day bowl for the house. It's the perfect size for 3 smalls dogs and would be great for a medium sized dog as well. I wouldn't recommend it for a large breed, my brother's mastiff had a little bit of a hard time drinking from it. My other brother's labrador didn't have any trouble though and as I said my 3 small dogs( 10-14lbs.) Had no trouble either. I don't even accidentally spill the water bowl anymore either! No more wet socks for me and no more water mess to clean up after I get home. A potty pad under a water bowl only does so much, but this bowl truly is no spill! The bowls also arrived on time, which is always great too!apribryan_11

The base has crevices between the two pieces that have been pin-welded together, so it’s just a slime trap. I was going to return them (I bought two), but I decided to try one out. It’s a bit of a pain to get the reservoir onto the base without making a huge mess. Even when I have it on, it overflows and makes a huge mess. Also, this doesn’t seem to be filter friendly as it doesn’t use the same lid as the plastic permeate water dispensers. We’ve only used it for a couple of days, and it’s already nasty. Definitely overpriced. I would have at least liked the option of the filter, which one of the questions online said this is filter compatible-it’s not.GennaSaurusRex10

I have never seen a stainless steel waterer until I discovered this. It is perfect since plastic dishes can increase the risk of seizures. Also stainless steel is easy to keep clean. Only wish it came in a bigger size like the plastic/resin ones. Someone suggested trying a standard 5 gallon bottled water with it. I haven't tried it yet but plan to since I have two large dogs and the higher capacity would be great. Petmate lives up to its reputation of providing inventive and functional pet products.lorrainelabs

We have used the original microban version for years but loved the idea of this stainless steel version. We weren’t disappointed.our cats love their water bowls even more than before! The water also stays cooler and the base is much easier to clean.DJ55