Cats need bowls for water and food. Keeping the feeding area clean is important, so a placemat can come in handy. Food needs secure, dry and pest-resistant storage. If that storage preserves fresheness, so much the better. Here are several items and ideas for you. Many can be cleaned in the dishwasher if desired. Don't use ceramic outdoors in winter, since it may crack.
Ceramic Bowl with classic styling is great for food or water.
Cat Feeding Mat - Fish DesignThis cute feeding mat is easy to clean and is large enough that even the messiest cat won't leave food all over the floor!
Stainless Steel Non Tip 24 Oz Bowl These come in several sizes. I use 1/2 cup sizes for wet food and wash them before every use. They are easy to keep clean, scrub well, and don't harbor bacteria.
Embossed Stainless Steel Bowls Are a cute addition. Unbreakable, bacteria resistant, dishwasher safe. Great for indoor/outdoor use. Various sizes available.
Bistro Feeder by Doskocil, small. This feeder is gravity-fed, so no power is not a concern. Water is held up by suction/gravity and such (physics fails me at the moment) and the bowl will not run over as long as the bottle integrity is not breached. The food only comes out when there is room for it in the bowl. A truly easy-care situation for your pet! Combine with the Automatic feeder for a weekend getaway!
C-20 Automatic Feeder First to develop the concept of automatic pet feeders, Pet Mate offers you the world's best selling product range with 3 models that cater for all requirements. Whether working late or away for a weekend, all Cat Mate feeders ensure fresh meals will be reliably served at the correct time, automatically. Ideal for short weekends or days away from home, the C20 serves 1 or 2 fresh or dry meals at ant required times over a maximum period of 48 hours. Two separate full size (1lb/450g) meals may be served individually, or both at once to two pets. The ice pack supplied helps keep food fresh.
* Meals served at the time you set (not fixed intervals) * Reliable and accurate quartz timers * Over 1 year's continuous use from 1 x AA battery * Battery condition indicator * Easy clean, dishwasher proof lids/bowls * 3 year guarantee * serves 1 to 2 meals at the pets' normal meal times * two independent 48 hour battery operated timers * ice pack helps keep food fresh * 3 ¼" x 10 7/16" x 8 ¼"; 1 lb canned food in each of two bowls, 1 ¾ cup dry; 2.10lbs