Kinn Kleanbowl and Compostable Refill Bowls, 16 oz

Wish I went for the size up, my mistake. Great product though.

First the PROs: The product in itself is not bad, the size is just right for a smaller cat like ours (we previously bought the 16oz one which was fine, but twice as big, a bit too much for our mini-cat). The metal bowl is stable and does not get in the way. The paper bowls are as promised compostable and offer a much more hygienic option for us as well. Never a good idea to mix animal feed and human food, and not having to wash a bowl allows just that. A note: the recyclable bowls are just sitting in the middle of the metal ring, which is open at the bottom, from the pictures this is not clear. Again, not a problem, if anything it makes it quicker to lift-up and move the metal and replace with a new bowl without risking to tip it and pour it. The CONs: this is a BIG one. Basically the bowls are not available. We were able to buy (for about 19 pounds, so not cheap, costing more than the bowl itself [one star lost]) a refill of 50 bowls for both the 16oz and and 8oz bowls, but after that they were unavailable on amazon and anywhere else outside the US... short of paying 100+ pounds for a pack (plus shipping and customs from the US)... which is clearly not practical. This is why the bowl loses another star. Otherwise, with decently priced and easily available refill bowls it would be a must have for all eco- and health-concerned per owners. A note to Amazon: you should not stock products that are in fact unusable because the consumables they depend on are sold at extortionate prices...

This bowl is great, I was a little apprehensive because some of the reviews mentioned that the bowl moves around but I put it on a rubber mat anyway, I do wish the base of it was a little heavier, but that is a personal preference thing , I’m using the 8 ounce bowl for a cat and I only use it for the her wet food because the refills are a little bit expensive but worth it I think .. that being said, I would check the way before I use it for a K9 .. but maybe with bigger size bowl made offset that that issue, also, the frame didn’t come with very many bowls… I didn’t count them because I ordered refills anyway, but it only comes with 10 of them or something .. which would be perfect if you just want to test it with your pet .. it again, and I have recommended it with several friends or family members ..

Be careful not to store these bowls anywhere they can absorb odours. Because they most definitely DO absorb odours. My cats have stopped drinking from them as a result and I've moved on to a new water dish solution.

I was so sick of washing cat food bowls, as our kitty is a picky eater and due to his condition, he has to have wet food, which he always leaves much in the bowl when he’s done eating. So gross to clean out, especially if you don’t do it right away. I thought I was a genius to come up with the idea of a disposable liner, and thought someone else must have already done so. I googled it and found this! Two days later and I couldn’t be happier! No more gross cat feeding station, even the broth style food doesn’t soak thru the liners somehow, it’s leakproof, sturdy, and seems healthier for our boy who means the world to us. After spending thousands on his health care, the pricing for this item and refills is well worth it to me and the value for the money fits our expectations. I’ve packed up all his other bowls and this is it for us! Thank you!

These are nice keeps the disposable bowls from sliding but the refills are expensive. fYI shared ones I tried and these are a fraction of the price and fit and work perfect with these bowls. They have all different sizes too. OasisSN [8 oz, 128-Pack Compostable Paper Bowls, Heavy-Duty Biodegradable Disposable Bowls Made from Bagasse, Eco-Friendly, Microwave & Freezer Safe (BPI Certified) https://a.co/d/eUWH2Ce

My cat loves to drink water from the Kleanbowl. It is so easy and quick to get a fresh clean bowl everyday. I just remove the bowl holder, compost the old one and get a fresh clean bowl. My cat is super happy and healthy. The metal holder is made from quality and has some weight to keeps things from sliding around. Shipping was super fast. I also bought the Refill pack. I was always worried am I getting the water bowl clean enough there is always slime in my old water bowl (which was a plastic bowl) that I just felt like I could not remove, I wanted to use bleach or something to clean it but worried about making my cat sick .