Would the inner bowl be able to be replaced with a metal or ceramic bowl? My cat can't eat off plastic, he gets chin acne...
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It could be if it was smaller than the size of the plastic piece that fits in to the feeder. However, I would not recommend purchasing this feeder, it is not made very well and broke within a few months of using it.
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unfortunantly not the plastic bowl is specially made to fit if you used a smaller bowl your cat probably would be able to flip it over and get to it. ive read cats can get them open
376391
I think you could. It would have to be approx. 4.5 x 1.75 inches. I was able to insert a small bowl. You will probably have to secure the feeder onto a board so that if your pet pushes the feeder around, the bowl won't slip out of the bottom.
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The inner bowl is removable. So if you find something that can fit inside and still have the cover close, I wouldn't see why not.
376393
Possibly. The bowl is removable and has a lip around all the edges to hold it in place and helps make a tight fit when the lid is closed. If you were to replace it the new bowl would have to be very shallow (no more than 1 1/2" in height) in order to fit under the lid. You might also have to weigh or tape down the entire unit because there is a hole in the bottom under where the bowl goes and I'm not sure when the lid pops up if the new bowl would tip back or not. Sorry I can't give you a definite answer but I think it's worth a try.
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Yes, if you can find a bowl no taller than 2 inches and no wider than about 4 inches it'll fit in there. The plastic bowl in comes with is removable.
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Unfortunately not...and my kitty is prone to chin acne also. I only use the feeder for 1/2 of his food in the morning and put the rest of it in his regular bowl...just want to be sure that he stays on his regular morning feeding schedule on weekends and when I am traveling. Regarding the acne issue, I usually just clean it Hydrogen Peroxide on a cotton ball then apply some hydrocortisone and Neosporin on it...clears up in no time...=)
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The "bowl" isn't really a bowl - more of a food reservoir - and could not be replaced. However, it is a little more than an inch deep, so you could probably put a shallow dish in it. Of course, if your cat attacks it vigorously, it might spill out of the bowl and into the plastic food reservoir. It might be worth a try though. One of my cats gets chin acne too and it hasn't come back since I got these feeders, but I only put food in it once a day, so his exposure is limited.
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I would recommend a wooden bowl. The blade is very sharp and could crack/break glass and using a plastic bowl might get plastic shavings in the food. You could probably also use a metal mixing bowl if you don't mind getting scratches in your mixing bowl.
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Plastic, making this a bad choice if your cat suffers from cat acne (caused by plastic food and water bowls)
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better to search for a heated ceramic water bowl...a dog that chews a heated plastic bowl may electrocute himself.
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I sent the bowl that I had back to the seller. The bowl is glazed on the outside and the upper rim; but, the surface texture is too rough in my opinion. In time, a person my be able to grind down the inner surface to make it smoother. I discovered that I can use one of my Corel dessert plates and the back of a spoon to grind pills very fine. For my purposes, though, the medication doesn't need to be superfine since I'm mixing it with my cat's food. My concern was the same as yours.
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As suggested by another purchaser, you could remove the inner plastic "bowl" and set your non-plastic bowl inside it. However,there really isn't a "bottom" to the feeder, so if your pet tips it over (which my cat has done several times), the dish would fall out and so would the food. So, removing the dish might work against you if you want the feeder to open at a set time, which seems to be the point of an automatic feeder.
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I got mine for my cat. He was still able to tip it, so I got one of those black boot trays and velcroed the bowl to the tray, problem solved!!!! At least, when he did tip it, it wasn't as big of a mess as with a regular bowl!!!
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I would not recommend it. The food does not fall into the bowl. My cats aren't trained to use their paws to pull more food down so the job is left for me. Very poor design.
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If there is a way to actually take all the pieces apart, I'd love to hear it. Over time, cat fur gets trapped between layers of plastic, and it is impossible to fully clean the ball without completely taking it apart.
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I had the same problem with my rabbit; I ended up ordering stainless steel bowls from Amazon which hook onto the cage. I use one for food and one for treats; this is working out great! It's been a year now and I'm very happy with the outcome :)) TRY THIS! You won't be sorry....
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I'm not a Vet but, I use only stainless steel. Don't believe plastic can REALLY be cleaned, it is porous and a breeding ground for bacteria. Stainless is easily cleaned in old fashion HOT water, dishwasher is even better. Good luck with your cat.
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I can't recommend a specific brand of food as all of my cats are on a vet prescribed diet, which is the Royal Canin Spay/Neutered formula & those pieces can go through the big holes fine. We have to get our food through the actual vets office (ugh!)
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If you are talking about the inside of the solid bowl then....It looks like it, but can't swear to it...I just rinse and wipe it out with a dry towel...use it frequently, very happy with it. Have a Great Christmas if you Celebrate it...or Happy Holidays...
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Yes. The bowl has two layers for insulation, so the inside food area is smaller than the bowl's total size.
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I have stainless steel bowls too but even with that they end up eating the stopper... i end up buying a slow feeder bowl... works better and they can't destroy it.
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I found ceramic bowls of the same size as the original stainless steel bowls at the local pet store and they work just as well. Be sure to take a tape measure to the store so you can be sure the new bowls will touch the bottom and sides of the heating unit. It's OK if they sit a bit below the rim of the unit or a little above it. Kathleen Marshall
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No. I like this. It is easy to clean and I had no problems putting this together. A metal bowl fro their water was recommended by my Vet. I recommend this.