Mason Cash reviews: what to know about the brand
Mason Cash is a long-established British pottery brand, originating from a pottery in Derbyshire and best known for its distinctive cane-pattern mixing bowls found in kitchens across the country. That same design and manufacturing heritage carries over into a range of pet bowls, made from the same heavy stoneware in the recognisable cane finish, alongside some newer colours and patterns.
What Mason Cash actually is
The brand's reputation is built on traditional stoneware pottery — thick, heavy-set bowls designed to sit solidly rather than slide around, originally made for kitchen mixing before the same style was extended into pet bowls. That heritage is a genuine, verifiable part of the brand rather than a marketing story invented for the pet range.
We don't maintain a separate review score or ratings page for Mason Cash as a brand. What we can speak to honestly is what the range is and what it's designed for, and any reviews you see on an individual product page come from customers who've actually bought that specific item.
What to expect from the pet range
Mason Cash pet bowls are typically heavier and more solidly built than a standard plastic or lightweight ceramic bowl, which suits a dog or cat who tends to push their bowl around while eating or drinking. The stoneware material is also generally easy to clean and more resistant to scratching than plastic over time.
The range spans different sizes and the brand's signature cane pattern alongside some plainer or more colourful designs, shown below. Being stoneware, these bowls are heavier to move and, like any ceramic item, can chip or break if dropped, which is worth bearing in mind compared with a plastic alternative.
Because the bowls are made from stoneware rather than plastic, they also don't tend to hold odours or scratch in the way a well-used plastic bowl can over time, which is one of the practical reasons some owners prefer a ceramic option despite the extra weight and the need for a little more care when handling it.
From this brand
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Stainless Steel Pet Travel Water Bottle
A compact 304 stainless steel travel bottle with a leak-resistant cap and wrist strap for walks.
From£14.99
Non-Slip Grip Dog Socks
Knitted dog socks with a generous rubber grip print across the sole to stop slipping on hard floors and protect paws. An adjustable hook-and-loop strap keeps each sock securely in place.
£7.99
Ceramic Pet Food Bowl
A solid matte-glazed ceramic bowl with a heavy base that stays put through a keen eater's dinner.
From£10.99
No-Spill Slow-Drink Pet Water Bowl
A no-spill water bowl with a floating disc that lets pets drink freely while stopping splashes.
From£10.99
LickiMat OH Bowl for Dogs — Slow Feeder with Tongue-Cleaning Tips
A vet-developed dog feeding bowl with raised rubber tips that clean the tongue as your dog licks — calming, dishwasher safe, and available in three sizes.
From£12.99
Paw-Shaped Silicone Cat Treat Spoon
A soft silicone feeding spoon with a cute paw-shaped scoop, made for serving lickable wet treats and purees straight from the pouch. Mess-free, easy to clean and ideal for hand-feeding and bonding.
£9.99
Airtight Pet Food Storage Container
A high-capacity airtight storage container that keeps dry dog, cat or bird food fresh and moisture-free. Sturdy thick walls, a sealed push-lid and a clear window let you check levels at a glance, with a built-in measuring cup included.
From£10.99
Raised Double Ceramic Cat Bowls with Stand
Two tilted ceramic bowls in a gold stand with a cat-ear motif for easier eating.
£19.99
Tarhong Paw Ikat Teal Pet Placemat – BPA-Free PVC & EVA
A vibrant teal ikat placemat with paw print accents — BPA-free, wipe-clean, and 29 × 48 cm for protecting floors under pet bowls.
£8.49
Foldable Silicone Travel Water Bottle
A leaf-textured silicone travel bottle that folds open into a drinking cup, giving your dog fresh water on every walk. Soft, squeezable and roughly 14.5cm tall, with a carry strap for hands-free trips.
From£14.99
Tarhong Country Orchard Melamine Pet Saucer
A pretty fruit and floral orchard-print melamine saucer for pets — BPA-free, non-slip, shatterproof, and dishwasher safe at 13.2 cm.
£9.49
Smart Auto-Lid Pet Bowl with Stainless Steel Insert
A smart pet bowl with a motion-sensor lid that opens automatically as your pet approaches and closes to keep food fresh, dust-free and protected from insects. Includes a detachable stainless steel bowl.
£34.99
Common questions
- Is Mason Cash a good brand for pet bowls?
- It's a well-established pottery brand with a genuine manufacturing heritage, known for solid, heavy stoneware construction. Whether a specific bowl suits your pet depends on their size and habits as much as the brand itself.
- Does Giddy Pets have star ratings for Mason Cash products?
- We don't run a dedicated review score for the brand as a whole. Where individual product pages carry reviews, they come from customers who've bought that specific item, rather than a brand-wide rating.
- Are Mason Cash pet bowls dishwasher safe?
- Most stoneware pet bowls, including Mason Cash's, can generally go in a dishwasher, but it's worth checking the specific product listing or any care guidance that comes with the item, since this can vary by design and glaze.
- Why are Mason Cash bowls heavier than plastic ones?
- They're made from solid stoneware rather than lightweight plastic, which is a deliberate part of the design — the extra weight helps keep the bowl in place while a pet eats or drinks, rather than sliding across the floor.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.