Eco-friendly dog bowls
An eco-friendly dog bowl is usually one made from a plant-based material like wheat straw rather than standard plastic, cutting down on new plastic without asking you to give up a bowl that is dishwasher safe and easy to keep clean. It looks and feels much like an ordinary bowl — the difference is what it is made from.
What 'eco' actually means on a bowl
The Tarhong Bevel Dog & Cat Bowl – Eco-Friendly Wheat Straw is built from a blend of wheat straw fibre and polypropylene rather than plastic alone, and comes with a non-slip base in four colours and two sizes. The Tarhong Pet Feeding Tray — Wheat Straw Blend uses the same idea in a tray shape, useful for a dog who prefers a shallower dish or for serving a wet meal alongside dry food.
Neither of these asks you to compromise on the practical side of a bowl — both are dishwasher safe and BPA-free, which matters more day to day than the material they are made from. If your dog is a chewer, treat any bowl the same way you would plastic: it is for feeding out of, not for chewing on.
Choosing the right shape and size
Beyond the material, the same questions apply as any dog bowl — a wide, shallow shape suits flat-faced breeds who struggle to reach into a deep bowl, while a narrower dish keeps long ears out of the food for spaniels and setters. Non-slip bases matter for enthusiastic eaters who push a lightweight bowl across the floor as they go.
If you feed more than one dog, having a couple of extra bowls on hand means mealtimes do not turn into a queue, and a dishwasher-safe option makes that easier to keep on top of than something that needs hand-washing every time.
In this section
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Moderna Gusto Bowl Warm
Moderna's Gusto dog bowl in warm grey, made from over 98% recycled plastic, in 200ml to 1300ml sizes and a twin 2 x 200ml bowl.
From£0.99
Mason Cash Cane 15cm Lettered Water Bowl
A heavy 15cm stoneware water bowl with embossed lettering, made not to skid
£11.49
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
Kingdom Collaspsible Pet Bowl & Clip
An 18cm collapsible pet bowl with a carabiner clip, for walks and travel
£3.99
Moderna Smarty Bowl Cocker Spaniel 600ml Warm Grey
A 600ml dog bowl with raised sides and a narrow opening to keep long ears out while eating
£3.49
Mason Cash Polka Dot Grey Bowl
A 13cm stoneware dog bowl with a wax-resist polka dot glaze, in grey
£6.99
Mason Cash Cane Lettered Dog Bowl
Mason Cash Cane lettered dog bowl in heavy stoneware: thick sides, embossed DOG lettering, dishwasher safe, in 13cm to 25cm.
From£5.99
Kingdom Pet Cooling Drinking Bowl
A freezable 19cm plastic drinking bowl that keeps water cooler for longer on hot days
£6.99
Moderna Smarty Bowl Warm Grey No1
A compact 350ml dog bowl, weighs just 0.06kg empty, with non-slip rubber feet
£2.49
Mason Cash Woof Dog Bowl
A 1.3 litre angled stoneware dog bowl, heavy enough to stay where you put it
£14.99
Moderna Smarty Bowl Warm Grey No2
A non-slip plastic dog bowl, 735ml capacity, sized for mid-sized breeds
£3.79
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
Common questions
- Are eco-friendly dog bowls as durable as plastic ones?
- Wheat-straw blend bowls like the Tarhong range mix the plant fibre with a small amount of polypropylene specifically to keep the durability of a normal plastic bowl, so day to day they hold up the same way — dishwasher safe and resistant to the odd knock or drop.
- Can eco dog bowls go in the dishwasher?
- Yes, the wheat-straw bowls we stock are dishwasher safe, which is worth checking on any eco bowl before buying since some plant-based materials are more delicate than others and are better hand-washed instead.
- Is a wheat straw bowl safe for a dog with allergies?
- Wheat straw used in bowl manufacturing is the stalk of the plant rather than the grain, and it becomes part of a moulded, sealed material rather than something your dog eats from directly, so it is not the same as a dietary wheat sensitivity. If you are ever unsure, check with your vet.
- What size bowl does my dog need?
- It depends on breed and appetite more than a fixed rule — a wide, shallow bowl suits flat-faced breeds and a narrower one keeps long ears clear for spaniel-type dogs, so it is worth choosing shape around your dog's face and ears rather than only their size.
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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.