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Can my two cats share food and water bowls, or do they need their own?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | 14 lbs

I have two cats Grace a female dsh and Luna a male dsh. Both are healthy. Is it ok to let them share food and water bowls or should they have their own?

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on October 15th, 2017

As long as they get along, there is no reason that you need to have multiple necessarily. If you start to note that they are competing or one is getting significantly more food than the other, adding a second bowl would be in their best interest. Hope this makes sense.

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