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Alley Cat Allies' Ant Proof Bowl Recommendations

Guide/How-to| Alley Cat Allies, Cats and Wildlife

With warmer weather come insects. Keeping your cat colony’s food and water bowls ant-free can prove a challenging task. There are a number of ant-proof bowls on the market. Below are the bowls tested by Alley Cat Allies.

The Antser

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A combination of water and soap are put in the bottom of The Antser. Food and water bowls are placed on the flat top. Water inside The Antser should be changed at least once a month.

 

Fool-A-Bug

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Stop ants from getting into your pets food or water bowl. UV rated and non-toxic resin. Waterless system does not need water to keep the ants out. Quality USA manufacturing.

 

The Simple Pet Feeding Friend

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The feeder holds a bottle of water in the center to maintain water level, and a food hopper provides a gravitational free flow of food. The bowl of water stands between ants and the cat food. Though this feeder is “ant proof” Alley Cat Allies recommends feeding cats only the amount they can eat in a 30 minutes sitting. We do not recommend leaving food out at all times. The feeder can only be used for dry food.

 

The Mote

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The Mote does not use water, but instead has a lip that prevents ants from climbing up. A favorite used by Alley Cat Allies in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.

Sani-Moat Ant Barrier

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The Sani-Moat Ant Barrier is a platform that bowls or trays of food can be placed on. The interior must be filled with water. A large platform can even be elevated with one at each corner.