Customer reviews for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
The popular Le Bistro design in a size perfect for cats! Keeps water and dry food fresh and available at all times.
Overall rating:
(41 reviews) 37
Rating breakdown 41 reviews
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28 of 41(68%)customers recommend this product.
Reviews for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
Review 1 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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bistro self water
February 2, 2011
by kathy2468
fromlake katrine ny
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?4
How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly
i have four cats and i love the quart size waterer my cats tryed the medium but it scared them made to much noise when filling up bowl from bottle my youngest cat loves water so she would make a mess with the medium one but she loves the quart size one and its perfect in my bathroom and she does not make a mess because it is smaller and not as much water comes out of the bottle for her to spill out on to the floor but enough so they can drnk and its also light for me to change the water and handle because i cant lift very heavy things bad shoulder and this waterer is perfect for me
Review 2 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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Plastic?
July 15, 2010
by kittengirl
fromohio
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?1
How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly
Appearance
4
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5
Quality
3
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5
i have a kitten named Bella i got heer theses bowls, I have heard that plastic isn't good for kittens, but so far i havn't had technical problem with it. You must have fresh water for a kitten/cat at all times which is a pain to refill every morning, and the feeder sometimes provides a little too much food.
Review 3 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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auto waterers seems like a good idea, but not it.
May 16, 2010
by Rere1982
fromTere Haute, In
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?2
How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year
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i had a pink petmate le bistro, i love it, i think. i needed a new one. The new auto waterer would leak where the base snaps in at.
Pros: don't have to refill all the time., easy to clean
Cons: leaks at the seams, gets dirty quick.
Review 4 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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Owners of mischievous kitties think twice ...
December 31, 2009
by Goobinski
fromSan Antonio, TX
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?2
How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly
I think this is a good product ... for certain cats. John the cat used it with no problems. But my other cat, Marmalade, who gets into everything, was fond of playing in and eventually tipping this waterer over as soon as I'd filled it. I stopped using it because it was easier to fill and refill (and clean up after) a smaller bowl of water, and I was worried that so much water spilling so often would damage my neighbor's ceiling (I live in an apartment). I got a hand-me-down Drinkwell fountain for Christmas, and I'm hoping that satisfies my cat's waterlust without becoming a mess.
Review 5 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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Good convenience and concept, BUT....
November 17, 2009
by AshleyB
fromBronx, NY
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?1
How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly
I've had this waterer for my 1 year old cat since I got him at 2 months. Since I am frequently away for 2 days at a time, the convenience factor is great, and ensures that he always has water....however, the water is definitely not the freshest. Within hours of filling the waterer the water collects particles and gets very dirty, and at that point my cat just jumps onto the sink and waits for me to run the water rather than drink from it. I have tried every cat safe cleaning product and nothing seems to keep it very clean for more than a day.
Overall, a useful product but the water quality does not stay good for very long. If you're using this for daily use and you can clean it daily, it's excellent, but if you're going to be away for days at a time, I'd say you really should splurge and buy a pet fountain for the happiness and health of your pet.
Pros: convenient
Cons: water gets dirty too quickly
Review 6 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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Feeder good, waterer not so good.
September 1, 2009
by dominodreams
fromPhiladelphia, PA
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?4
How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly
I gave the waterer to a friend who has something like 4 or 5 cats, whereas I only have 2, and they didn't drink the water fast enough to keep it from getting food bits and hair in it. The resevoir is a pain to clean, since it only has a little opening, so I'd fill it with water and soap, let it soak, and then rinse it with scalding hot water. And filling it was a pain - inevitably I'd find myself and the kitchen counter covered in water. Frankly I think my cats would have prefered just having a couple water bowls (I switched to the Drinkwell fountain). It's a great concept, just one that requires a bit more complexity to execute properly. If you're going away for awhile, though, it's certainly great in a pinch!
The feeder, on the other hand, is great! The pop-off top makes it super easy to fill up (I don't have to take it apart or anything like you do with the waterer). Only when it gets close to empty do you have to shake it a little yourself - but then you might as well just fill it up again!
The ONLY downside might be that you can't keep track of how much your cats are eating, but that would require either a standard food bowl or a much more expensive portion-control feeder. My cats aren't overeaters so I don't worry about that.
Pros: feeder is very convenient, great for when you're away
Cons: waterer not good for everyday use, not able to control feeding
Review 7 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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Bully and Cats Love 'Em!
July 6, 2009
by OscarsBigSis
fromSarnia, Ontario
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?5 or more
How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year
We have the one-gallon set in black for the waterer and blue for the feeder. My dad bought these because our one cat kept breaking the other bowls or eating all the food in the middle of the night and then waking us up because there was no food in their bowls. Then we got our dog and he kept running out of water when everyone was at school or work so we put the water one in the kitchen and kept the food one in the laundry room. Our dog, Oscar, isn't allowed in the laundry room. All our pets (except the fish) can go in the kitchen.
Pros: fill up every few days instead of every few hours
Cons: bottles fall over if ur not careful
Review 8 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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My cat ate the feeder
June 25, 2009
by BringerOfTheFood
fromMaryland
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?2
How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly
I'm not so sure about this product if you have a little monster like I do. But I think her way of saying she did not like this certain product was very clear. She managed to tip over the waterer, leaving a big mess and I have no idea how she did it but she managed to chew holes in not one but two of the feeders and drag them across the room. I would make sure your pet becomes familiar with this item before leaving them alone with this feeder.
Pros: microban, easy to clean, pretty blue color
Cons: kitty ate it, easy to tip over
Review 9 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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Bad Water Bowl
April 15, 2009
by MermaidCleo
fromCorpus Christi, TX
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?2
How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year
It gets really dirty and it's hard to clean. The water also gets really dirty,fast.
Review 10 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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Good but clean them often
March 31, 2009
by LeMeowmy
fromLos Angeles, CA
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?2
How often do you shop at PetSmart?First time
These are pretty good, however the waterer gets dirty very easily and needs to be cleaned often or else the inside gets gross fast. These should not be used outdoors, as I have seen a dog's Le Bistro waterer stationed in the backyard that was infested with bloodworm larvae.
Pros: convenient
Cons: easy to knock over, needs frequent cleaning
Review 11 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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The Bottomless Pit (Figuratively Speaking)
March 19, 2009
by HappyMeil
fromSan Diego, CA
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?3
How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly
This is kind of a funny product because if you give a dog a full food feeder, he will eat every drop of it in the first day. A cat will snack on the food from the feeder for weeks! If you give a cat a full water feeder, she will drink out of it for a day or two and then neglect it from there on out until you put fresh water in it again. On the other hand, a dog will drink all of water no matter how many days it's been sitting there. And there lies the riddle. What to do? What to do? What I have done is this: I have 2 cats and 1 dog. The dog uses the water feeder and a metallic, nonslip bowl for his food and the cats use the food feeder and a small, porcelain dish for their water. So, the cats never run out of food (with fresh water daily) and the dog never runs out of water (2 meals/day)! It's a wonderful little situation!
Review 12 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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I love the waterer! (have not tried feeder)
January 5, 2009
by zygiesmom
fromNew York
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?1
How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly
My kitten always used to drink out of a plain bowl with water that I would replace twice a day - but since I got this product he seems to actually ENJOY drinking! Even when the machine "bubbles" making a loud noise the kitten just finds this to be so much fun! He will jump back and then pounce towards the machine and swat at the water and then jump up to me and then back down again like its the best game he has ever played! I like that I can go a few days without replacing water and it stays very clean and when I do clean it out (each time I replace the water) it is very simple. I never have a problem with inserting the bottle into the holder (it is helpful to wait until you are at the location where the water bottle will be). My kitten has never knocked it over (and my family's large chocolate lab has gotten into and yet nothing spilled too!) All in all it saves time, is clean, looks fine, and most of all my kitten loves it!
Review 13 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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works
July 2, 2008
by hammiezrhoneyz
fromWoodinville, WA
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?2
How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly
this is a good waterer for cats, it's just kind of hard to refill.
Review 14 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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Simple and convenient
June 30, 2008
by hmn101
fromPittsburgh, PA
What is your gender?F
I love that I don't have to worry about checking the water bowl every day. Not to mention, for some reason this doesn't collect dirt and food like just having a plain water dish around! It stays clean, too, no mold or mildew or anything!
Review 15 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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June 11, 2008
by shimmeringfae
frombeaverton, or
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?2
How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly
This product is so convenient!
The top of the bowl portion pops off but it doesn't effect the efficiency of the product.
The top of the bowl portion pops off but it doesn't effect the efficiency of the product.
Review 16 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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Gross
October 7, 2007
by SilverSquirrel
fromWorcester, MA
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?2
How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly
Appearance
3
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5
Quality
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5
The problem with this product, is that if you don't own a special utensil to clean all areas of the inside of the one used for your cats water, it will grow algae and bacteria. This can make your pet very sick.
Review 17 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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waste of money
September 17, 2007
by catmotherof3
fromNUNYA,USA
What is your gender?F
How many pets do you have?5 or more
How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year
Appearance
5
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5
Quality
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5
I bought the food bin feeder for three cats, as they are always hungry it seems. This thing needs to be seriously redesigned. You have to put your hand up into the bin that holds the food and pull it down, or shake it like mad, doesn't this defeat the purpose? It needs to have a steeper slope for the food to "flow" outward, tried to come up with something on my own with no luck-DO NOT WASTE YOUR $$$$$!!!!!
Review 18 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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The waterer
September 9, 2007
by Shyanha
fromTexas
How many pets do you have?2
Appearance
2
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5
Quality
2
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5
The container itself is mold-free as advertised; however, the bowl is not. I suggest washing the bowl in the dishwasher to kill any mold / fungus. I see the problem to be not in the water itself, but in the food the cats drop into the bowl.
The bowl also attracts any hair, lint or other airborne objects available. For two cats I have found it better to fill the container halfway and then wash the bowl once that has been used up.
In hindsight I would have gone for one of the waterers that keeps the water moving and / or filtered. If you're going to spend the money my recommendation would be to pay a little more for the extra features.
Review 19 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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July 10, 2007
by cleo43
fromRochester, NY
Appearance
5
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5
Quality
4
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5
We bought our cat, Cleo (age 18), both the food and the water dish to replace her old dish. Cleo would only like to eat from the front of the food dish thus making the food not come down making the product almost useless. We had to go down there everyday to pull forward some of the food to make the feeder useable. Eventually we got back her old dish and just put food in both sides so that she could have a constant supply of food (she only eats from a full bowl). However the water dish was a success! At first the sound it made when the water came down from the upright thing scared her. Eventually it did not scare her and now she's so used to it that she keeps on drinking. We still use the waterer. The only thing that's bad about the waterer is that when you fill it in a sink and walk back to put it down you accidently tip it causing more water to come out. Oh well, it's still a great product!
Review 20 for Petmate Le Bistro Feeders & Waterers for Cats
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My cat
June 25, 2007
by GuineaPigLuver
fromUSA
Appearance
4
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5
Quality
5
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5
My cat loves his new bowls. I got them because he would spill his food all over my floor then spill his water and cause mold. Now I only have to refill his bowls once a week or so. My only concern is that he is eating to much food.