Pet Bowls by Alessi: Find the Perfect Match for Your Furry Friend
By ALESSI UK: Italian Design Home Accessories, Kitchenware & Gifts | Published: 2026-10-28
Category: Buying Guides
Choosing between Alessi pet bowls? Compare Lulà, Tigrito, Wowl, and PetNic to match bowl size, lid, and travel needs to your pet.
Quick answer
For most dog owners, the Lulà bowl is the safest all-round pick; choose Tigrito if you have a cat, Wowl if you need a larger portion, and PetNic if you want a travel organizer. Match the bowl to your pet's size and feeding routine first.
Why the bowl's shape and size matter more than the finish
Alessi pet bowls share the same design language, but they are not interchangeable. Lulà is explicitly sized for small and medium dogs, while Wowl is built for a larger capacity. That difference decides how often you refill and whether your pet eats comfortably.
Tigrito is aimed at cats, and its lower profile suits a feline's natural eating posture. PetNic is not a bowl at all; it is a travel organizer, so it solves a different problem: keeping essentials together on the move.
Lid or no lid: a practical trade-off
Lulà comes with a lid, which is useful if you feed in stages, store leftovers briefly, or want to keep dry food covered between meals. The lid adds a step to every feeding, so if you prefer a simple open bowl, Wowl is the more direct choice.
Tigrito has no lid, which keeps cat feeding simple and easy to clean. PetNic uses a lid as part of its organizer design, but that is for travel storage rather than mealtime feeding.
Material and cleaning in daily use
All four products use thermoplastic resin, and the three bowls also include 18/10 stainless steel. That combination matters because the steel contact surface resists odours and stains better than resin alone, while the resin body keeps the bowl light and quiet on the floor.
The mirror-polished steel on Lulà and the steel elements on Wowl and Tigrito wipe clean quickly. PetNic is resin only, so it is easy to rinse but should be dried before storing to avoid lingering moisture in a travel bag.
When the colour or dimension option decides it
Lulà, Tigrito, and PetNic are sold by colour, so you can coordinate with your kitchen or hallway. Wowl is sold by dimension instead, which means you choose the size that matches your dog's portion rather than the finish.
If you are buying for a multi-pet home, this is the point where a single bowl rarely works. A cat and a small dog may need separate bowls, and the colour option on Tigrito or Lulà lets you tell them apart at a glance.
Decision rules for choosing your Alessi pet bowl
- Small or medium dog, one bowl: Choose Lulà. It is sized for small and medium dogs and includes a lid for covering food between meals. If your dog is at the top of the medium range, size up to Wowl instead.
- Cat, everyday feeding: Choose Tigrito. It is designed as a cat bowl and comes in a grey colour option. If you also have a dog, buy separate bowls so portions are not shared.
- Large dog or big portions: Choose Wowl and select the dimension that matches your dog's meal size. The lower front edge is designed to reduce dropped food, so it suits messy eaters.
- Travel and days out: Add PetNic as an organizer for your pet's essentials; it is not a feeding bowl. Pair PetNic with a bowl you already own rather than replacing it.
- Colour matching: Lulà, Tigrito, and PetNic offer colour options; Wowl is chosen by dimension. Decide whether size or finish is the priority before you order.
Product facts
- Lulà: Lulà is a bowl for small and medium sized dogs with a lid, made from thermoplastic resin and 18/10 stainless steel mirror polished. The lid and mid-size capacity make it the most flexible choice if you feed one dog and sometimes cover leftovers.
Lulà - Tigrito: Tigrito is a cat bowl designed by Miriam Mirri, made from thermoplastic resin and 18/10 stainless steel. Its cat-specific design means you are not adapting a dog bowl for a feline, which matters for posture and portion size.
Tigrito - Wowl: Wowl is a dog bowl with a large capacity, and its front edge is lower than the back so pets can eat without dropping leftovers on the floor. The sloped rim reduces mess for messy eaters and larger dogs that need a bigger portion.
- PetNic: PetNic is a travel organizer for pets made from thermoplastic resin, designed by Miriam Mirri. It keeps essentials together on trips rather than serving as a feeding bowl, so it complements rather than replaces Lulà, Tigrito, or Wowl.
Is an Alessi pet bowl right for you?
Best for
- Owners who want a designer bowl that fits a modern kitchen or hallway
- Small and medium dog owners who want a lidded bowl in Lulà
- Cat owners who want a cat-specific bowl in Tigrito
- Owners of larger dogs who need capacity and a mess-reducing rim in Wowl
- Travellers who want a matching organizer in PetNic
Not for
- Owners looking for a basic, lowest-cost plastic bowl
- Pets that need a raised or elevated feeding stand, which these bowls do not provide
- Households wanting one bowl to serve both a cat and a large dog
