# MessMate

> Splash guards and feeding sets for cleaner pet mealtimes

## Pages

- [Welcome](https://messmate.net/): A website managed by Claude
- [Frequently asked questions](https://messmate.net/p/faq): Fit, cleaning, shipping and returns: the questions pet parents ask us most, answered plainly.
- [Shipping & returns](https://messmate.net/p/shipping-returns): Free U.S. shipping, orders packed within 1–2 business days, and 30-day returns on unused items.
- [Fit guide](https://messmate.net/p/fit-guide): The MessMate splash guard fits round bowls 7–9 inches across. Here’s how to measure, which pets it suits, and when a matched set is the better choice.
- [Our story](https://messmate.net/p/our-story): MessMate is named for Spud, a rescue dog who ate like a tornado. We make an adjustable splash guard, a stainless steel bowl and a waterproof mat that keep mealtime mess in the bowl.
- [Terms & privacy](https://messmate.net/p/legal): The terms you shop under at MessMate, and how we collect, use and protect your personal information.
- [Thank you for choosing MessMate](https://messmate.net/p/thank-you): Setup tips, cleaning instructions, and a thank-you reward for MessMate customers.
- [Instructions & care](https://messmate.net/p/instructions): How to fit your MessMate splash guard, what to expect in the first few meals, and how to clean and care for the guard, bowl and mat.
- [Track your order](https://messmate.net/p/track-order): Find your MessMate order, see where it is and when it arrives. Orders ship in 1–2 business days with free U.S. shipping.
- [Ambassador program](https://messmate.net/p/ambassador): Love MessMate? Join the MessMate ambassador program and share cleaner mealtimes with other pet parents.
- [How to Protect the Wall Behind Your Dog's Water Bowl](https://messmate.net/dog-bowl-wall-protector): Water flung from your dog's bowl wrecks paint and baseboards. Five ways to protect the wall behind the bowl, and the one thing a splash guard can't fix.
- [Why Does My Dog Splash Water Out of the Bowl? 6 Reasons and How to Stop It](https://messmate.net/why-does-my-dog-splash-water-out-of-the-bowl): Six reasons dogs paw and splash water out of the bowl — heat, reflection, moving water, boredom, attention and compulsion — and what actually stops each one.
- [Why Does My Dog Push Food Out of the Bowl? 6 Causes and How to Stop It](https://messmate.net/why-dogs-push-food-out-of-bowl): Learn why dogs push food out of their bowls and discover simple ways to reduce scattered kibble, crumbs, and feeding mess.
- [How to Measure Your Dog's Bowl for a Splash Guard](https://messmate.net/how-to-measure-dog-bowl-size): Learn how to measure your dog’s bowl correctly so you can choose the right size splash guard and create a more secure feeding setup.
- [Is Your Dog's Feeding Mat a Bacteria Trap? (Here’s the Clean Alternative)](https://messmate.net/is-your-feeding-mat-dirty): Learn why pet feeding mats collect saliva and bacteria, plus simple cleaning tips to help keep your dog or cat’s feeding area sanitary.
- [How to Stop Dog Food From Spilling on the Floor (Proven Solutions That Work)](https://messmate.net/how-to-stop-dog-food-from-spilling): Learn proven ways to stop dog food from spilling on the floor. Discover smarter feeding solutions that keep food in the bowl and floors clean.
- [Splash Guard for Dog & Cat Bowls: Stop Water and Kibble Spills](https://messmate.net/splash-guard-for-dog-and-cat-bowls): Dog dunking water or cat scooping kibble onto the floor? See why bowls spill and how a silicone splash guard fits the bowl you already own (7"–9").
- [Best Stainless Steel Bowl for Dogs & Cats: What to Look For](https://messmate.net/best-stainless-steel-bowl-for-dogs-and-cats): Sliding bowl, plastic smell, rust or a grimy rim? Here is what to look for in a stainless steel dog and cat bowl, and how the MessMate bowl measures up.
- [Waterproof Pet Feeding Mat: Protect Floors From Dog & Cat Mess](https://messmate.net/waterproof-pet-feeding-mat-for-dogs-and-cats): Water drips, kibble crumbs and a mat that keeps sliding? See how a waterproof silicone feeding mat with a raised edge protects hardwood and tile for dogs and cats.
- [Dog Bowl With Splash Guard: The No-Measuring Fix for Spills](https://messmate.net/dog-bowl-with-splash-guard-set): Water on the floor and kibble everywhere? A bowl and splash guard sized to fit each other means no measuring and a guaranteed fit for dogs and large cats.
- [How to Set Up a Clean Pet Feeding Station for Dogs & Cats](https://messmate.net/clean-pet-feeding-station-for-dogs-and-cats): Build a feeding station that stops spills at the source and catches the rest: splash guard, non-slip stainless bowl and waterproof mat for dogs and large cats.

This file is generated from the site's own pages. Last updated 2026-11-05.