Thank you for choosing MessMate
Setup tips, cleaning instructions, and a thank-you reward for MessMate customers.
Thank you, from all of us (and from your floors). Here’s how to get the most from your MessMate, plus a little something for next time.
Set up in seconds
- Check the bowl. If you bought the guard on its own, make sure the bowl is round and 7–9 inches across the top. Sets are already matched.
- Flex, seat, press. Flex the guard, seat it inside the rim and press the edge down all the way round.
- Serve. Food and water stay in the bowl. Give your pet a meal or two to get used to it.
Keeping it clean
- Lift the guard out in one motion and put it on the top rack of the dishwasher.
- The stainless steel bowl is dishwasher safe too.
- Wipe, rinse or dishwasher-clean the mat. Wipe the floor dry before you lay it back down so it grips.
Tell us how it went
Your review helps other pet parents choose the right setup, and it means a lot to a small business. Send us a line (and a photo of your pet at dinner, if you like) through our contact page, or leave a review wherever you bought it.
Something not right? Message us before anything else. We answer every message and we’ll make it right.
Your thank-you reward
15% off your next order with code LOYAL15. Complete the setup with a feeding mat, or pick up a matched set for a second bowl.
Complete your setup.
Shop the setsLast updated November 3, 2026.
Why pet parents switch to MessMate
Food-grade, BPA-free silicone
Soft and flexible, so the guard seats firmly and lifts out in one motion.
Top-rack dishwasher safe
Guard, bowl and mat all go in the dishwasher. Nothing to replace.
Sized to fit, honestly
Built for round bowls 7–9″ across: medium to XL dogs and large cats.
Named for a rescue dog
Part of every sale helps rescue groups caring for dogs still waiting.